MidPointe Library System
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Description
MidPointe Library - Library Associate – Part Time – Monroe, Ohio
At our Monroe Library, we have a 24 hour per week, part-time opening for a customer-oriented individual who likes to help people in a family friendly environment. To thrive in this environment, you’ll need a positive attitude, be motivated & have customer service experience, but you don't need library experience, we can teach you!
At the MidPointe Library System, our mission is to enrich our community through access & experiences. We do that by connecting a curious community to our library services & strive to provide a positive learning experience.
As a library associate, you’ll provide our patrons with excellent customer service in-person & on the phone by answering questions; giving reading recommendations; providing computer and printer assistance; creating library cards; processing passport applications; assisting patrons with check in and check out; and giving instruction on how to use the online card catalog, the Internet, print station, e-reader tablets, library research databases and other digital resources. You'll also process holds and reserves; look up materials; sort; shelve; shelf read; pull holds; use lists to pull materials; and assist with branch activities. As a member of the public services team, you'll work independently and work with co-workers.
To Be Successful, you will need to:
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be a US citizen for passport duties.
- Must be friendly, approachable & provide a positive library experience to patrons.
- Must have excellent customer service, a strong service ethic, excellent problem-solving skills, adapt rapidly to change & thrive in a busy environment.
- Must have computer experience that includes MS Office, the Internet & ideally the library catalog & research databases.
- Be able to adapt to filling in for the call center when needed.
- Be able to independently (and with others), quickly & favorably respond to new or changed responsibilities or situations and be able to prioritize & handle confidential information.
- Effectively problem solve, be adaptable & manage interruptions.
- Have a good knowledge of literature that appeals to children, teens and adults.
- Must be able to learn and carry out the responsibilities of the assigned position.
- Must be able to effectively read (including cursive), write, speak and understand English.
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Must have regular & predictable physical attendance and punctuality
Hours:
24 hours per week with varying schedules, evening and weekends required. A sample schedule could be:
Week 1: Sun-closed, Mon 8am-5pm. Tues-off,
Wed 10am-7pm, Thurs-off, Fri-off, Sat 8am-5pm.
Week 2: Sun-closed, Mon-off, Tues 8am-5pm, Wed-off, Thurs 10am-7pm, Fri 8am-5pm, Sat-off.
Rate of Pay:
The pay range is $14.50 – $21.00 per hour; the rate depends on job factors such as experience, job skills, education, and languages spoken.
Benefits:
Part time benefits include state retirement; direct deposit; accrued vacation and sick time; eligibility for dental and vision insurance; paid holiday’s; education assistance; employee assistance plan and more.
Physical Requirements:
-Must have the ability to move book crates that could weigh up to 75 pounds when full and move book carts that could weigh up to 200+ pounds when full.
-Must be able to work in areas that may contain cleaning odors, dust or other possible allergens.
-Must have manual dexterity sufficient to operate library equipment.
Inquiries:
The full job description for this opening is available on our website at: https://www.midpointelibrary.org/page/jobs.
Please, only call the library if you need assistance in completing the required online application.
Apply:
Complete a required MidPointe Library System employment application found at: https://secure.entertimeonline.com/ta/6138957.jobs?ShowAllOpenings.