Job Description
Join the Plano Public Library System as a Library Assistant and launch your career in information services! We offer comprehensive paid training for passionate individuals eager to serve our diverse community. Enjoy competitive compensation, flexible scheduling, and a collaborative environment where you'll develop valuable skills in resource management, customer engagement, and digital literacy. Perfect for career changers and recent graduates!
Responsibilities
- Assist patrons with library resources, catalog searches, and digital tools
- Manage circulation desk operations including check-outs, returns, and renewals
- Organize and maintain physical/digital collections with precision
- Facilitate community programs and educational workshops
- Process new materials and update inventory databases
- Provide exceptional customer service to all library visitors
- Support interlibrary loan and resource-sharing initiatives
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (college preferred)
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Basic computer literacy and comfort with technology
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Attention to detail with data management tasks
- Willingness to learn library-specific systems and procedures
- Customer service experience preferred but not required