Library Assistant (Part Time)

Summary of Job

The New London Public Library, Wisconsin is accepting applications for a part-time library assistant position. An enthusiastic, friendly, detail-oriented person is wanted. The position is approximately 15 hours/week and is evening and weekend hours.

Wage is $12.78/hour.

A high school diploma or equivalency is required. Customer service skills are highly desirable. Other desired skills include knowledge of adult and teen literature, the ability to work independently, and the ability to communicate positively with coworkers and customers.

Deadline to apply is May 5, 2024

See the following website for application and more information http://www.newlondonwi.org

The City of New London, WI, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, valuing diversity at all levels of its workforce.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Library Assistant performs circulation tasks, processes materials, and provides customer service including reference and reader's advisory services.

• Checks library materials in and out

• Collects and records fines and fees; records daily monies

• Maintains magazines

• Registers patrons; maintains patron records

• Conducts reference and readers' advisory interviews; provides information on library services and policies

• Initiates and answers telephone inquiries; transfers calls to appropriate personnel when necessary

• Assists patrons in the use of library equipment

• Searches shelves for materials; prepares and sends out overdue notices

• Processes materials for shelves; mends books;

• Assists with maintaining order in the library

• Communicates with co-workers, supervisors, the public, etc.

• Participates in seminars and meetings as may be directed by the Adult Services Librarian, Children's Services Librarian, or Library Director

• Miscellaneous duties as may be directed by the Adult Services Librarian, Children's Services Librarian, or Library Director

Qualifications, Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Experience working with the public required.

• Previous library experience desirable.

Education, Experience, Licenses, Additional Info

Special Functional Requirements:

• Organizational, interpersonal and public relations skills

• Instructing, coordinating, problem solving, troubleshooting, decision making and conflict resolution skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; listening skills, customer service skills

• Computer skills

Physical Capacities:

• Intermittent sitting, standing, walking

• Bending, stooping, climbing

• Lifting 25 lbs.; pushing, pulling 150 lbs.

• Reaching, handling, fingering, feeling

• Vision: near/far

• Speaking, hearing