Library Assistant

Duties:

Assist the public in making effective use of library materials offering reader and reference assistance to all age levels – children and adults—using the online catalog and accessing the Internet. Perform Library Assistant duties at the Lawrence Public Library.  Work will be performed at the Circulation Desk, Children and Teen Areas, Computer Lab, and Reference. Duties may include checking in and out materials, collecting fines, handling ILL transactions and reserve requests, providing assistance to patrons visiting the library and the computer lab – basic instruction on how to use available software; processing new materials. Community outreach including some offsite work is required, such as hosting a library information booth at community events and visiting school classrooms and organizations. Perform other duties as assigned by the Department supervisor, the Assistant Director or the Director. Duties may include special projects assigned by the Admin department.

Compensation & Benefits Union Position (SEIU 888), Pay Grade 6 ($20.2735 - $23.1681/hr) 35 Hours

Qualifications

Qualifications Associate’s degree or currently enrolled in an AA program which will result in obtaining a degree within one year after hiring. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Proven knowledge of computers and their uses in the library environment (Windows; Word; Internet) is required. Good organizational skills, strong customer service skills, a team player with a lot of creativity and initiative. Bilingual (English/Spanish Preferred).

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Education

BA/BS

Salary Range$20.27 - $23.17  / hour

Salary Notes

3% increase every year

Closing Date

How to Apply

If interested in the position please apply online using the link below. All application can be found on cityoflawrence.com under "Job Opportunities"

Application Direct Link: https://www.cityoflawrence.com/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=98&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Library-Assistant-Fulltime-439