Library Assistant

Job overview

The Library Assistant role is onsite in Bedford, KY, part-time at approximately 20 hours per week, with daytime, evening, and weekend shifts based on library needs. Compensation is not specified. Trimble County Public Library connects the community with knowledge and experiences and aims to enrich lives, build community, and prepare for the future. The assistant supports daily library operations and public access to collections and services by helping patrons, handling circulation, maintaining materials and spaces, and assisting with programs and outreach.

What you'll do

• Provide customer service
• carry out opening and closing procedures
• sort, shelve, and shelf-read materials
• help patrons use library equipment, the online catalog, databases, and digital collections
• perform circulation tasks, including check-in, check-out, registrations, holds, and fee collection
• provide basic reference and readers’ advisory assistance
• maintain an organized and welcoming environment
• and assist with displays, programs, outreach, and operational projects.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

library assistant

bedford ky

trimble county public library

part-time

circulation

patron services

shelving

online catalog

reference assistance

library programs

customer service

evening shifts

weekend shifts

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

About the employer

Trimble County Public Library is hiring for this role. Industry: Libraries and Archives. Sector: 51.