Library Assistant, Ardmore Library, Ardmore, PA

Posted January 11, 2018

Part-Time Library Assistant 1 – Ardmore Library

Average of 22 hours per week:

Monday: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Tuesday: 12:30 – 8 p.m.

Thursday: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.

Friday/Saturday Alternating Weeks: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

Schedule PT29 – $22.68/hour Internal candidates please contact Library Administration to determine what the potential compensation and/or fringe benefit impact would be for you. 

Assists in the operation of the circulation department. Uses library computer system to register and update borrower information, check materials in and out, process overdues and reserves, and collect fines, involving cash handling. Answers telephone inquiries. 

Provides information and directions to patrons, assists patrons in locating books and other materials. Demonstrates the use of the computerized catalog, electronic databases available on the LMLS website, and reader’s advisory. Assists with use of copy machines, computers, and with ematerials available to patrons through streaming and downloading on various devices. 

Duties:

Shelves new books, videos, music CDs, and books on tape. 

May be responsible for opening and closing building. 

May supervise student workers and/or pages.

May assist with processing new materials, sorting the interlibrary delivery, emptying return drops.

Performs various projects assigned by the Head Librarian, such as conducting story times and facilitating computer classes. 

Qualifications:

High school graduate or equivalent. 

Recent library experience desired.

Experience in computer operation required.

Customer service experience desired.

Ability to assist both adults and children courteously and efficiently.

Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations.

Ability to sit for up to 2 hours and must be mobile for 2-4 hours a day. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to bend, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level, kneel, lift, push and pull up to 35% of the day for shelving books and other library procedures.

Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds up to 68% of the day for helving books and for moving of library materials.

Ability to use both the right and left hand for firm grasping, repetitive actions and fine manipulation. 

Selection: 

Based on education, work experience, merit, training, employee record, and interview.

Application Instructions:

Current employees: Submit Job Opportunity Application Form (with resume) available from the Human Resources Department or your supervisor.

External applicants can download an employment application from www.lowermerion.org. Employment Opportunities and submit it along with a resume to the Library Department.

Send cover letter, resume, a Township application and list of three references to: Library Department 75 E. Lancaster Avenue, Third Floor Ardmore, PA 19003

610-645-6110

Or email [email protected]

Applications must be received by 4:30 P.M, Friday, January 19, 2018.