Job Description
Join our dynamic team at Wichita Public Library as a Library Assistant and become a cornerstone of community literacy! We're seeking a passionate individual to deliver exceptional patron services, manage daily circulation operations, and support our educational programs. Enjoy a collaborative environment where your organizational skills and love for learning directly impact Wichita's cultural growth. Full-time benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional reference services and assist patrons in locating materials using digital catalog systems
- Manage circulation desk operations including check-in/check-out, renewals, and fine processing
- Shelve and organize library materials while maintaining accurate shelf order
- Assist with program coordination for children, teens, and adult literacy initiatives
- Operate library equipment including copiers, scanners, and self-service kiosks
- Conduct basic troubleshooting for public access computers and printers
- Process new acquisitions and maintain inventory records
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; library science degree preferred
- Minimum 1 year customer service experience in a library or retail setting
- Proficiency with integrated library systems (ILS) and Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent communication skills with ability to serve diverse patron populations
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 pounds
- Valid Kansas driver's license with clean driving record (for outreach duties)
- Pass background check and pre-employment drug screening