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Updated: 7/25/08

Adult Circulation Assistants | Children's Circulation Assistants | Computer Aide/Security Monitor | Book Sorter | Student Assistants


Circulation Assistant
Part-time positions available in the Adult Circulation Department

Duties:
• Check out library materials
• Check in library materials
• Register new library borrowers
• Assist in other tasks related to the operation of the department

Hours:
• 22-29 hours per week
• Some evening and weekend hours

Requirements:
• High School Diploma
• Ability to work with public
• Have accurate alphabetical and numerical skills
• Have basic keyboard skills

To Apply for Position:
Pick up an application at the Main Desk.


Children's Circulation Assistants
Part-time positions available in the Children's Department

Duties:
• Check out library materials
• Check in library materials
• Register new library borrowers
• Assist with children's programs
• Assist in other tasks related to the operation of the department

Hours:
• 25-29 hours per week
• Some evening and weekend hours

Requirements:
• High School Diploma
• Ability to work with both children and adults
• Have accurate alphabetical and numerical skills
• Have basic keyboard skills
• Interest in children's materials and preschool storytime is a plus

To Apply for Position:
Pick up an application at the Children's Checkout Desk in the lower level.


Computer Aide/Security Monitor
Part-time positions available in the Adult Periodicals Department

Duties:
• Provide assistance with public use computers
• Assist in the supervison of public areas on the second floor
• Assist the public with consumer inquiries and other periodicals searches
• Assist the public to locate materials using online catalog and other resources
• Assist in other tasks related to the operation of the department

Hours:
• 12-23 hours per week
• Daytime and weekend hours

Requirements:
• High School Diploma
• Ability to work with public
• Have accurate alphabetical and numerical skills
• Up-to-date computer skills, including familiarity with email and Microsoft Office applications

To Apply for Position:
Pick up an application at the Main Desk.


Book Sorter
Part-time position available in the Adult Circulation Department

Duties:
• Empty book bins
• Check in library materials
• Sort and arrange book trucks
• Shelve materials
• Deliver boxes to departments
• Assist in other tasks related to the operation of the department

Hours:
• 20 hours per week
• Afternoon and evening hours

Requirements:
• High School Diploma
• Have accurate alphabetical and numerical skills
• Have basic keyboard skills
• Physical strength is important

To Apply for Position:
Pick up an application at the Main Desk.


Student Assistant
Part-time positions available in the Adult, Periodicals and Children's Departments

Duties:
• Shelve material and assist in shelf maintenance
• Empty book bins
• Perform other assigned tasks related to the operation of the Department

Hours:
• 3 hours per day; 15 hours per week
• Afternoons, evenings and weekends

Requirements:
• High school or college student with good academic record
• Have accurate alphabetical and numerical skills
• Limited involvement in extra-curricular activities in school to allow for flexible scheduling

To Apply for Position:
Fill out an application at the Children's Desk or Adult Circulation Desk.


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