Part-Time Public Services Assistant

Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library Whitestown IN
Part-Time 25 Hours per Week $18.93/hour

Do you enjoy helping people solving problems and being part of a community-focused team Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (HMMPL) is looking for a Part-Time Public Services Assistant to join our Whitestown Branch.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety in their workday. Youll be one of the friendly faces patrons turn to for helpwhether theyre checking out materials signing up for a library card looking for their next great read troubleshooting technology or attending a library program.

In this role youll:

• Welcome patrons and help connect them with the resources and services they need
• Assist with library cards check-in/check-out holds payments and account questions
• Help patrons locate materials and provide reader recommendations
• Provide basic technology assistance and troubleshooting
• Create promote and present programs for library patrons
• Help organize shelve and process library materials
• Assist with opening and closing procedures
• Participate in library-wide and community events
• Occasionally provide support at another HMMPL location or community event

This is a 25-hour-per-week position with flexibility in how a portion of your weekly hours are scheduled.

The current set public service desk schedule includes:

• Monday: 5:008:00 p.m.
• Thursday: 8:30 a.m.5:00 p.m.
• Friday: 8:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.

Remaining off-desk hours can be scheduled during weekday business hours providing flexibility in how you complete your 25-hour workweek.

This position also participates in the librarys weekend rotation typically about 13 weekends per year (roughly one weekend per month) and will help claim open shifts when additional coverage is needed due to team member time off.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Have a high school diploma or GED
• Have previous customer service and team-based work experience
• Enjoy working directly with people and providing excellent service
• Communicate clearly and professionally
• Are organized and comfortable balancing different responsibilities
• Are comfortable using Microsoft Office and Windows and learning new technology
• Can work effectively with patrons with a wide variety of needs and backgrounds

Experience with the Dewey Decimal System or Integrated Library Systems is helpful but not required.

At Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library we are dedicated to enriching the lives of the Zionsville and Whitestown communities. Our team embraces modern technology innovative services collaboration knowledge-sharing and opportunities that bring our community together.

While this position is primarily based at the Whitestown Branch occasional work at another HMMPL location or community event may be required.

Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.