What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Assistant- Chester County Library position at Chester County Library System?
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Requisition# 04421
Title Library Assistant- PT
Department Chester County Library
Location 450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton, PA 19341
The Chester County Library has an opening for a Part Time Library Assistant who is responsible for performing
Circulation procedures to ensure quality customer service and a smooth, accurate flow of library materials to and from
customers, including following Library and County policies in order to maintain the public service image of the library.
Responsibilities:
Provide front line customer service assistance, handle general account issues, complaints, grievances, delinquent
accounts and accounts in collection.
Requirements:
This position requires excellent organizational and oral communications skills, flexibility, a genuine enjoyment of the
public, a commitment to public service, and the ability to handle stressful situations. The position also requires the
ability to master basic and specialized online circulation functions, and demonstrate current PC proficiency including
internet, email and Microsoft Office skills. Previous customer service or retail experience preferred.
Physical abilities:
Handle, lift, or move library materials weighing up to 25 lbs.; stand at a computer terminal for up to 4 hours; wheel book
trucks weighing up to 125 lbs.; and to stand, sit, walk, stoop or reach within a confined area.
All library positions require the following criminal background and child abuse clearances: Report of criminal history
from the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP); Child Abuse History Clearance from the Department of Human Services (Child
Abuse); and Fingerprint based federal criminal history submitted through the Pennsylvania State Police or its authorized
agent (FBI).
Position Type: Part-Time/Non-Exempt
Salary: $16.78 per hour
Shift: Hours will vary including nights and weekends
Weekly Hours: 20
Deadline: Applications will be accepted until position is filled
To apply go to www.chesco.org and click on Employment.
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