Part-Time Library Assistant - Penn Wynne Library

Job Overview

This position involves responsible library clerical work, including circulation duties, public assistance, program presentations, and other assignments delegated by the Head Librarian. The work requires thorough knowledge of library services, excellent public interaction skills, and a commitment to promoting library resources and programs.

• Provide services to library patrons through circulation, reader’s advisory services, and processing library materials.
• Promote library programs and accurately complete tasks and projects assigned by the Head Librarian.
• Register and update borrower information, check materials in and out, process overdue materials and reserves, and collect fines involving cash handling.
• Answer telephone inquiries and provide information and direction to patrons.
• Assist patrons in locating books and other materials and demonstrate the use of the computerized catalog, electronic databases, and reader’s advisory.
• Assist with the use of copiers, computers, and e‑materials available to patrons through streaming and downloading on various devices.
• Shelf books and audiovisual materials.
• Promote and demonstrate the use of online resources and technology services offered in the library, including public computers, Chromebooks, chargers, and printing.
• Maintain library technology equipment.
• Check professional journals for holdings.
• Conduct outreach for the library.
• Assist with public relations such as social media (e.g., Facebook, Lib Cal, Canva), newsletters, flyers, and other assigned tasks.
• Process new and donated materials, including repair of materials and data entry into the library database.
• Develop and present programs, story time, and classes.
• Assist with opening and closing the building.
• Supervise student workers and/or pages.
• Assist with processing new materials, unloading and sorting interlibrary deliveries, and emptying book and audiovisual return drops.
• Work in other library departments as needed.
• Perform various projects and tasks assigned by the supervisor/Head Librarian.

• High school graduate or equivalent; some college desired.
• Library experience desired.
• Experience in computer operation including Apple products, Chromebooks, and Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) required.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Customer service experience desired.
• Ability to assist both adults and children courteously and efficiently.
• Experience and interest in programming and community engagement strongly desired.
• Experience and interest in public relations, graphic design, and creative use of social media (including Constant Contact) desired.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations.
• Ability to successfully pass and maintain Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Certification, and FBI Criminal Background Check as required.

• Ability to view a computer screen for up to 80% of the workday.
• Ability to sit for a minimum of up to 2 hours and must be mobile for 2 to 4 hours a day.
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level, kneel, lift, push and pull up to 35% of the day for shelving books and other library procedures.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds up to 68% of the day for shelving books and moving library materials.
• Ability to use both hands for firm grasping, repetitive actions, and fine manipulation.