Saline District Library: Part-Time Library Assistant

TITLE: Library Assistant

WAGE: Starting at $17.12/hour

STATUS: Part-time (Approximately 12 hours per week, includes evenings and weekends)

REPORTS TO: Support Services Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Assist library users at front desk by checking out materials and providing account customer service

• Answer questions in person and on the phone

• Assist in other library operations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate

• Ability and desire to serve the public positively, pleasantly, and efficiently in a fast-paced, demanding environment

• High energy and the desire to be a cooperative team member

• Demonstrated ability to do detailed work accurately while performing several tasks simultaneously

• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with staff and public with tact, courtesy, and good judgement

• Ability to type, use computers, and operate office equipment

• Flexibility in scheduling work hours and adding hours when needed

• Ability to stand for several hours at a time; some lifting, bending and stooping

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Some college experience

• Public library work experience

TO APPLY: Submit in a single document: completed Saline District Library employment application (available at salinelibrary.org/about/employment), letter of application, and resume to:

Arlene Wall, Support Services Manager at arlene@salinelibrary.org

Please contact Arlene via email or phone at 734-401-1268 with any questions.

Applications received by Monday, April 8, 2024 will receive first consideration.