[OPLINLIST] Library Associate - West Chester OH

[Terri Manney]

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

We have a part-time opening for a customer-oriented individual who likes to help people in a busy office-type environment at our West Chester Library. 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.

At our West Chester Library, you’ll provide our patrons with excellent customer service at one of the service desks by answering questions; giving reading recommendations; providing computer and printer assistance; creating library cards; 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'd work independently and work with co-workers as well as assist with branch activities.

To Be Successful, you will need to:

  *   Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
  *   Must be friendly, motivated, have a positive attitude, be approachable & provide a positive library experience to all 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 and the Internet.
  *   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.
  *   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 position.
  *   Must be able to effectively read (including cursive), write, speak and understand English.
  *   Regular & predictable physical attendance and punctuality is required.


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.

Hours:
24 hours per week:
Open Sundays, Labor Day – Memorial Day:
Week 1: Mon & Wed 2-8pm, Tues 10am-4pm,
Sat 11:15am-5:15pm
Week 2: Sun 11:15am-5:15pm, Mon & Wed 2-8pm,
 Fri 11:15am-5:15pm
No Sundays, Memorial Day – Labor Day:
Week 1:
Mon & Wed 2-8pm. Tues 10am-4pm,
Sat 11:15am-5:15pm
Week 2:
Mon & Wed 2-8pm, Tues 10am-4pm,
Fri 11:15am-5:15pm

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; and 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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