Employment

You read with us, laugh with us, and grow with us, so why not work with us?

The West Pittston Library is currently hiring for the following positions:

ADULT PROGRAMMING COORDINATOR

Under the direction of the Director, this employee is primarily responsible for developing, coordinating, facilitating and marketing programs for adults. The work requires the exercise of professional skill, initiative and independent judgment. 15-20 hours per week, including evenings and Saturdays. Hourly rate determined based on experience.

Primary Duties:

1. Cooperates as a team member to help fulfill the Library’s Mission Statement: “To enrich the lives of our community members by creating an environment for growth, discovery and connection.”
2. Plans, schedules, and implements activities and programs for adults that respond to customer and community demand.
3. Sets up and cleans up program space, assist presenter(s), and ensures that both the presenter and customers have a pleasant experience.
4. Prepare displays, marketing materials, or other suitable materials to support program topics, and makes recommendations to the Director about materials to purchase to support programs.
5. Publicizes programs by writing, preparing and submitting flyers, website content, social media updates, promotional pieces and news releases for Library programs.
6. Develops and maintain partnerships/relationships with area organizations and businesses to provide a broader range of programs.
7. Evaluates the success of programs in fulfilling the needs of the target audience as well as promoting West Pittston Library usage, awareness, and image.
8. Assess programs by keeping a record of attendance and providing a monthly statistical report to the Director.
9. Maintains adult programming budget, keeping a record of all expenditures.
10. Responds to requests for information from the public regarding Library programs.
11. Assists at the Library’s Circulation Desk when necessary.
12. Attends Luzerne County Library System meetings and continuing education programs as needed.
13. Assists with special projects assigned by the Library Director.

Additional Information:

The ideal candidate will be able to: demonstrate knowledge of Library operations; independently plan, organize and coordinate innovative adult programs; establish and maintain a positive working relationship with a diverse community of customers and library staff; communicate effectively in both oral and written form with customers and staff and have excellent public speaking abilities; engage community partners, customers and staff in the promotion of library programs; work a flexible schedule that includes night and weekend hours; learn and adapt to new and changing technologies; have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products; employ basic math skills, including budgeting.

PA Clearances will need to be obtained upon hire. If interested, email resume to mgrzybowski@luzernelibraries.org.

LIBRARY ASSISTANT

Under the direction of the Director, this employee performs duties that enhance library services such as maintaining the collection, facilitating programs, and assisting in the circulation process. The work involves assisting patrons with all library needs and completing the day-to-day tasks involved in the operation of the library. The work requires reliability, professional skill, initiative, and independent judgment. Up to 30 hours a week, at $11 per hour.

Primary Duties:

1. Assists patrons at the circulation desk and throughout the library.
2. 1. Checks materials in and out.
   2. Issues and renews library cards.
   3. Answers the telephone and faxes documents.
   4. Provides information about library services and programs.
   5. Prints and mails overdue notices.
   6. Collects and records fines for overdue books.
   7. Processes and records donations, honorariums, and memorials.
   8. Processes books for interlibrary loans and holds.
   9. Places holds on materials and notifies patron when materials are ready for pickup.
   10. Performs reference services, provides referrals and reader advisory as needed.
   11. Assists patrons with the operation of the library computer system, public access computers and copier.
   12. Maintains and updates confidential patron records.

2. Assists with maintaining the collection.

1. 1. Shelves library materials frequently.
   2. Maintains circulation desk, library space and display areas in an organized manner.
   3. Reads shelves to maintain materials in appropriate location and order.
   4. Runs reports for inventory and weeding.
   5. Processes new books and periodicals including cataloging and laminating covers.
   6. Creates plates for memorial and honor books.
   7. Monitors the condition of library materials for needed repairs or replacement.
   8. Removes pre-determined materials from system.
   9. Processes donated materials.

3. Performs duties to open and close library, including some light cleaning.
4. Maintains supply of office and book processing materials.
5. Supports, promotes and implements library policies and procedures.
6. Attends training and meetings as needed.
7. Assists with special projects assigned by the Library Director.

Additional Information:

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of libraries, have basic computer skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, the ability to prioritize tasks, and the physical strength to handle boxes of books. This person must be able to perform assigned duties accurately and in a timely fashion, work independently, and maintain a professional and service-oriented attitude. Some evenings and Saturdays may be required. PA Clearances will need to be obtained upon hire. If interested, email resume to mgrzybowski@luzernelibraries.org or fill out an application at the front desk.