Library Associate - Lewis And Clark

The Lewis and Clark Branch is seeking a part-time Library Associate to perform a variety of circulation, reference, and clerical duties to meet the needs of Library customers.

The mission of the St. Louis County Library is to provide the resources and services to enrich individual minds, enhance lives and expand perspectives. SLCL is an award winning library system with branches throughout St. Louis County. We have transformed into a meaningful community resource with updated facilities and an array of programs and partnerships that serve over 860,000 patrons.

Salary: $18.35 an hourHours:Tuesday and Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.Saturday: 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.One Sunday per month

Essential Responsibilities:

Performs circulation duties to establish and maintain accurate customer records.Interviews customers to assess their needs in order to provide appropriate assistance or information.Assists customers with public access computing to ensure they make effective use of technological resources.Educates customers in Library skills to enable them to become confident Library users.Performs clerical duties, in accordance with performance standards, to maintain the organization of Library materials and provide customer services.Organizes and participates in special projects, outreach and programming to enhance the quality of service to the community.

Job Qualifications:

High School DiplomaMust possess a commitment to a high level of public service to Library customersMust possess excellent communication and organization skills

Benefits:

Paid VacationDomestic Violence Leave PolicyEmployee Assistance Program

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Ability to stand for up to 8 hours per shiftAbility to bend very low shelves or reach to very high shelves when retrieving library materialsAbility to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.Ability to push a full cart of books or other Library materialsAbility to complete multiple tasks simultaneouslyAbility to operate various types of Library equipmentAbility to use a pc, word processing, and e-mail