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The Middletown Free Library believes a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace is one where all employees and volunteers, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education or disability, feels valued and respected. We are committed to a nondiscriminatory approach and provide equal opportunity for employment and advancement. We respect and value diverse life experiences and heritages and are committed to ensuring that all voices are valued and heard.
A background check must be completed by all Middletown Free Library employees prior to employment. Anyone employed by the library age 14 and older must complete a report of criminal history from the PA State Police, Child Abuse History Clearance from the Dept. of Public Welfare as well as a fingerprint based federal criminal history (FBI). Library employees are considered Mandated Reporters under 23 Pa. C.S.A. § 6311.
Middletown Free Library
Summer Library Assistant
The Middletown Free Library is seeking a part-time summer Library Assistant. The successful candidate will be a motivated self-starter committed to delivering excellent customer service to people of all ages. Candidates must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and computer skills.
Schedule:
Must be available to work a mix of mornings, afternoons, evenings, and week-ends. 8 hours per week with extra hours possible to cover staff vacations and other open shifts.
Hourly Rate: Based on experience and qualifications. No benefits provided.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Knowledge and Skills:
Physical Requirements:
The position requires a Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check & FBI Fingerprint Clearance.
Qualifications: High School student age 16 & up or High School diploma/GED. Must be highly motivated, a quick learner and able to adapt to changing user needs. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to cheerfully respond to patron requests, become familiar with library resources and services, work cooperatively in a team environment, be able to prioritize work and complete assignments in a timely manner.
To Apply: Interested applicants should send their cover letter, references, and resume to Director at midirector@delcolibraries.org
Summer Library Assistant
The Middletown Free Library is seeking a part-time summer Library Assistant. The successful candidate will be a motivated self-starter committed to delivering excellent customer service to people of all ages. Candidates must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and computer skills.
Schedule:
Must be available to work a mix of mornings, afternoons, evenings, and week-ends. 8 hours per week with extra hours possible to cover staff vacations and other open shifts.
Hourly Rate: Based on experience and qualifications. No benefits provided.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintains excellent customer service (internal & external) at all times.
- Answers informational and directional questions of library customers in person and by phone. Routes customers to other staff as needed.
- Assists library customers with use of the computers and online catalog.
- Checks out, checks in, and renews library materials, notifies library users about fines and fees. Collects library fines and fees.
- Registers new library users. Renews and modifies records of current users.
- Assures the confidentiality of library use and library customer records.
- Resolves Circulation Desk problems, such as library customer concerns with lost or overdue items, fines, or registrations. Refers complex problems to the Head of Circulation or the Director.
- Performs Circulation Desk procedures.
- Sorts and prepares items for shelving or filing, including interlibrary deliveries and emptying book drops. Shelves items & performs shelf reading.
- Assists with library programs and displays; registration, signs, crafts, book lists, etc.
- Searches for holds requests, in-transit, missing, lost, overdue, or other items and follows up with library customers or staff as appropriate.
- Performs any duties designated by professional librarians in assigned work area
Knowledge and Skills:
- Positive and enthusiastic approach to public service.
- Ability to relate well and effectively communicate with library users of all ages.
- Must be able to work as part of a team.
- Flexibility and ability to adapt in a complex and changing environment.
- Demonstrated computer literacy, including basic proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Windows, and Internet.
- Ability to alphabetize correctly and to understand numerical arrangements utilizing the Dewey Decimal System.
Physical Requirements:
- While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to climb, use hands to finger, grasp, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, reach with hands and arms, stand, and walk
- Must be able to sit for 1-2 hours, and stand and/or walk for 4-8 hours per workday
- Must be able to bend/stoop, squat, kneel, lift, push/pull and reach above shoulder level for a large percentage of the workday for material manipulation
- Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate computers and various office equipment
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
- Ability to repetitively perform fine motor manipulations including typing and writing
The position requires a Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check & FBI Fingerprint Clearance.
Qualifications: High School student age 16 & up or High School diploma/GED. Must be highly motivated, a quick learner and able to adapt to changing user needs. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to cheerfully respond to patron requests, become familiar with library resources and services, work cooperatively in a team environment, be able to prioritize work and complete assignments in a timely manner.
To Apply: Interested applicants should send their cover letter, references, and resume to Director at midirector@delcolibraries.org
Middletown Free Library
Technical Services Library Assistant
The Middletown Free Library is seeking a part-time Technical Services Library Assistant. The successful candidate will be well organized and committed to delivering excellent customer service to people of all ages. Candidates must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and possess strong computer skills.
Schedule:
This position works a base of 12 hours per week, either three four-hours shifts or two six-hours shifts possible. Working as part of a week-end rotation, which is one 4.5 hour shift every four weeks is required and not included in the 12 hours per week. Exact hours each day can be discussed, however the days required are Monday and Friday.
Hourly Rate: Starting at $13.50/ hour, based on experience and qualifications. After one year, eligible for PTO and simple IRA.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Knowledge and Skills:
Physical Requirements:
The position requires a Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check & FBI Fingerprint Clearance.
Qualifications: High School diploma/GED. Must be highly motivated, a quick learner and able to adapt to changing user needs. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to cheerfully respond to patron requests, become familiar with library resources and services, work cooperatively in a team environment, be able to prioritize work and complete assignments in a timely manner.
To Apply: Interested applicants should send their cover letter, references, and resume to Director at midirector@delcolibraries.org
Technical Services Library Assistant
The Middletown Free Library is seeking a part-time Technical Services Library Assistant. The successful candidate will be well organized and committed to delivering excellent customer service to people of all ages. Candidates must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and possess strong computer skills.
Schedule:
This position works a base of 12 hours per week, either three four-hours shifts or two six-hours shifts possible. Working as part of a week-end rotation, which is one 4.5 hour shift every four weeks is required and not included in the 12 hours per week. Exact hours each day can be discussed, however the days required are Monday and Friday.
Hourly Rate: Starting at $13.50/ hour, based on experience and qualifications. After one year, eligible for PTO and simple IRA.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs cataloging and collection processing for all materials and all formats according to best practices and current standards.
- Creates and is responsible for monthly reports on library materials.
- Maintains excellent customer service (internal & external) at all times.
- Answers informational and directional questions of library customers in person and by phone. Routes customers to other staff as needed.
- Assists library customers with use of the computers and online catalog.
- Checks out, checks in, and renews library materials, notifies library users about fines and fees. Collects library fines and fees.
- Registers new library users. Renews and modifies records of current users.
- Assures the confidentiality of library use and library customer records.
- Resolves Circulation Desk problems, such as library customer concerns with lost or overdue items, fines, or registrations. Refers complex problems to the Head of Circulation or the Director.
- Performs Circulation Desk procedures.
- Sorts and prepares items for shelving or filing, including interlibrary deliveries and emptying book drops. Shelves items & performs shelf reading.
- Assists with library programs and displays; registration, signs, crafts, book lists, etc.
- Searches for holds requests, in-transit, missing, lost, overdue, or other items and follows up with library customers or staff as appropriate.
- Performs any duties designated by professional librarians in assigned work area
Knowledge and Skills:
- Excellent organizational skills as well as a demonstrated ability for strong attention to detail and the ability to work with little supervision
- Demonstrated computer literacy, including basic proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Windows, and Internet.
- An ability to generate, read, and understand spreadsheets and statistical reports
- Positive and enthusiastic approach to public service.
- Ability to relate well and effectively communicate with library users of all ages, including adults, teens and children.
- Must be able to work as part of a team.
- General knowledge of office practices and procedures.
- Flexibility and ability to adapt in a complex and changing environment.
- Ability to alphabetize correctly and to understand numerical arrangements utilizing the Dewey Decimal System.
Physical Requirements:
- While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to climb, use hands to finger, grasp, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, reach with hands and arms, stand, and walk
- Must be able to sit for 1-2 hours, and stand and/or walk for 4-8 hours per workday
- Must be able to bend/stoop, squat, kneel, lift, push/pull and reach above shoulder level for a large percentage of the workday for material manipulation
- Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate computers and various office equipment
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
- Ability to repetitively perform fine motor manipulations including typing and writing
The position requires a Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check & FBI Fingerprint Clearance.
Qualifications: High School diploma/GED. Must be highly motivated, a quick learner and able to adapt to changing user needs. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to cheerfully respond to patron requests, become familiar with library resources and services, work cooperatively in a team environment, be able to prioritize work and complete assignments in a timely manner.
To Apply: Interested applicants should send their cover letter, references, and resume to Director at midirector@delcolibraries.org