Maplewood Library Hourly Substitute Library Assistant

Maplewood Memorial Library seeks a friendly, service oriented person as an hourly substitute Library Assistant. The Library Assistant provides direct patron assistance and performs other circulation related duties.  They have excellent customer service skills, are computer literate, organized and efficient, and enjoy working in a public-service setting. Prior knowledge of the BCCLS catalog and LEAP is a plus. This is an hourly position, offering shifts on an as-needed basis, including evenings and Saturdays. 

DUTIES:

Circulation Desk:  Check in, check out and renew library materials.   Register patrons.   Settle fees using the cash register.  Answer telephones and emails.  Answer general questions about library collections and services. Perform basic computer troubleshooting.  Shelve, shelf-read, move heavy carts of books.  Retrieve and check in items from the book drop using carts.

Patron holds and requests:  Receive, retrieve, activate, and pack patron holds for Maplewood Library patrons and library consortium partners.

Other tasks may be assigned to this position as needed.

Scheduling: As needed, including evenings and Saturdays.  

Requirements:

• High school diploma

• Strong customer service & interpersonal skills

• Good communication & organizational skills

• Strong computer skills

• Ability to regularly bend, lift, push and pull up to 25 lbs of books and other materials

**Salary: **$18.00 per hour (2024) / $18.59 per hour (2025)

Email resume and cover letter to:

Sigfredo Montijo, Supervisory Library Assistant

[email protected]