Library Assistant

Library Assistant (PT) – Technical Services

The Chester County Library, Exton has an opening for a part-time Library Assistant in the Technical Services Department. This position assists in ordering, receiving, and submitting invoices for library materials for the Chester County Library and its Henrietta Hankin Branch. Responsibilities include unpacking and verifying received materials, preparing new materials for cataloging, entering receiving data into library order records and purchase order software, preparing invoices for payment by the Finance Office, creating purchase orders and placing orders, managing department mail, assisting with processing, and other duties as needed. This position requires a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), excellent verbal and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, strong time management and organizational skills, and basic skills to use a computer and various software packages. At least one year of public library-related experience, general knowledge of library practices and principles, demonstrated commitment to public and customer service, and general knowledge of current library technology are preferred. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand; sit; walk; kneel, stoop or squat; talk or hear. Occasionally, the employee will need to reach or work with arms above shoulder height, bend or twist at the waist, climb stairs, push a cart up to 75 pounds, and lift and carry from 25 to 30 pounds for a distance of approximately three feet. All library positions require the following criminal background and child abuse clearances: Report of criminal history from the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP); Child Abuse History Clearance from the Department of Human Services (Child Abuse); and Fingerprint based federal criminal history submitted through the Pennsylvania State Police or its authorized agent (FBI). Criminal background check is required. State Child Abuse Clearance is required. All employees of the Chester County Library are considered a mandated reporter of suspected child abuse under the Child Protective Services Law (Title 23 Pa. C.S.A. Chapter 63).

Essential Duties

• Assist with evaluation of the adult book collection for condition and use.
• Update online catalog as materials are withdrawn from the collection.
• Help with catalog maintenance tasks.
• Maintain the Collection Development Storage Collection.
• Maintain the New Book and Rental Collections.
• Perform clerical tasks relating to selection.
• Attend county workshops and continuing education classes, as required.
• Perform other duties, tasks and special projects, as required.

Qualifications/Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• General knowledge of library practices and principles.
• Demonstrated commitment to public service.
• General knowledge of current library technology.
• Easily adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Ability to coordinate and direct work assignments.
• Ability to establish priorities.
• PA criminal background check.
• PA child abuse clearance.
• FBI fingerprint-based criminal background check.
• Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience: Knowledge of Chester County
• At least one year of public library-related experience.
• Knowledge of Chester County Library policies, procedures, services and programs.

Relevant background checks, clearances, physicals, drug tests, and any other assessments or evaluations will be conducted after an offer of employment is given per County policy. Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have: Basic to Intermediate Office Suite Skills, (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Explorer) Basic OutLook skills (Email and Calendar) Proficiency with Library's online catalog Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand; sit; walk; kneel, stoop or squat; talk or hear. Occasionally, the employee will need to reach or work with arms above shoulder height, bend or twist at the waist, climb stairs, push up to 75 pounds, and lift and carry from 25 to 30 pounds for a distance of approximately three feet. Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Work is performed inside in an office or public desk environment