Position: Library Assistant I, Step I / Children’s Services
Location: Hammond Branch Library
Appointment: Full-time
Weekly Hours: 35 hours per week
Hourly Pay Rate: $ 9.25
Qualifications: Must possess a high school diploma, as well as customer service and computer skills. Must be able to relate well and communicate effectively with all staff and members of the public. Must be able to type accurately.
Also, the ideal candidate must be dynamic, energetic and creative. The employee will be responsible for children’s services and collections. The employee will plan and implement exciting programs for children in the library and in the community.
Job Summary: This is the entry level user service position in the library. The employee performs a variety of clerical and basic library tasks under direct supervision at the circulation desk and other areas of the library as needed.
Requires Monday through Saturday hours; morning and afternoon shifts. Must be able to work flexible hours.
Primary Duties: Children’s storytime – plan, schedule and implement the children’s
Storytime, crafts, color sheets, etc.
Responsible for children’s area, including decorations.
To possess a thorough knowledge of books and authors and the ability to relate this knowledge to the public.
Branch Duties: Greet patrons and offer assistance.
Assist patrons in search for library materials, use of library patron computers, and internet searching, etc.
Assist patrons with photocopy machine, typewriter, fax machine and other library equipment.
Check in and check out books and other library materials on the computer. Enter data into computer.
Perform routine clerical duties in the circulation area and other departments as needed: typing, filing, answering phone and routing calls, sorting of mail, etc.
Shelve books and other library materials.
Assist in maintaining the order of book shelves, etc.
Run routine errands.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Represent the library positively at all times.
How to apply: Complete and submit the application form available at any Tangipahoa Parish Library branch or the Library Administration Office, 200 E. Mulberry Street, Amite, Louisiana 70422.
Along with the application form, please submit a letter of application and a resume.
Deadline: Until filled.
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Amite Branch Library