Library Assistant - Bogota Public Library

Job Description:

Library Assistants at Bogota Library wear a lot of hats, so if you’re someone who likes to keep busy and learn new things, we are the Library for you! 

Duties may include (but are not limited to): Circulation (checking items in and out, processing holds and in-transit items, processing new items for the collection, maintaining a helpful and friendly demeanor with all patron interactions, collecting fees for fines, prints, etc., shelving and organizing); Programming (setup and cleanup, coordination and execution of programs); Reference (helping patrons find items/materials, helping with ready reference questions, assisting with our desktop computers and patron devices when possible, assisting with our digital library offerings); and Passport Services (passing a virtual training to become a passport acceptance agent, taking and printing passport photos, processing forms accurately, learning and clearly communicating passport policies to patrons). 

In keeping with its motto, “tiny but mighty,” Bogota may be small in size, but it is a very busy library with a big heart. This is a perfect position for something thinking about attending graduate school for library science. 

Requirements

• US citizenship, as only American citizens can serve as passport acceptance agents

• Completion of a high school diploma or higher

• At least one year of customer service experience 

• Familiarity with basic technology: Google Suite, Microsoft, smartphones and tablets, etc. 

• Ability to communicate in-person and in writing

• A positive attitude and willingness to work with colleagues and the public 

• Fluency in Spanish and/or experience working in a public library, particularly with LEAP/Polaris/Innovative products, a plus!

Schedule

Mondays 3-8pm, Wednesdays 3-8pm, and Saturdays 10am-3pm, with the opportunity for more shifts as needed. 

If you are interested and ready to work with a fun and hardworking team, please send a cover letter and resume to Library Director Sara Cassaro at cassaro@bogota.bccls.org. 

Application link or email address: cassaro@bogota.bccls.org

Salary range or hourly wage: $16.25/hour

MLS required: No, an MLS is not required.

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