Library Aide - Alexandria, United States - Alexandria Library

Description

(Temporary - No Benefits)

2 Positions Available

Duncan Branch Library or Beatley Central Library

Duties:

• Register customers for library cards, check items in/out and retrieve materials for customers
• Answer questions and direct phone calls
• Collect fines and fees associated with library services
• Assist customers with searches, locating materials, using online databases, computers, printers, selfcheck machines, photocopiers
• Organize materials to be shelved
• Additional duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to work with mínimal supervision
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and the public
• Ability to bend, stoop, lift and stretch in order to manage materials

Minimum requirements:
High School Diploma or GED is required; some college education is preferred. Library Page (Page I) experience is desirable. Physically lift and carry materials either loose or in bags/boxes weighing up to 40 pounds. Must be able to push fully loaded book carts. A knowledge of, or willingness to learn, library practices (including the use of computers and other technologies) is required. Other library experience, customer service experience, office work, or volunteer experience can be applied.


Schedule: 15 hours per week. Hours are scheduled to meet the needs of the branch and will include every Saturday.


Locations:

Duncan Branch Library

2501 Commonwealth Avenue

Alexandria, VA 22301


OR
Beatley Central Library

5005 Duke Street

Alexandria, VA 22304


Compensation:
$16.93 per hour


These positions are not eligible for benefits.
**Open Until Filled