Top 17 Library assistant Jobs in Downingtown, Pa

Library Assistant
Chester County of Pennsylvania —Exton, PA
- $16.78 an hour
- Extended hours
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
Library Assistant
Chester County Library System —Exton, PA
- $16.78 an hour
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- Fingerprint clearance
- Ability to lift 25 pounds
Library Clerk - Wayne Elementary School (repost)
Radnor Township School District —Wayne, PA
- $19.70 - $25.75 an hour
- Online Application
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- High school diploma or GED
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Library Circulation Assistant (Evening/Weekend) - Immaculata University
Immaculata University —Malvern, PA
- Part-time
- Background check
- Management
- High school diploma or GED
Library & Records Technology Assistant
Morris James LLP —Wilmington, DE
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Research
- Organizational skills
- Profit sharing
- Wellness program
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Circulation Assistant
Phoenixville Public Library —Phoenixville, PA
- $14.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Typing
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Corrections Library Assistant SCI Phoenix
Commonwealth of PA —Collegeville, PA
- $43,247 - $61,927 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 2 years
- Communication skills
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
12d
Library Aide- Part-Time
Southeast Delco School District —Sharon Hill, PA
- $18.90 - $19.44 an hour
- Part-time
- High school
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
8d
Library Technician
Delaware Technical Community College —Wilmington, DE
- $16.23 an hour
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- High school diploma or GED
1d
Department Program Financial Assistant/Science Library
Lincoln University —Lincoln University, PA
- Full-time
- Office
- University
- Organizational skills
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Clifton Heights - Class IV - Library Assistant
Upper Darby School District —Clifton Heights, PA
- $16,195 a year
- Full-time
- Public school
- Entry level
Circulation Assistant
Chester County Library System —Chester, PA
- $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Typing
7d
Westbrook Park - Class IV - Library Assistant
Upper Darby School District —Clifton Heights, PA
- $16,195 a year
- Full-time
- Public school
- Elementary school
- Entry level
School Library Media Specialist
Gemma Services —Plymouth Meeting, PA
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
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Library Assistant
Chester County Library System —Exton, PA
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Library Assistant

Chester County of Pennsylvania -
Exton, PA

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Job Details

Part-time
$16.78 an hour

Qualifications

Computer operation
Customer communication
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Computer literacy
Typing

Full Job Description

Summary

The Chester County Library has an opening for a Part Time Library Assistant who is responsible for performing Circulation procedures to ensure quality customer service and a smooth, accurate flow of library materials to and from customers, including following Library and County policies in order to maintain the public service image of the library.

Responsibilities:
Provide front line customer service assistance, handle general account issues, complaints, grievances, delinquent accounts and accounts in collection.

Requirements:
This position requires excellent organizational and oral communications skills, flexibility, a genuine enjoyment of the public, a commitment to public service, and the ability to handle stressful situations. The position also requires the ability to master basic and specialized online circulation functions, and demonstrate current PC proficiency including internet, email and Microsoft Office skills. Previous customer service or retail experience preferred.

Physical abilities:
Handle, lift, or move library materials weighing up to 25 lbs.; stand at a computer terminal for up to 4 hours; wheel book trucks weighing up to 125 lbs.; and to stand, sit, walk, stoop or reach within a confined area.

All library positions require the following criminal background and child abuse clearances: Report of criminal history form the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP); Child Abuse History Clearance from the Department of Human Services (Child Abuse); and Fingerprint based federal criminal history submitted through the Pennsylvania State Policy or its authorized agent (FBI).

All employees of the Chester County Library are considered a mandated reporter of suspected child abuse under the Child Protective Services Law (Title 23 Pa. C.S.A. Chapter 63).

Essential Duties

Greet, direct and provide basic assistance with directional, instructional and informational inquiries for patrons at the circulation check-out desk.
Issue library cards to in County and out-of-County/State residents.
Locate and check out materials to patrons.
Inspect returned materials for damage.
Compute, record, and receive overdue fines.
Review records to compile list of overdue books, and issue overdue notices to borrowers.
Process and maintain reserve materials and interlibrary loans.
Sort returned materials according to classification code and need for repair, and return them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas.
Answer inquiries of a non-professional nature and refer persons requiring professional assistance to librarian.
Assist patrons in using electronic equipment.
Update patron and material records in library ILS as necessary.
Answer phones and provide basic assistance to inquiries.
Operate cash registers and credit card machine with accuracy.
Assist with Library opening and closing procedures as needed.
Participate in community outreach initiatives and fulfill continuing education requirements.
Stay current with County and library policies.
Perform duties and provide service in compliance with County and library policies and procedures.
Know and execute library emergency and incident response protocols.
Use a variety of software applications to circulate special collections and for payroll and other County employee accounts.
Perform other duties, tasks and special projects, as required.

Qualifications/Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and possess strong communication, customer service and computer skills.
Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to work alone or as part of a team.
Basic office skills (typing, filing, answering phones, etc.).
PA criminal background check.
PA child abuse clearance.
FBI fingerprint-based criminal background check.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

Prior customer service work experience.
Previous experience working in a library with computerized systems.
Some college preferred.
Knowledge of library operations and Chester County policies and procedures.

Additional Information

Relevant background checks, clearances, physicals, drug tests, and any other assessments or evaluations will be conducted after an offer of employment is given per County policy.

Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have:

Basic Office Suite Skills, (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Explorer).
Basic Outlook Skills (email and calendar)

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit; walk; stand; bend at the waist while working; kneel, stoop, crouch or squat; talk or hear; handle and lift up to 25 pounds; push a cart of books that weighs up to 75 pounds; and sit at a computer terminal for up to 4 hours at a time. Occasionally, the employee will need to work with arms above shoulders or reach above shoulder height.
The specific vision requirements for this position are as follows:

Close vision.
Color vision.
Ability to read, alphabetize and place items in numeric order.

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet to moderately noisy.

Other:

Ability to work extended hours and weekends on rotation, as necessary.
Library is open seven days a week (total of 65 hours).

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