Job description
Library Associate I – Part-Time, Beaumont- Children’s
The Lexington Public Library (LPL) is a dynamic organization that strives to educate, entertain, and connect all people who live, work, or play in the greater Lexington area. Library staff provide excellent customer service, a welcoming environment, and a commitment to LPL’s mission and core values, which can be found here.
To keep LPL progressing forward, the Library Associate I is responsible for performing advanced and specialized paraprofessional duties in support of public service functions. Assignments may involve tasks at Library locations, the Lexington Community and may include: circulation support, planning and instructing library programing or providing support for children’s services.
Starting Hourly Pay
$15.46
Primary Work Schedule
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday- 9:30am- 2:00pm
Alternating Weekends: Saturday 9:00am–5:00pm & Sunday 12:30pm–5:00pm.
Position may require occasional changes in schedule.
Applications for this position will be accepted until 4pm Friday, March 10, 2023. Applications must be completed online at www.lexpublib.org
As a Part-time Library Associate I, a typical day may include the following…
- Provide exceptional customer service by teaching and assisting a diverse customer base while maintaining a positive and professional demeanor and providing friendly courteous service.
- Assist customers with circulation related tasks, library card accounts, including processing applications, verifying and updating account information, and accepting payment on accounts, with latitude to resolve customer complaints.
- Assist customers in utilizing library tools, including the library’s website and databases, digital material formats, basic internet resources, the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC), copiers, computers, printers, reader printers, etc.
- Assist in checking in returned materials, pulling reserve items for customer pickup, and returning materials to the shelves.
- Offer programming support and conduct programs under the direction of a supervisor.
- Explain the policies, procedures and code of conduct to customers. Refer to appropriate supervisory level as needed.
- Perform routine collection maintenance tasks according to assignment.
- Suggest books and authors to customers upon request and assist customers in locating and reserving library materials.
- Utilize library e-mail on a daily basis in order to stay informed about library matters.
- Advise customers of LPL Customer Use of Library Spaces and Computer and Internet Use policies or refer to supervisor/manager as appropriate.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
This job may be a good fit for you if you have…
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
- Excellent teamwork skills.
- Excellent digital literacy skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Independent and resourceful.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Must successfully pass a background investigation.
It may be an even better fit if you have… (this is the preferred stuff)
- Associates or Bachelor’s degree.
- Previous library experience or customer service experience is preferred.
- Fluency in a second language other than English preferred.
- Children's experience preferred.
- Programming Experience Preferred.
Here’s what we have to offer…
- Flexible scheduling (That hard to get appointment that can only be scheduled during work? Don’t worry. We can be flexible.)
- Competitive compensation based on skills and experience
- Paid Personal Days
- Employee Assistance Program
- Exceptional training and support to give you the resources you need to be successful
- Employee discounts (YMCA, cell phone stipends, etc.)
- Free Parking
- And a great team of coworkers committed to helping others succeed
Please be aware that as a condition of employment LPL requires employees to be vaccinated unless you have a medical or sincere religious exemption. Proof of vaccination or an approved Request for Accommodation is required before starting employment with LPL. If you have any questions, you may contact our Human Resources Department.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
People are selected to become members of the LPL family based on skill, merit and talent—not based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs. Consistent with these obligations, LPL also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances and practices. If things aren’t fair, we all lose.
Physical and Mental Requirements
Physical and Mental Requirements
- Transport, place and remove books from any shelf of a 90” high shelving unit.
- Climb a step stool or alternate method to secure books and other library materials.
- Manual dexterity to efficiently operate modern office equipment.
- Ability to perform essential functions which require bending, standing, stooping, sitting and lifting moderate weight.
- Ability to move with reasonable speed to locations throughout the work place in order to accomplish public services duties.
- Ability to lift, move and carry materials weighing up to 20 lbs. without assistance.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Hazards/Unusual Working Conditions
- Some activities require travel throughout the Lexington, Fayette County community and require incumbent to have or arrange for own transportation.
- Work involves exposure to normal, everyday risks in an office environment. Primary work is located in library administration buildings and may occasionally be at individual branch sites.
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