Job Description
Join our dynamic team at the Greensboro Public Library System as a Library Assistant! We provide all necessary equipment to ensure your success in supporting our community's educational and recreational needs. This role offers a unique opportunity to serve diverse patrons while leveraging modern library technology and resources. Enjoy a collaborative environment where your organizational skills and passion for learning make a tangible difference.
Responsibilities
- Manage circulation desk operations including check-outs, returns, and renewals using library-provided equipment
- Assist patrons with digital resources, catalog searches, and equipment troubleshooting
- Process new materials using library-provided cataloging systems and software
- Organize and maintain physical collections using provided shelving carts and tools
- Support technology initiatives with library-provided devices and software
- Coordinate community programs using provided AV equipment and event materials
- Perform inventory and preservation tasks using specialized library equipment
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; library science coursework preferred
- Experience with library management systems (e.g., ILS) and digital cataloging tools
- Proficient in using library-provided technology (computers, scanners, printers)
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in material handling
- Excellent communication skills for diverse patron interactions
- Ability to operate library-specific equipment (RFID scanners, self-checkout machines)
- Basic troubleshooting skills for library-provided hardware/software