Part-time Library Assistant

The Hillsdale Free Public Library seeks enthusiastic individuals with strong interpersonal skills and a creative spirit to work primarily in the Children’s Room! Candidates shall possess a love of reading, books, and people.

Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Customer service skills
  • Proficiency utilizing technology, computers, printers, mobile devices
  • Experience with Google Workspace (Gmail, Sheets, etc.)
  • Fluency in the English language. A second language is a plus.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to lift and move objects of various weights and sizes up to 40 lbs

Summary of Job Description:

  • Create a warm and inviting atmosphere
  • Execute routine library circulation tasks using the ILS (integrated library system)
  • Demonstrate expertise in searching the library catalog
  • Communicate library policies and procedures to the public
  • Help patrons locate items
  • Assist public with basic technologies, library apps, and library equipment
  • Set up / break down chairs and tables for programs
  • Assist and/or lead storytimes
  • Assist and/or lead craft programs
  • Pack and unpack interlibrary deliveries and / or process book return bin
  • Prepare new books/media for circulation
  • Record program and facilities reservations
  • Reshelve library items accurately
  • Recommend books/movies/music
  • Other duties as assigned

Hours:             Seeking to fill the following hours:

One evening until 9:00pm, afternoons 2-6, and alternate Saturdays 10-5. Substitute hours as needed.

Rate:                $15.13/hr or commensurate with previous library experience

Please submit a letter of application, resume, and at least two references via email to Dave Franz, Director – dave@hfpl.org

posted October 24, 2024