Library Assistant 2 (LA2)

The Sam T. Wilson Public Library, nestled in the heart of Arlington, Tennessee, is a beacon of knowledge and community engagement. We are dedicated to promoting lifelong learning and a love of reading. Our mission is to inform, enrich, and empower every patron, provide easy access to a wide variety of materials, services, and programs, and meet the personal, educational, cultural, and professional information needs of the community.

Want to be a part of a thriving and growing library that impacts the surrounding community daily? Apply now to join the Sam T. Wilson Public Library team!

Position Summary:

The Sam T. Wilson Public Library seeks a part-time Library Assistant 2 (LA2) to join our team and provide exceptional customer service to the Arlington community. The LA2 performs a variety of moderately complex technical and paraprofessional duties in support of various sections and functions of the library, primarily at the circulation desk and within the collection.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide customer service by welcoming patrons, issuing library cards, checking in/out materials, and managing patron accounts.
• Assist patrons with locating materials, using computers, and explaining procedures (checking out, logging onto the Internet, making copies, etc.).
• Accept and process fees and other payments.
• Assist with programming, including children's programming, preparation, displays, and basic marketing.
• Provide information regarding programs, events, study rooms, etc.
• Shelve library materials.
• Follow all legal and policy requirements related to patron privacy patron records.
• Assist with collection management, including processing new materials, donated materials, damaged items, etc.
• May assist with the processing of InterLibrary Loans or other specialized tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of library experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of library systems and databases preferred.
• Ability to work a regular schedule that includes a combination of days, evenings, and weekends.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• English/Spanish speaking is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to frequently move within the library, file and retrieve books and other items on high shelves, and lift, push/pull, hold/carry items weighing up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to sit for long periods and maintain focus on projects such as computer screens or detailed paperwork.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Tuition Assistance
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Salary: $16.00 hourly