Employment Opportunities
We are not searching for employees at this time.
The Cambridge Memorial Library is not currently seeking a part-time employee.
Library Assistant
The Cambridge Memorial Library is seeking a part-time library assistant. This position will be scheduled approximately 5 hours a week and up to 10 hours. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, and be willing to work some weekends (Friday and Saturday). Starting pay is $10/hour.
Job Duties:
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Proactively assists patrons with finding materials and using library resources and technology, including computers, literacy station, and copy machine
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Perform circulation duties including checking books in and out, sorting and shelving books, and keeping circulation records
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Process new library materials
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Create take and make kits for distribution to patrons
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Assisting patrons in person, as well as on the phone, via email or live chat
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May assist with library programming for all ages
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Performs opening and closing duties as needed.
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Clean and sanitize hard surfaces of library
Success Factors:
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Maintain knowledge of current holdings and library resources, both print and electronic.
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Actively learn and apply library policies, procedures, and related skills.
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Demonstrate effective public service skills, understand public library operations, and support "patron first" practices.
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Consistently show a professional, courteous, and helpful attitude toward all patrons, in a variety of patron service situations.
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Actively greet and offer assistance to the Library's patrons and staff.
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Create positive experiences for library patrons by effectively and efficiently performing job tasks.
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Attentive to the library's standards for customer service, accuracy, quality, efficiency and all library policies and procedures ensuring that all work performed meets those standards
Requirements:
The requirements listed below are representative of the skills, abilities and demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Ability to perform several tasks concurrently under varying deadlines
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Ability to exercise tact, good judgment, and initiative in dealing with children, young adults, and adult patrons
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Skill in operating and troubleshooting computers and copy machines, and other technology
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Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing including clear, polite telephone communication skills
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Demonstrate proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel
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Ability to work efficiently under minimum supervision
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Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter and complete an application and drop off at the library or email to circdesk@cambridge.lib.ia.us. Attention: Laurie Hazel