Library Assistant
Position: Hourly, Part-Time, non-exempt: 24 hours per week (shift includes Saturday 9am-1pm, and additional weekday shifts)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Must be 18 years of age or older.
Required:
· Strong interpersonal and customer service skills including written and oral communication skills
· Basic computer skills including experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
· Professionalism and dependability
· Must be able to pass a background check
Preferred: At least one year experience in customer service, records management, office management, library setting, or similar duties in a public setting.
Description:
· Assist patrons with locating materials, using computers, making copies, and researching information
· Assist with management of daily flow of books and materials (check out, check in, shelve, clean, organize)
· Enforce library policies regarding patrons and library materials
· Manage historical materials housed in the library
· Assist with library events and programming
· Perform other duties, as assigned
An ideal candidate will: be an excellent team player who is also independently motivated to complete assigned tasks; have an interest in and contribute to independently or cooperatively developing and leading library programming; with training, be comfortable using and managing electronic databases; develop knowledge and skills to utilize the library software; and work to maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
If this describes you, and you are interested in this position on our team, submit a current resume and three references, including their contact information, by June 30, 2025.
Ardmore Public Library
25836 Main Street
Ardmore, TN 38449
Or
ardmorelib@ardmore.net
Position: Hourly, part-time, non-exempt: 20 hours per week (some work outside of library hours will be required)
Required:
· Professionalism and dependability
· Experience working independently and efficiently to complete tasks with minimal supervision
· Must be able to lift or carry objects up to 20 pounds.
· Must be able to pass a background check
Description:
· Maintain consistent schedule of cleaning, trashing, and organization of materials
· Maintain inventory of janitorial-related supplies, notify supervisor regarding janitorial supply needs, and re-stock supplies as needed
· Report maintenance or repair needs to Library Director
· Maintain organization of library supply materials
· Work independently and manage time effectively
· Perform other duties, as assigned
Preferred: At least 6 months experience doing similar tasks in a public setting.
An ideal candidate will: have at least 6 months experience completing the described tasks in a public setting; be an excellent team player who is also independently motivated to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision; and work to maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
If this describes you, and you are interested in this position on our team, submit a current resume and three references, including their contact information, by June 30, 2025.
Ardmore Public Library
25836 Main Street
Ardmore, TN 38449
Or
ardmorelib@ardmore.net