Circulation Assistant – 20 Hours

July 24, 2024

Qualifications

High School degree required. Library experience or experience working with the public preferred. Must be able to work effectively and communicate with a wide variety of co-workers and members of the general public. Strong computer skills and ability to handle cash and credit card transactions. Ability to become certified as a Passport Acceptance Agent preferred but not required.

Brief Job Description

Reporting to the Circulation Department Manager, this position provides excellent customer service by checking in and out library materials, answering phones and patron questions, as well as directing them to the appropriate resources within the library. Responsible for maintaining good public relations by using tact and providing friendly service. Processes passport requests, if certified as a Passport Acceptance Agent.

Hours

20 Hours per week. Daytime, Evening and Weekend Hours Required.

Pay and Benefits

Starting rate of pay - $11.56 - $12.56 per hour, non-exempt. The library offers generous paid time off including vacation, sick, and holiday hours.

Deadline

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Adult Services Assistant Manager

July 9, 2024

Qualifications

Westlake Porter Public Library seeks a customer-service and team-oriented professional. Experience in a makerspace or other creative space is preferred. Master’s degree in library science from an American Library Association accredited university required. Three to five years of public service library experience required.  Supervisory experience is also required.

Brief Job Description

Assist the Adult Services Manager with managing the department and its employees.  Responsible for overseeing the library’s Makerspace.  Requires thorough knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts of library science.  Strong commitment to creativity, self-directed learning, exploration of new technologies, and exchange of information and skills with others.  Advanced knowledge and understanding of technology and ability to learn about new technologies are required. Strong commitment to public service.  Excellent supervisory skills, including ability to monitor, evaluate, and provide continuous feedback.  Ability to coach, train, and mentor to develop staff. Strong written, verbal, customer service and interpersonal skills needed. 

Hours

40 hours per week. Evening and weekend hours required as needed.

Job Classification

Exempt, Manager; Salary grade 400

Salary Range

$50,273 - $70,866

Deadline

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 or until filled