Job Description
Salary: $12.78 Hourly
Location : New London, WI
Job Type: Part-Time
Department: Library
Opening Date: 04/22/2024
Summary of Job The New London Public Library, Wisconsin is accepting applications for a part-time library assistant position. An enthusiastic, friendly, detail-oriented person is wanted. The position is approximately 15 hours/week and is evening and weekend hours.
Wage is $12.78/hour.
A high school diploma or equivalency is required. Customer service skills are highly desirable. Other desired skills include knowledge of adult and teen literature, the ability to work independently, and the ability to communicate positively with coworkers and customers.
Posting will remain open and accepting applications until it is filled.
See the following website for application and more information
The City of New London, WI, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, valuing diversity at all levels of its workforce.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities Library Assistant performs circulation tasks, processes materials, and provides customer service including reference and reader's advisory services.
- Checks library materials in and out
- Collects and records fines and fees; records daily monies
- Maintains magazines
- Registers patrons; maintains patron records
- Conducts reference and readers' advisory interviews; provides information on library services and policies
- Initiates and answers telephone inquiries; transfers calls to appropriate personnel when necessary
- Assists patrons in the use of library equipment
- Searches shelves for materials; prepares and sends out overdue notices
- Processes materials for shelves; mends books;
- Assists with maintaining order in the library
- Communicates with co-workers, supervisors, the public, etc.
- Participates in seminars and meetings as may be directed by the Adult Services Librarian, Children's Services Librarian, or Library Director
- Miscellaneous duties as may be directed by the Adult Services Librarian, Children's Services Librarian, or Library Director
Qualifications, Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities - High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Experience working with the public required.
- Previous library experience desirable.
Education, Experience, Licenses, Additional Info Special Functional Requirements :
- Organizational, interpersonal and public relations skills
- Instructing, coordinating, problem solving, troubleshooting, decision making and conflict resolution skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; listening skills, customer service skills
- Computer skills
Physical Capacities :
- Intermittent sitting, standing, walking
- Bending, stooping, climbing
- Lifting 25 lbs.; pushing, pulling 150 lbs.
- Reaching, handling, fingering, feeling
- Vision: near/far
- Speaking, hearing
Determined by position
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Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
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Do you have experience working with the public?
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How many years of customer service experience do you have?
- 0-1 year
- 2-3 years
- 4+ years
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Do you have experience developing/presenting Library programs?
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On a scale of 1-10, what is your level of knowledge and experience using technology ie, computers, kindles, nooks, I Pads, etc.?
- 1-3 level of comfort
- 4-7 level of comfort
- 8-10 level of comfort
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On a scale of 1-10, what is your comfort level of working with patrons to teach them about technology?
- 1-3 level of comfort
- 4-7 level of comfort
- 8-10 level of comfort
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To help us better track our recruiting efforts, please tell us how you heard of this position.
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Job Tags
Hourly pay, Part time, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,