Top 17 Library assistant Jobs in Philadelphia, Pa

Library Services Assistant
Baltimore County Public Library —Lansdowne, PA
- $19.44 - $27.66 an hour
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- Merchandising
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
10d
Clifton Heights - Class IV - Library Assistant
Upper Darby School District —Clifton Heights, PA
- $16,195 a year
- Full-time
- Public school
- Entry level
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
Library Assistant
Chester County of Pennsylvania —Exton, PA
- $16.78 an hour
- Extended hours
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
Library Aide- Elementary
Centennial School District —Warminster, PA
- $15 an hour
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience working with children
- Associate's degree
6d
Library Assistant
Chester County Library System —Exton, PA
- $16.78 an hour
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- Fingerprint clearance
- Computer skills
3h
Library Assistant
Stratford Public Library —Stratford, NJ
- $17 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Adults
- Flexible schedule
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Circulation Assistant
Chester County Library System —Chester, PA
- $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Typing
School Library Media Specialist
Gemma Services —Plymouth Meeting, PA
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
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Library Media Specialist (SY 26/27)
Camden City School District —Camden, NJ
- $61,857 - $96,457 a year
- Classroom
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance

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Clifton Heights - Class IV - Library Assistant
Upper Darby School District —Clifton Heights, PA
Library Assistant needed for Clifton Heights Middle School. Class IV position - $16,195.
$16,195 a year

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Library Youth Associate
Westerville Public Library —Westerville, OH
High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree or 2 or more years credit from an accredited college or university preferred.
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Library Aide (.5 FTE) - Sells MS (2026-2027 School Yr)
Educational Service Center of Central Ohio (ESCCO)) —Columbus, OH
A working knowledge of library technical procedures including alphabetizing, filing rules and Dewey Decimal classification. JOB STATUS: FLSA Overtime Eligible.
$18.91 - $20.84 an hour

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Library Services Assistant

Baltimore County Public Library -
Lansdowne, PA

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Job Details

Part-time
$19.44 - $27.66 an hour
10 days ago

Benefits

Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Computer operation
In-person customer service
High school diploma or GED
Desktop applications
Computer skills

Full Job Description

Baltimore County Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer (minorities/females/disabled/veterans).

Part-Time Library Services Assistant-Lansdowne

Job Code:

2026-736

Branch/Department:

Lansdowne

FT/PT Status:

Regular Part Time

Salary range:

$19.44-$27.66

At BCPL, staff members have the opportunity to enrich individual lives and build strong communities by delivering exceptional customer experiences, establishing meaningful partnerships, and creating innovative learning spaces. We seek enthusiastic, open-minded, self-motivated individuals who can work well independently and with others. BCPL circulates over 10 million items and provides library services through its 19 branches, 4 mobile library vehicles, and an extensive outreach network. If you are forward thinking and passionate about public service, consider joining BCPL in this position.

Schedule:

All library branch staff will rotate Sunday shifts at a location that may not be their home location and may be required to work evenings and Saturdays throughout the year as a part of the normal work schedule. Sunday rotation runs between Labor Day and Memorial Day.

Job Summary:

Under the general direction of the supervisory team, proactively assists customers with their diverse library needs. This includes providing basic information, materials advisory, computer and device assistance and performing various support duties, such as shelving and merchandising library materials, processing returned materials, assisting with reserves and communicating library rules and policies. Assists with programs and outreach events, based on operational needs of location.

Essential Functions
Functions listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

1. Processes all material types and devices
2. Processes daily monies, prepares revenue reports and makes bank deposits
3. Performs routine collection maintenance duties, including but not limited to shelving, merchandising, shelf reading and processing various reports (examples: weeding, customer hold requests)
4. Creates/manages library customer accounts, including accepting, managing and negotiating payments (cash and electronic)
5. Assists customers with all library services, including registering for appointments and reserving meeting spaces (in-person, via phone or virtually)
6. Uses the library’s website or catalog to search, locate and reserve an item in the library’s catalog or from other library systems and performs basic materials advisory
7. Assists customers with navigating website and accessing databases
8. Assists customers with using public computers, including navigating online resources and using desktop software
9. Assists customers with downloading library digital content to devices
10.Assists customers with general technology questions and needs
11.Assists customers with library equipment and services, such as scanning, printing, copying, faxing and use of self-service stations
12.Assists with programs and outreach events based on operational needs of location from individual to group instruction covering all age groups, both in-person and virtually (examples: hosting a movie night event, staffing a passive program, preparing or setting up crafts or other program activities, sharing
programming ideas)
13.Assists with branch-specific daily operations and tasks such as opening/closing procedures

Job Requirements:

Minimum of one (1) year of experience of customer service required
High school diploma or equivalent required
Must be able to use computers, various software and other technology to perform essential duties and assist customers
Meet federal/state requirements to act as passport application agent (required for full-time Library
Services Assistant assigned to locations offering passport services)

*Applicants for this position will remain in consideration for any Part-Time Library Services Assistant position openings at this location within the next six months and do not need to reapply.*

This position closes on August 28, 2026.

We have a 14 step pay scale. Internal applicants starting pay varies based on their current step on the salary scale. We also offer, as appropriate, overtime pay, comp. time, and differential pay.

The Library offers an excellent benefits package that includes pay holidays, 20 vacation days, 15 sick days, and seven personal days per year. In addition the Library also offers health, dental, vision, life, voluntary long-term disability, pension, deferred compensation, an employee assistance program, flex spending, and Commuter Choice parking and transit accounts.

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