What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Services Assistant position at Baltimore County Public Library?
Job Code:
2025-682
Branch/Department:
Pikesville
FT/PT Status:
Salary range:
$19.06-Starting Salary
At BCPL, staff members have the opportunity to enrich individual lives and build strong communities by delivering exceptional customer experiences, establishing meaningful partnerships, and creating innovative learning spaces. We seek enthusiastic, open-minded, self-motivated individuals who can work well independently and with others. BCPL circulates over 10 million items and provides library services through its 19 branches, 4 mobile library vehicles, and an extensive outreach network. If you are forward thinking and passionate about public service, consider joining BCPL in this position.
Schedule:
Monday: 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Friday/Saturday Rotation: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Job Summary:
- Processes all material types and devices
- Processes daily monies, prepares revenue reports and makes bank deposits
- Performs routine collection maintenance duties, including but not limited to shelving, merchandising, shelf reading and processing various reports
- Creates/manages library customer accounts, including accepting, managing and negotiating payments (cash and electronic)
- Assists customers with all library services, including registering for appointments and reserving meeting spaces (in-person, via phone or virtually)
- Uses the library's website or catalog to search, locate and reserve an item in the library's catalog or from other library systems and performs basic materials advisory
- Assists customers with navigating website and accessing databases
- Assists customers with using public computers, including navigating online resources and using desktop software
- Assists customers with downloading library digital content to devices
- Assists with general technology questions and needs
- Assists customers with library equipment and services, such as scanning, printing, copying, faxing and use of self-service stations
- Assists with programs and outreach events based on operational needs of location from individual to group instruction covering all age groups, both in-person and virtually
- Assists with branch-specific daily operations and tasks such as opening/closing procedures
- Performs duties related to location-specific, specialized services and/or Centers of Excellence
- Must be able to meet scheduling requirements by arriving to work on time and staying until the end of one's shift
- Must be able to work evenings and weekends and be flexible with one's work schedule to meet daily operational requirement
- Must have access to transportation, as needed to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, including meetings, events and activities at other branch locations or offsite
- Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience of customer service required
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Valid driver's license (required for Library Services Assistant positions in Mobile Engagement units)
- Must be able to lift up to 25lbs. and push/pull a wheeled cart weighing up to 100lbs.
- Must be able to bend, kneel, crouch and stretch for extended periods of time
- Must be able to stand or walk for up to two (2) hours at a time
- Must be able to read small print
*Applicants for this position will remain in consideration for any Part-Time Library Services Assistant position openings at this location within the next six months and do not need to reapply.*
We have a 14 step pay scale. Internal applicants starting pay varies based on their current step on the salary scale. We also offer, as appropriate, overtime pay, comp. time, and differential pay.
The Library offers an excellent benefits package that includes pay holidays, 20 vacation days, 15 sick days, and seven personal days per year. In addition the Library also offers health, dental, vision, life, voluntary long-term disability, pension, deferred compensation, an employee assistance program, flex spending, and Commuter Choice parking and transit accounts.
Salary : $19
