What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Assistant position at Chester County Library System?
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and Complies with the
American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Requisition# 04380
Title Library Assistant- PT
Department Chester County Library
Location 450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton, PA 19341
The Part-Time Library Assistant at the John W. Jacobs Technology Center (JTC) provides direct customer service
at the main JTC and the Makerspace desks. Key duties at the JTC main desk include assisting the public and
library staff in the use of computers, scanners, and printers. Key duties at the Makerspace desk include offering
Makerspace equipment training, assisting customers with their maker projects, conducting Makerspace and/or
STEM related workshops, and programs.
Additionally, the person in this position ensures that JTC computers, scanners, printers, and Makerspace
equipment are in good working order, sets up the laptops and projector for public/library classes and programs,
assists the usage of the projector and laptops, schedules library programs and workshops, proctors online
exams, checks STEM Kits in and out of the library and performs other duties, tasks and special projects, as
required.
This position requires excellent organizational and oral communications skills, flexibility, a genuine
enjoyment of working with the public, a commitment to public service, and the ability to handle stressful
situations. This position also requires the ability to demonstrate current PC proficiency including internet, email,
and Microsoft Office skills. The person in this position must possess a strong computer troubleshooting skill set.
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), some college required. Previous customer service
experience preferred.
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
Salary Information : $16.37 per hour
Shift: Hours will vary including nights and weekends
Weekly Hours: 12
Deadline: Applications will be accepted until position is filled
To apply go to www.chesco.org and click on Employment.
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