Newton, IA Library Assistant (Part-time)

Part-time Library Assistant at Newton Public Library

Hiring for a permanent, year-round, part-time (20 hours per week) Library Assistant at the Newton Public Library. Position is under the supervision of the Library Director. Performs all functions associated with the circulation of library materials; data entry for user registration files; and other related duties as required.  Position requires evening and weekend work.

Scheduled shifts are as follows:

Mondays 3pm-7pm, Tuesdays 10am-2pm, Wednesdays 1pm-5pm, Thursdays 10am-2pm, Friday 1pm-5pm. Saturday shifts are 9am-1pm and are a 4-week rotation. Preceding Friday is off when scheduled for Saturday shift.

All scheduled hours are at the Library’s Circulation Desk, as a customer service facing position. Proficiently handles all circulation functions of the integrated library system including check-in, checkout, collecting fines, searching the patron database, patron registration and issuing library cards.  Full list of responsibilities and qualifications available at www.newtongov.org .

Starting hourly rate of $13.00/hour. Applications are available online at www.newtongov.org and due by Sunday, January 26th.

Questions about the position may be directed to Nicole Terry, Library Director, at 641-792-4108 or nicolet@newtongov.org. EEO.