<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Library Assistant Position</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;vertical-align:baseline;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(60,60,60)">Library assistants are heavily involved in specific and detailed
patron services; some of the specific skills needed to be successful include:</span></p><ul style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(60,60,60);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;vertical-align:baseline;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13pt;color:black"><a href="https://www.liveabout.com/listening-skills-524853" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(60,60,60);border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in;text-decoration-line:none">Active Listening</span></b></a></span><b><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">:</span></b><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> It’s important to understand the
needs of patrons to fulfill them successfully. Library assistants are expected
to follow the directions of their supervisors.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(60,60,60);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;vertical-align:baseline;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13pt;color:black"><a href="https://www.liveabout.com/verbal-communication-525538" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(60,60,60);border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in;text-decoration-line:none">Speaking</span></b></a></span><b><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">:</span></b><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> To interact successfully with
patrons, library assistants must be able to speak in a friendly and
helpful manner, which requires speaking clearly, making eye contact, and
using proper tone.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(60,60,60);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;vertical-align:baseline;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13pt;color:black"><a href="https://www.liveabout.com/what-interpersonal-skills-do-you-need-at-work-525750" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(60,60,60);border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in;text-decoration-line:none">Interpersonal Skills</span></b></a></span><b><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">:</span></b><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> In addition to having strong
listening and speaking skills, library assistants must be able to
coordinate with others, negotiate, instruct, and persuade in a courteous
and diplomatic manner. These skills facilitate interactions with library
patrons and colleagues, as well as with members of other departments in
the organization.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(60,60,60);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;vertical-align:baseline;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">Reading Comprehension:</span></b><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> Library
assistants must be able to understand work-related documents as well as
the nature of the materials in the library.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(60,60,60);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;vertical-align:baseline;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">Technology:</span></b><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> Library
assistants will regularly work with computers and the library’s automated
circulation system, and will also assist patrons in their use of public
computers, printers, and copiers. </span></li>
</ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;vertical-align:baseline;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:8pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(60,60,60)"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;vertical-align:baseline;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(60,60,60)">Additionally, library assistants are expected to utilize the
Dewey Decimal Classification System, learn, and make minor decisions regarding,
the rules and regulations of the library and work with minimum
supervision. This position r</span><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">equires physical agility and strength to
bend, reach, lift and carry up to 25 lbs. over 60% of the time; and extensive
use of a computer terminal.</span><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:8pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><u><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Position Requirements</span></u><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">:
</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Minimum High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalency. Special
consideration given for college degree (B.S. or B.A.), preferably with some
library science course work and/or equivalent experience as Library Assistant</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Ability to interact with public in a consistent, friendly manner. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Commitment to quality customer service, maintaining a positive
attitude, and a willingness to accept change</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Willingness to work up to two evenings a week, and a fair share of
weekends</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">20 – 25 hours per week</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:8pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><u><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Compensation</span></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Commensurate with education and
experience ($11 - $15/hour)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:8pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><u><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Benefits</span></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Paid part-time sick leave,
vacation, bereavement pay, room for advancement</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:8pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><u><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Closing Date</span></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">OPEN UNTIL FILLED</span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:8pt"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:8pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in">
</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">*<b><i>Submit applications to Kelly Maloney, <a href="mailto:maloneke@marylcook.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">maloneke@marylcook.com</a> or mail to Mary
L. Cook Public Library, 381 Old Stage Road, Waynesville, OH 45068</i></b></span><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif"></span></p></div>