Youth Services Library Assistant — Programs & Outreach

Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services; Georgia; On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Cobb County Government's library system is hiring a part-time Library Assistant to work at the circulation and reference desks, assisting Youth Services Librarians with programs and outreach. The position is scheduled for 18 hours per week, including nights and weekends, with an additional 4 hours on Sundays.

The role emphasizes customer service, patron assistance, and general library operations. Responsibilities include checking materials in and out, guiding patrons to resources, helping with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus 1 year of customer service experience.
• Experience with youth programs is preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist at circulation and reference desks and help patrons with library services.
• Support Youth Services Librarians with programs and outreach.
• Handle checkouts, returns, holds, and shelving tasks.
• Provide computer and reference assistance to patrons.
• Handle phone inquiries and patron communications.
• Perform general library operations and maintain tidy workspace.

Skills

Customer service

Reference assistance

Program support

Youth outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Circulation software

Public computer assistance

Job description

Cobb County Government's library system is hiring a part-time Library Assistant to work at the circulation and reference desks, assisting Youth Services Librarians with programs and outreach. The position is scheduled for 18 hours per week, including nights and weekends, with an additional 4 hours on Sundays.

The role emphasizes customer service, patron assistance, and general library operations. Responsibilities include checking materials in and out, guiding patrons to resources, helping with