[Michlib-l] Employment Opportunity - Library Assistant, Wauseon Public Library, OH

[Janelle Thomas]

*Please excuse cross postings:*



*Library Assistant Position*

Library Assistants are a vital part of the services provided by the
library. Primary job responsibilities include circulation desk duties,
assisting patrons with materials and services, shelving materials, and
helping with library programs.

Qualifications for this position include: a High School Diploma or GED
Equivalent. Experience in Library Setting is preferred. Computer knowledge
is required. The ability to navigate technology including social media
programs is preferred. This position may require heavy lifting and physical
strength.

*Successful Library Assistants have skills in*:

·         *Active Listening*: Understand the needs of patrons and following
the direction of supervisors.

·         *Public speaking*: Speak in a friendly and professional manner
while making eye contact and using a proper tone.

·         *Interpersonal Skills*: Demonstrate strong listening skills and
working with patrons and coworkers in a diplomatic manner.

·         *Reading Comprehension*: Possess the ability to understand
work-related documents as well as the nature of the materials of the
library.

·         *Technology*: Ability to learn new technology both used for work
purposes and supporting patrons who use public technology within the
library.

*Position requirements include*:

·         Availability to work a typical schedule of 24-28 hours per week,
with the understanding that more hours may be required to maintain library
operations.

·         Commitment to work evenings and Saturdays based on library hours.

·         Willingness to join a strong team and adapt to the positive
culture of the library.

*Compensation*: This position pays $15.00 per hour.

*Probationary Period*: The successful candidate will be evaluated after a
90-day probationary period.

Benefits include participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement
System, paid vacation and sick time.

Send resume and cover letter to:                              Dan Baldwin,
Interim Director


117 E. Elm Street


Wauseon, OH  43567

Or email
to:
dbaldwin at seolibraries.org

*Deadline for applications will be June 3, 2024.*



*Janelle Thomas *(she/her/hers)* | *Executive Director *| *The Northwest
Regional Library System (NORWELD) *| *Phone: 419-352-2903 |
jthomas at norweld.org


*This message and any response to it may constitute a public record and
thus may be publicly available to anyone who requests it.*
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