Library Assistant

Pay

• Hiring Range: $16.39 - $19.67 Hourly
• Pay Range: $16.39 - $22.95 Hourly

Hours

• Part Time, 20 hours per week.
• Partial days, evenings, and weekends are required.

Location

• Main Library

• 304 S Main Street | South Bend, IN 46601

Essential Job Functions

Library Assistants provide excellent service and connect community members with library services and materials. Under the direct supervision of the Youth Services Assistant Manager, and with an unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, the Library Assistant will:

• Provide hands-on customer service. Assist patrons with library accounts and issuing library cards. Assist patrons in person or on the phone with transactions, such as using self-checks, fax/scanning, and printing. Perform circulation duties, including check-out, placing holds, collecting fines, and searching patron database.
• Connect patrons digitally by helping them use a variety of devices and technologies.
• Perform daily departmental procedures, including cash register operations. Use a variety of library technologies and softwares. Troubleshoot computers, copiers, and equipment as needed.
• Help patrons one-on-one with a variety of in-depth projects and topics such as completing government forms, school projects, job applications, etc. Provide readers’ advisory and reference services to patrons.
• Provide accurate information and directional assistance for patrons, including performing online catalog searches and locating items on the shelf.
• Participate in merchandising and maintaining branch appearance including filling displays and performing shelving responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.