FT Temporary Library Assistant/ YS Job at Tuscaloosa Public Library in Tuscaloos

Overview

FT Temporary Library Assistant / Youth Services – Tuscaloosa Public Library

Status: Temporary - Full Time (Estimated employment dates) September 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025. Actual beginning and end dates will be discussed when hired. Schedule: Day, evening, and weekend hours required. Salary: $13.00 per hour. Benefits: Not Eligible.

Position Details

• Title Of The Position: Temporary Library Assistant


• Department: Youth Services


• Reports To: Youth Services Manager


• Supervisory Responsibility: None


• Employment type: Temporary

Position Summary

The Library Assistant assists patrons with routine service including locating materials, processing material requests, and assisting with computer usage. The Library Associate also assists with creating bibliographies, programming, and maintaining the assigned collection area.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements are typical of an office environment and include sitting, standing, bending, walking, reaching, pushing/pulling carts weighing over 100 lbs., lifting items weighing up to 25 lbs. and looking at a computer screen for long periods.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, with some post-secondary education preferred


• One (1) – two (2) years previous experience providing customer service to the general public


• A valid driver’s license

Competencies

• Accurate/Efficient work performance: Performs job functions accurately and efficiently; maintains attention to detail; follows procedures; makes sound judgments and timely decisions; can manage multiple projects and carry out tasks with minimal instructions; bases decisions on facts; communicates openly with supervisor and chain-of-command.


• Good communication skills: Writes and speaks clearly and effectively; demonstrates openness and tact; listens well; asks questions to ensure understanding; informs supervisor of problems in a timely manner.


• Reliability and Dependability: Completes work in a timely and consistent manner; punctual; prepared for work; follows policies and procedures.


• Cooperation and Teamwork: Treats all people with kindness and respect; values diverse perspectives; works harmoniously with others; cooperates with management, coworkers, and patrons.


• Committed to Safety: Takes personal responsibility for safety; understands and carries out safety measures; maintains a neat and orderly work environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists patrons with routine service including selecting and locating materials, processing material requests, and creating bibliographies


• Assists in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs


• Assists with creating and maintaining displays


• Assist patrons with computer usage, reader’s advisory, and catalog searches


• Assists with maintaining assigned area of collection including shelving, shelf reading, shifting, and weeding


• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills


• Demonstrates strong customer service skills in interactions with patrons and coworkers


• Communicates professionally, courteously, and effectively


• Operates library equipment such as computers, copiers, bar code scanner, book carts, and postage processing equipment, vehicles, and telephone in an appropriate, respectful, efficient manner


• Works on special projects as assigned