Job Description
Join our dynamic team at the East Baton Rouge Parish Library and make a meaningful impact in our community! We're seeking a passionate Library Assistant with flexible scheduling to support our patrons and maintain our exceptional library services. This role offers the perfect blend of community engagement, organizational support, and professional growth in a welcoming environment.
As a cornerstone of Baton Rouge's cultural landscape, our library system serves over 400,000 residents annually. You'll work alongside dedicated professionals committed to fostering literacy, lifelong learning, and equitable access to information. We value creativity, collaboration, and community connection in everything we do.
Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional customer service to library patrons, assisting with resource navigation, technology support, and program registration
- Manage circulation desk operations including check-ins/check-outs, renewals, and fines processing
- Organize and maintain library collections through accurate shelving, inventory management, and material preservation
- Assist in planning and executing engaging community programs for diverse age groups
- Support digital literacy initiatives by providing one-on-one tech assistance and workshop instruction
- Collaborate with team members on collection development, displays, and promotional materials
- Contribute to a welcoming, inclusive environment that reflects our community's diversity
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; college coursework in Library Science or Education preferred
- Minimum 1 year customer service experience with proven ability to handle diverse inquiries
- Proficiency with library systems (ILS), Microsoft Office Suite, and basic tech troubleshooting
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in record-keeping and inventory management
- Excellent communication skills with ability to serve patrons of all ages and backgrounds
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed for branch coverage
- Valid Louisiana driver's license and reliable transportation for inter-branch travel
- CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain within 30 days)