Library Assistant

The City of Fort Worth•South Park Township, PA

16h•$44,219 - $55,273•Onsite

About The Position

A full-time Library Assistant job is available with the City of Fort Worth’s East Berry Library. The ideal candidate is customer-focused, enthusiastic about bringing library services to the community, and comfortable working with diverse populations including people of all ages, backgrounds, dispositions, and abilities. All applicants must submit a cover letter and resume to be considered for this opportunity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
No prior experience is required

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate with customers in Spanish
At least one year of experience working in a library setting
Previous experience developing and presenting programs, workshops, and classes
Ability to work evenings and Saturdays
Ability to work at/travel to various locations
Ability to work a flexible schedule

Responsibilities

Providing friendly, efficient, and professional service to customers, in-person, by telephone, and via email. This includes answering basic reference, reader's advisory, and general usage questions, helping customers locate materials and services of interest, and checking in and out materials
Planning and delivering programs, workshops, and classes
Providing customers with technology assistance and computer training, and assisting customers with self-service equipment and technology
Operating a cash register, conducting customer payment transactions, maintaining a cash drawer
Developing library displays and merchandising materials to showcase the Library’s materials, programs, and special events
Conducting community outreach, including processing new library accounts and replacing library cards at outreach events
Championing the Library’s strategic goals and initiatives