Employment

Full Time Library Page-Children’s Department

The Olean Public Library has a full-time Library Page position open in the Children’s Department. Exemplary customer service and excellent computer skills are required. Must be able to assist with early literacy programs for families, daycares and schools. Experience in an early childhood setting preferred. Able to organize and shelve the collection, create and maintain displays, and assist with other library activities as needed.

Schedule: 

  • 37.5 hours per week
  • The schedule for this position is variable and requires day, night, and weekend hours dependent upon the events scheduled each week.

Duties:

  • Help customers find library items
  • Assist with children’s programs and special events
  • Read, play and make music with infants and children
  • Clean and straighten play area
  • Shelve items to their proper location
  • Answer phones / sign customers up for programs
  • Other tasks may include preparing materials for programs, cleaning up after programs, creating bulletin boards and promotional materials

Required:

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and dedication to the programming goals of the library.
  • The ability to effectively communicate, engage and work with all age groups, specifically children and their caregivers.
  • The ability to work in a team environment and to handle a fast-paced public service setting.
  • Excellent computer skills. Assist patrons with mobile devices, computer issues, scanning, troubleshoot printers, and Internet searches.
  • Ability to push heavy book carts.
  • Ability to shelve library materials at ground level and up high (kneeling and using step stools)
  • Criminal background check

 

Salary: $17.43/per hour plus full benefit package

Applications available at Circulation Desk of library. 

 

Library Assistant (Part-Time)

 

12-15 hours per week, $19.87 per hour. Schedule includes some evenings and Saturdays.

Job duties include, answering informational questions at the Information Desk; assisting patrons of all ages with searching the online catalog and library databases, as well as locating and using library materials and resources; assisting with library programs; and performing other duties as assigned by the supervising Librarian.

This position requires the ability to work independently; follow established procedures consistently; demonstrate strong attention to detail; possess good organizational and problem-solving skills; and interact with the public and other staff members with tact and courtesy. The successful candidate will be comfortable using computers and a variety of software applications and assisting patrons with basic technology questions.

Minimum Qualifications (Required)

This is a Civil Service position and requires a bachelor’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university, or from an institution recognized by the New York State Education Department as following acceptable educational practices.

Send resume and cover letter to:

Olean Public Library

Attn: Kim Mahar, Assistant Director

134 N. 2nd St

Olean, NY 14760

Email:

[email protected]