Position:

Part Time Library Assistant-Floater
HOURS:
4-10 hours per week
Salary:
$12.00/hour
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Public Library is seeking to hire a part time Library Assitant-Floater. This job includes a flexible Monday shift,  a Saturday rotation, and to cover when there is a gap in coverage.

The part-time library assistant/floater is primarily responsible for filling shortages in staffing the customer service/check out desk and shelving material. This position is responsible for fulfilling the duties of library aide, library assistant, or desk assistant when employees in those positions are absent.
SUPERVISION:
This position works under the direct supervision of the Director and Assistant Director. This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The essential functions and duties listed below are intended as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

The following are normal for the position but shall not be construed as exclusive or inclusive. Other related duties may be required and assigned.

    • Assist library patrons in locating and using library services, materials and equipment.
    • Work the circulation desk.
    • Perform collection maintenance routines, such as shelving, shelf reading, and checking the status/structure of materials as they are returned.
    • Assist in work with various library projects and tasks.
    • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with public and other staff.
    • Develop skills necessary to provide reader’s advisory services (i.e. recognizing popular titles and authors).
    • Assist patrons in the use of the library’s resources and services.
    • May be asked to do the following:
        • Help with Story time planning and presentation.
        • Assist with the clerical aspects of the Department, including correspondence, programming, and writing information for the program guide.
        • Provide technical assistance throughout the library as needed.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
  • A High School Diploma
  • At least one year of customer service.
  • Ability to work and communicate effectively with the public on all age levels, abilities.
  • Work is performed in a public service library setting, which may require some evening and weekend work (Saturday rotation).
  • Work may require standing for long periods.
  • Work may require the ability to lift, stretch and bend ~approximately 30 lbs.
  • Preferred
      • Previous Library experience
      • Diagnostic and problem-solving skills, planning and organizational skills, computer skills and interpersonal skills.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Please submit your resume to  information@bhfpl.org.