Summary

This part-time role at the Purcellville Library involves helping adults with book recommendations, running community programs, providing customer service at the front desk, and reaching out to local groups to promote library services.

It's perfect for someone who loves books, enjoys interacting with people, and is eager to learn and collaborate in a team setting.

The job requires flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays, with some physical tasks like lifting and moving carts.

Key Requirements

High School Diploma
Two years of direct customer service experience to the public
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
Strong multi-tasking, organizational, and technology skills
Ability to plan and lead programs for adult audiences
Conduct outreach and build partnerships with community organizations
Physical ability to lift up to 40 pounds and push/pull carts up to 200 pounds

Full Job Description

Loudoun County Public Library (LCPL) builds community by promoting the joy of reading and learning. Serving as the civic center of the community, LCPL provides free and equal access to a full variety of library resources and innovative technologies to enhance the quality of life and meet the informational, educational, and cultural interests of the entire community.

Requirements

Loudoun County Public Library (LCPL) is seeking to fill a part-time Adult Services Library Assistant position at Purcellville Library. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, service-minded, community-oriented, and a collaborative life-long learner who embraces the public library's primary role of promoting the joy of reading and learning in the community. As members of an enthusiastic team, Library Assistants provide direct customer service in reference, reader's advisory, programming and circulation functions, as well as assist customers of all ages in the use of library resources and technologies. Adult Services Library Assistants plan and lead programs for primarily adult audiences and conduct outreach to create partnerships with community organizations.

The successful candidate will be a passionate, creative team player with excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills. Must possess strong multi-tasking, organizational and technology skills. All staff work in a collaborative environment with other staff to complete daily tasks, conduct programs and coordinate outreach.

LCPL provides services seven (7) days a week including Friday and Saturday evenings. Work schedules vary and include weekends, evenings and holidays.

Hiring salary is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

High School Diploma; two (2) years of prior experience providing direct customer service to the public. Experience with Microsoft Office products preferred.

Loudoun County provides a language stipend for individuals who pass a language proficiency test.

Additional Information

Successful candidates will undergo background checks as required.

Notary Public License and/or Passport Acceptance Agent certification may be required within one year of hire date. Work requires the ability to push or pull wheeled carts weighing up to 200 pounds. Some bending, reaching, walking and standing required. Ability to lift up to 40 pounds required.

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