Waseca Job Opening

POSITION TITLE:  LIBRARY ASSISTANT III

SUPERVISOR:  Librarian

JOB DUTIES: 

• Creates excellent customer experiences—making patrons feel welcome, registering patrons, keeping the library clean and tidy, producing interesting displays, and providing positive and 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, retains deposit information, and communicates to accountant and Director about deposits.
• 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 INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

• 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.
• Maintain a balanced budget.
• Be flexible and continuously learn, unlearn, and relearn.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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:

• $13.68-17.34 an hour
• Paid sick days, paid holidays, and paid vacation.
  • 3.15 hours of vacation per pay period
  • 3.15 hours of sick leave per pay period

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)

Please submit applications (available at Waseca Public Library) in the form of a resume, cover letter, and three references by 7/1/22 to:

Apply to Stacy Lienemann, Director at lienemann@tds.lib.mn.us, 507-835-3700 (fax), or via snail mail at:
Waseca Public Library
408 N State St
Waseca MN 56093