Library Assistant III, Waseca
JOB DUTIES:
- Creates excellent customer experiences—making patrons feel welcome, registering patrons, keeping the library clean and tidy, producing interesting displays, and providing positive, memorable patron experiences.
- Provides useful reference and meaningful reader’s advisory services to patrons by using online and print resources.
- Compiles monthly and annual statistics on circulation and library activities.
- Deposits library income
- Instructs patrons in the location and use of library materials.
- Assists with computer and e-reader questions.
- Opens and closes library.
- Checks materials in and out, renews and reserves materials, and takes meeting room and computer reservations.
- Processes overdue notices, fines, interlibrary loan materials, bills, and new library cards.
- Selects and prepares materials for our prison outreach services.
- Identifies collection needs based on customer comments.
- Assumes responsibility for the library as directed in the absence of the Librarian and Director.
- Performs related duties as assigned or apparent.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Ability to work in a busy public service atmosphere with frequent interruptions.
- Communicate effectively.
- Apply time management skills.
- Maintain confidentiality and provide outstanding customer service.
- Approach position with professionalism, initiative, and tact.
- Be flexible and continuously learn, unlearn, and relearn.
- High school diploma
- Computer literacy with MS office proficiency preferred
- Knowledge of library operations
- Customer service experience
- Ability to stand, walk, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, climb, push/pull up to 50 pounds, and lift up to 25 pounds.
ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE:
$15.60-19.83 an hour
Paid holidays.
Paid sick & safe time.
Paid vacation time.
HOURS/DAYS:
31.5 hours per week, to include day hours, plus one evening a week and two Saturdays a month.
M: 8-12, 5-8:30 (7.5)
T: 8-1, 2-5 (8)
W: 12-5 (5)
Th: 8-1 (5) OR Sa: 8-1 (5)
F: 9-12, 1-4 (6)
APPLY TODAY:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references by 9/11/26 to:
Stacy Lienemann, Director at [email protected]
507-835-3700 (fax)
or via snail mail at:
Waseca-Le Sueur Regional Library System
408 N State St
Waseca, MN 56093