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Job Description & Posting
Job Description & Posting:
Job Title: Teen Services Library Assistant
Date of posting: ________ Internal __7/24/2024___External
Job Location: Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library
500 Market Street St. Joseph, MI 49085
Department: Teen Services Reports to: Assistant Director
Position details:
PT Hourly - Non-exempt
20 Hours/week – including one evening per week and 1 out of 4 Saturdays.
Starting pay: 13.97
Benefits: Paid vacation and sick time, 12 paid holidays, 1 personal day
Detailed Job Description:
● Regularly scheduled work on public services desks, including nights and weekends, assisting patrons of all ages. Tasks include, but are not limited to:
○ Checking out library materials according to established procedures
○ Registering and maintaining borrower database information
○ Collection and recording of fines and fees
○ Answers and directs incoming calls
○ Notifies patrons of materials on hold
○ Assists patrons with reference and reader’s advisory inquiries
● Develops, implements, and executes programs of interest to teens
● Participates in collection development and assessment
● Other duties as assigned
Experience and Requirements:
● One year working with the public in some capacity; preference given to those with public library experience
● Preference given to those who have experience working with teens
● 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:
● Preferred - Bachelor’s degree - any subject. Will consider those with library experience.
Please submit resume and cover letter to pstakley@sjcity.com
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