Teen Library Assistant - 24 hour (Opening #2) - PA, York, Martin Library - Job

Teen Library Assistant - 24 hour (Opening #2)

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Req Number LIB-25-00014

Number of Openings 1

Shift Rotating Days and Evenings

Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Location Martin Library

Category Library

Description

Hours: 24 hours per week I Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 12:00PM-6:00PM, occasional Saturdays I Supervisor: Teen Services Manager I Location: Martin Library - Teen Services

General Description

Under the supervision of the Manager of Teen Services, the Teen Library Assistant will provide assistance to a diverse population of members in using library resources. The Teen Library Assistant will primarily be involved in the day-to-day functions of greeting members, checking in/out materials, shelving books, opening/closing duties, creating customer records, etc.

Position Requirements

Education & Experience Requirements

• Candidate must be a High School graduate.
• Experience providing customer service is preferred.

General Requirements

This position requires someone with excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with a diverse population, especially teens. The Library Assistant must be enthusiastic, flexible, and can work constructively with a team. The Library Assistant must be comfortable using computers; learning new software; performing computer-based research; and trouble-shooting computer hardware and software issues.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds from ground level to waist level and be able to bend, squat, and kneel occasionally throughout work shift.
• Must be able to push/pull carts weighing up to 120 pounds.
• Must be able to reach, lift, and stretch throughout the work day.
• Must be able to stand and/or walk up to four (4) hours at a time.
• Must be able to sit for up to four (4) hours at a time.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Works with team members to create a caring, courteous, and respectful environment.
• Provides direct customer service, consults with senior staff to resolve member concerns and/or issues.
• Monitors the use of the Teen Forum, including computer lab.
• Assists members in utilizing computer software and e-resources including library resources, both physical and digital, to meet their information needs.
• Informs members and library users of library rules and policies with the support of lead staff member. Completes Incident Reports in a timely manner.
• Collects fees and uses the cash register software to track all transactions.
• Uses the Integrated Library System (ILS) to check materials in and out, create and update member records, respond to messages and conduct catalog searches.
• Performs opening and closing procedures, including light cleaning.
• Shelves, straightens, and organizes materials in the Teen Forum.
• Assists with program preparation, including set up and cleanup of Creative and Solver Spaces, prepares materials as requested by programming staff.
• Assists with programs and monitoring of the Discord Server.
• Performs additional duties and special projects, as directed by management.

This position is currently accepting applications.

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