This job listing has expired and may no longer be relevant!
23 Oct 2024
Part-Time Library Assistant II
Job Description
Join Our Library Team!
Position: Library Assistant II
Schedule: 24 hours per week, including nights and weekends
Compensation: Hourly pay starts at $21.52/hr., eligible for pro-rated benefits
Are you passionate about nurturing a welcoming and enriching environment for our community? Do you have a knack for providing exemplary service with a dash of cheerful engagement? Step into the role of a Library Assistant in our Circulation Services area, where your talent in transforming patron visits into delightful and successful experiences will shine!
What You’ll Do:
Patron Engagement:
- Be the first smile visitors see! Welcome and send off library-goers with friendliness, making sure they find what they need and leave wanting to come back.
- Conduct tailored Reference Interviews in person, over the phone, or via chat to link patrons with the right services.
- Navigate customer account management, from issuing library cards to explaining fines or resolving account conflicts.
- Share tech-savvy advice—guide patrons on using everything from self-checkout machines and public computers to creating email accounts and printing documents.
- Offer Reader’s Advisory services and help patrons discover their next favorite read.
- Facilitate library operations, from assisting at various service desks to helping with curbside appointments.
Collection Stewardship:
- Manage the buzz of returns and ensure materials are available for all.
- Collaborate in solving return puzzles, tracking down and managing items with ease.
- Keep things ready and riveting by organizing materials, crafting displays, and maintaining a tidy library space.
Safety & Security:
- Contribute to the library’s safety network by handling alarms and supporting public health and safety needs.
- Champion a positive and secure atmosphere, adeptly managing emergencies and enforcing rules with PBIS strategies.
Community Connection:
- Forge positive vibes—embrace civility skills and bolster community engagement through library and local events.
- Openly accept donations and actively promote programs across the library network.
Strategic Support:
- Align your daily mission with the library’s strategic goals and dive into strategic projects that propel our vision forward.
What You Bring:
- Education: High school diploma required; some college a plus.
- Skills & Attitude:
- Fluent in the pillars of library operations and computer-savvy.
- Thrive in dynamic environments—balance priorities and make the most out of each moment.
- Equipped with great people skills; navigate diverse interactions with grace and team effectiveness.
- Work independently, keep confidences secure, and weave inclusivity into your vantage.
How to Apply
Be Part of Something Great! If your heart beats for community service and you’re ready to make an impactful contribution, our library is the perfect place to plant your roots and grow your career in a vibrant and innovative environment. Explore, empower, and excite your career by joining us as a pivotal front-line player in our incredible library journey! Apply online today! www.oshkoshwi.gov. The City of Oshkosh is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce.39 total views, 0 today