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JOB POSTING(s):
Job Title: Children’s & Tween Services Library Assistant
Date of posting: _2/9/2023
Job Location: Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library
500 Market Street St. Joseph, MI 49085
Department: Children’s Services Reports to: Children’s & Tween Services Supervisor
Position details:
PT Hourly - Non-exempt 20 Hours/week
Starting pay: $13.17
Detailed Job Description:
● Regularly scheduled work on public services desks, including evening and weekend shifts, assisting patrons of all ages. Tasks include, but are not limited to:
○ Checking out library materials according to established procedures
○ Register and maintaining borrower database information
○ Collect and record fines and fees
○ Answer and direct incoming calls
○ Notify patrons of materials on hold
○ Assist patrons with reference and reader’s advisory inquiries
● Develops, implements, and executes programs of interest to children & tweens
● Participates in collection development and assessment
● Other duties as assigned
Work Experience and Requirements:
● One (1) year working with the public in some capacity; preference is given to those with public library experience
● Must have experience and be comfortable working with children
● Works well with staff teams and the public
● Comfortable with technology
● Ability to communicate effectively & clearly
● Knowledge of and ability to apply library policies and procedures to various situations
● Applicants must agree to a background check
Education:
● Bachelor’s degree - any subject; will consider Associate’s Degree, any subject, or 60 credit hours towards a degree
How to Apply:
Apply on Indeed or Please submit your resume to the attention of:
Paula Stakley – Library Director
St. Joseph/Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library
500 Market Street
St. Joseph, MI 49085
Or as a .pdf attachment to: pstakley@sjcity.com
Please don’t delay, as this position is open until filled.
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If there are no openings and you are interested in a career at the library, submit your resume and application. We keep them on file and do refer back to them when we have openings.
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