Exciting Job Opportunity at Pohnpei Public Library!

Library Aide Needed!

Opening Date: May13 2024

Closing Date: May 27 2024

Employment Opportunity

Position: Library Aide

Salary: $8,635.12/Annum

Location: Pohnpei Public Library

  Kolonia Town, Pohnpei State

 

Job Description: The Library Aide Helps maintain the library in efficient work order. The Aide acquires specialized skills and knowledge relating to various library procedures and assist the Library Assistant in carrying out basic library tasks from circulation, patron assistance to promotions and simple clerical work. The Aide also acts as a model of acceptable library behavior when working and helping library patrons.

Job Duties:

·         Cataloging all books using LiBib cataloging system.

·         Assist patrons with their research through the PPL Database and Internet Services

·         Assist patrons with technology equipment such as copy machines, computers, books on tape, etc.

·         Replay and maintain damaged materials

·         Organizing shelves and re-shelving materials

·         Receive all incoming correspondences, incoming phone calls and transfer to appropriate staff members

·         Monitor both inside and outside of the Library facility making sure that all patrons are in compliance with Library drug free working environment policies

·         Creating display and update the library bulletin boards

·         Check-in and out books using LiBib and take change in book processing (labeling, stamping, due date slips etc.

·         Process incoming magazines, newspapers and Postal mail

·         Assistant Library Assistant with the Library Programs, such as story hours, summer programs and student tours.

·         Log donated materials and enter information into database.

·         Supervise young patrons/students with activities.

·         Assist in promoting Library Activities in social media.

·         Assis Custodian with cleaning inside and outside when needed.

·         Weed cutting and cleaning outside Library facilities and parking lot areas.

Qualifications:

·         High School to two years of college education

·         Minimum of two to three years in professional work experience of library related field  

Preferred skills:

·         Computer skills

·         Strong communication skills in English as well as Pohnpeian

·         The ability to work well with others

·         Pay attention in details

·         Customer service skills

·         To be flexible and open to change

·         Sensitivity and understanding 

HOW TO APPLY...

Come on down to the Pohnpei Public Library with your resume or come and make one on the spot to attach to your application form upon submitting and we will get back to you!