Jackson District Library is hiring: Library Assistant I Eastern Branch in Jackso

Overview

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Pay

Base pay range: $16.35/hr

Job Details

• Location: Eastern Branch, Jackson, MI
• Hours/Week: 20
• Employment type: Part-time
• Teamster Position
• Closing date: September 5, 2025
• Status: Full or Part time non-exempt
• Reports to: Branch Manager, Department Coordinator, or Department Manager

Benefits and Additional Information

The benefits for this position include sick, vacation, personal business, and holiday time. In addition, Jackson District Library offers an Employee Assistance Program, a tax deferred savings plan, and Assurity voluntary benefits are available.

Cover letter is not required, but appreciated. One year of some college or trade work is also desired. EOE.

Job Description

Title: LIBRARY ASSISTANT I

Reports to: Branch Manager, Department Coordinator, or Department Manager

Status: Full or Part time/non-exempt

Under the direction of the Branch Manager, Department Coordinator, or Department Manager, assists patrons in various aspects of library use both in person and virtually, processes materials and interlibrary loan requests, works on special departmental or branch projects as assigned and performs a variety of clerical services to assist in the efficient and effective operation of the Library.

Responsibilities

• Models a positive customer service attitude
• Checks materials in and out
• Demonstrates knowledge of basic computer software, library databases, and digital resources
• Assists patrons in placing requests for library materials
• Answers reference questions
• Issues library cards
• Processes interlibrary loan materials and requests
• Monitors and assists with use of computers, mobile devices, tablets, and e-readers

Works on departmental and branch projects as assigned by management or as workloads dictate

• Plans, presents, and assists with all JDL activities, classes, displays, and outreach
• Performs clerical and support functions within the department
• Processes incoming and outgoing materials
• Assists in collection maintenance projects
• Performs data entry, and compiles and maintains statistical information

Performs a variety of services to assist in the efficient and effective operation of the Library

• Makes recommendations regarding collection maintenance
• Keeps library materials organized, shelved, and neatly arranged
• Reads shelves and conducts inventories
• Helps patrons and staff with problem solving and basic troubleshooting of equipment, hardware, and software
• Performs specific ongoing tasks such as basic housekeeping and grounds keeping functions, mailroom duties, drop box duties, materials rotations, creating and designing displays, etc.
• Works and cross trains with other staff, branches, and departments
• Knows and follows library procedures and policies

The qualifications listed above are guidelines. Other combinations of education and experience which could provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job may be considered.

Employment Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus some college course work
• 1 year of similar job experience (customer service)
• 1 year business/office experience
• Basic computer knowledge

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, sit, bend, twist, stoop, reach and grasp, walk, push, pull, or lift materials or equipment weighing 15 pounds or more, manually manipulate computer keyboard, mouse, and scanner, etc.

Additional Requirements

Ability to read and write, type and operate standard computer software, perform basic mathematical computations, communicate effectively, work a determined schedule including evenings and weekends, take and follow direction, work well with patrons, coworkers, and management, organize work successfully, maintain confidentiality, give attention to detail, maintain a positive customer service attitude, meet deadlines, work independently, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

Other: The qualifications listed above are guidelines. Other combinations of education and experience which could provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job may be considered.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Customer service
• Library operations

Industries

• Library

EOE