Teton County is hiring: Senior Library Assistant - Adult Services in Jackson

Senior Library Assistant - Adult Services

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Position open until Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 5pm.

Job Summary

Under general supervision, performs paraprofessional duties requiring a working knowledge of library science techniques and practices for interpreting, adapting, and verifying library records; provides assistance to patrons.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs circulation desk procedures, such as checking in and checking out materials, registering patrons, and collecting fines at the Front Desk, Technology Desk, Research Desk and/or Youth Services Desk.
• Perform difficult or complex bibliographic searches using a wide variety of manual and automated databases and on-standard resources.
• As assigned, assist with developing specific areas of the Library collection, including evaluation, selection, weeding, repairs, and filing library materials.
• Copy catalog by applying associated rules and standards.
• Answers directional questions and refers patrons to appropriate personnel.
• Assists patrons with ready-reference questions and reader advisory, bibliographic instruction and database searching.
• Assists patrons with mechanical operations of library equipment, including online resources and computer devices.
• Accesses and retrieves information for library patrons and staff as requested.
• Performs a wide variety of advanced clerical work including maintaining records, verifying accuracy of information, researching discrepancies, processing materials, and recording information.
• Checks in deliveries of interlibrary loan materials.
• Processes, withdraws, repairs, or reconditions library materials.
• Sorts, shelves, and files library materials and reads shelves.
• Provide reference services to patrons; verify interlibrary loan (ILL) patron requests; locate materials; check for copyright compliance and send requests.
• May manage the cash register, copier monies, deposits, billing for lost and/or damaged books, and send notices for lost or overdue books.
• Provides Reader’s Advisory services including developing library displays, writing book reviews and conducting staff reader’s advisory training.
• Assists in the delivery of a variety of literature-based programs and activities including story-time, library tours and instruction; afterschool programming; and summer reading.
• Supports the relationship between the Teton County Library Staff and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with patrons and Library staff; and maintains confidentiality of work‑related issues and County information.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Library Science or related field; AND one year relevant library experience; OR equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Required Licenses And Certifications

• Must possess a valid Wyoming/Idaho Driver’s License and maintain an acceptable driving record.

Required Knowledge Of

• Standard library science, resources, methods, and techniques.
• Library cataloging rules and standards.
• Microsoft Office products which includes Word and Excel applications.
• Administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as managing files and records.
• Library database systems, including how they are utilized for patron records, cataloging, circulation, reporting and research.

Required Skills In

• Interpreting information, analyze and solve problems.
• Effectively communicating with the public including communicating technical information to non‑technical persons.
• Working as a team member and fostering a cooperative work environment.
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment.
• Schedule may include evenings and weekends.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Other

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Government Administration

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