Library Assistant (Part-Time) - Lawrence Public Library

Duties:

• Assist the public in making effective use of library materials offering reader and reference assistance to all age levels - children and adults-using the online catalog and accessing the Internet.

• Perform Library Assistant duties at the Lawrence Public Library. Work will be performed at the Circulation Desk, Children and Teen Areas, Computer Lab, and Reference.

• Duties may include checking in and out materials, collecting fines, handling ILL transactions and reserve requests, providing assistance to patrons visiting the library and the computer lab - basic instruction on how to use available software; processing new materials.

• Community outreach including some offsite work is required, such as hosting a library information booth at community events and visiting school classrooms and organizations.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Department supervisor, the Assistant Director or the Director. Duties may include special projects assigned by the Admin department.

Qualifications

Associate's degree or currently enrolled in an AA program which will result in obtaining a degree within one year after hiring. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Proven knowledge of computers and their uses in the library environment (Windows; Word; Internet) is required. Good organizational skills, strong customer service skills, a team player with a lot of creativity and initiative. Bilingual (English/Spanish Preferred).

Miscellaneous Information

APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT. The City of Lawrence is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS are provided to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please notify the Personnel Director at (978) 620-3060. The decision to grant reasonable accommodations will be made on a case-by-case basis.