[OPLINLIST] Library Associate - West Chester Ohio

[Terri Manney]

MidPointe Library - Library Associate – Part Time – West Chester, Ohio



This opening is eligible for a conditional $1,200 Hiring Bonus for a limited time only!

We have an opening for a customer-oriented associate who likes to help people in a busy office-type environment at our West Chester Library. To thrive in this environment, you don't need library experience, we can teach you!

Do you enjoy helping people in a busy, active atmosphere as you assist them with what they are looking for?

If so, as a library associate, your days would be a mix of providing excellent customer service at one of the service desks by answering questions; giving reading recommendations; providing computer & printer assistance; creating library cards; accepting passport applications; assisting patrons with check in and check out; giving instruction on how to use the online card catalog, the Internet, print station, e-reader tablets, library research databases, & other digital resources. You'll also process holds & reserves; look up materials; sort; shelve; shelf read; pull holds; & use lists to pull materials. As a member of the public services team, you'll work independently & work with co-workers.



MidPointe is located on the east side of Butler County, Ohio in a vibrant, dynamic, diverse community that enjoys community support. Nestled between Cincinnati and Dayton, the county has a wide variety of schools, entertainment, dining experiences, sports, and cultural events. We have something for everyone!


To Be Successful, you will need to:

  *   Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
  *   Must be a U.S. citizen for passport duties
  *   Must be friendly, approachable, and provide a positive library experience to patrons.
  *   Must have excellent customer service, a strong service ethic, excellent problem-solving skills, and adapt rapidly to change.
  *   Must have computer experience that includes MS Office and the Internet.
  *   Need to be able to independently (and with others), quickly, and favorably respond to new or changed responsibilities and/or situations, and be able to prioritize and handle confidential information.
  *   Have a good knowledge of literature that appeals to children, teens, and adults.
  *   Must be able to learn and carry out the essential responsibilities of the position.
  *   Must be able to effectively read (including cursive), write, speak, and understand English.
  *   Regular and predictable physical attendance is required


Hours:

20 hours per week on a 2-week rotating schedule of:

Week One: Sun off; Mon off; Tues, Wed & Thurs

3 -8 PM; Fri off; Sat 12 – 5 PM

Week Two: Sun 12:15 - 5:15 PM; Mon & Tues 3-8 PM; Wed & Thurs off; Fri 12-5 PM; Sat off.



Rate of Pay:

The pay range is $12.26 – $18.13 per hour, the pay rate depends on experience.



Benefits:

Part time benefits include state retirement; direct deposit; accrued paid time off; eligibility for dental and vision insurance; paid holiday’s; education assistance; employee assistance plan.



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 including the conveyor belt check-in system.


Apply:

Complete a required MidPointe Library System employment application found at: https://secure.entertimeonline.com/ta/6138957.jobs?ShowAllOpenings.


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.






Terri Manney
Human Resources Assistant
MidPointe Library System
125 S Broad St
Middletown OH 45044
1.513.705.8516
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