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Location: Thayne Branch Library, Thayne, WY  83127

Position Type: Part Time (10 hours per week)

Status:  Applications are Closed at this time. 8/14/2024
Posted: 08/02/2024 

Join Our Team at Thayne Branch Library!

Are you passionate about books and community? The Lincoln County Library System has an exciting opportunity for you!

Why You’ll Love This Job:

• Be the welcoming face that greets every patron with a smile.
• From working the circulation desk to creating eye-catching displays, no two days are the same.
• Gain valuable experience in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
• Some evening and Saturday hours are required.

What We’re Looking For:

• A positive attitude and love for working with the public.
• Strong communication and computer skills.
• A knack for organization and creativity.
• Library experience is a plus, but we’re happy to train the right person.

Part-Time: 10 hours per week

Starting Salary: $18.49/hour

Expected Start Date: Late August

Take the next step in your career and join a team that makes a difference in the community every day!

Application and job description is available at https://linclib.org/careers; open until filled. 

Submit application and resume to the Lincoln County Library System, 519 Emerald St, Kemmerer, WY 83101 or they may be emailed to admin@linclib.org.  Contact Kelsey Richards at 307-883-7323 for additional information. EOE.

Thank you for your interest.

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Library Assistant

EDUCATION: High School diploma or equivalent required 

EXPERIENCE: Prefer library and/or customer service experience. 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Under the direction of the Branch Manager or Youth Services Librarian, performs routine library tasks. Provides public service by assisting patrons in the use of the library through circulating materials, answering informational and reader’s advisory questions and assisting patrons with technology. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

Any of the following duties may be performed. These examples are not necessarily performed by all incumbents and does not include all specific tasks an incumbent may be expected to perform. 

1. Open and close the library, following established procedures. 

2. Perform circulation operations. 

3. Assist patrons with informational and reader’s advisory questions. 

4. Assist patrons with technology, online databases and library catalog. 

5. Assists with the management of collections. 

6. Assists in maintaining library statistics. 

7. Assists with maintaining periodicals. 

8. Processes holds and interlibrary loan requests. 

9. Processes new materials for circulation. 

10. Accurately reads and shelves materials. 

11. Updates computers when needed. 

12. Assists with patron activities and branch programming. 

13. Work evenings and weekends as needed. 

Necessary Knowledge, Ability and Skills: 

• Knowledge & compliance of LCLS practices and procedures. 

• Skill in working with technology. 

• Must exhibit excellent customer service skills. 

• Ability to work well with the public and coworkers. 

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

HOURS: 10-40 hours/week 

REPORTS TO: Branch Manager or Youth Services Librarian 

Adopted 2/2020

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