• Library Assistant/Part-Time

    City of Rochester, New York (Rochester, NY)


    Library Assistant/Part-Time

     

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    Library Assistant/Part-Time

     

    Salary

     

    $24.84 - $28.39 Hourly

     

    Location

     

    Rochester, NY

     

    Job Type

     

    Part-Time

     

    Job Number

    26FY0008PLA28

    Department

     

    Rochester Public Library

     

    Opening Date

     

    11/07/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    11/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

     

    + Description

    + Benefits

    General Description

    This is a paraprofessional position with primary responsibility for providing reference and information services to patrons. Additional responsibilities are for maintaining collections and indexes and for providing technical and administrative support to librarians and unit heads. The employee works under the direct supervision of a professional librarian with latitude allowed for decision making and independent action. The incumbent may directly supervise nonprofessional staff, and be responsible for daily opening or closing procedures as needed. Performs related work as required.

    LOCATIONS:

    Maplewood Branch

    + 20 hours per week, 11:00AM - 6:30PM

    + Saturday on rotation

    Central Branch

    + 20 hours per week, 10:00AM - 3:00PM

     

    Typical Work Activities

     

    + Provides references and information by interpreting needs expressed by patron, using interviewing techniques, and directing patron to appropriate materials;

    + Instructs patrons in the use of reference materials, online and in print;

    + Orients patrons in the use of the library, its collections and other resources including use of computers;

    + Recommends and locates materials for patrons;

    + Assists librarians with report preparation, planning, and scheduling;

    + Develops and maintains indexes, files, and directories for use by patrons; compiles and produces flyers and other written material promoting library events and the use of library resources;

    + Assists in selecting and ordering materials and prepares new acquisitions for public use;

    + Arranges and implements special programs for community groups, schools, and human services agencies;

    + Performs daily opening or closing procedures whenever professional Librarian is not on duty at a Branch site;

    + Supervises lower-level library staff.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Possession of a Bachelor's Degree.

    For full-time employees:

    The City of Rochester offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

    For less-than full-time employees:

    The City of Rochester offers numerous growth opportunities to include the potential to transition into full-time, permanent employment.

     

    Employer

     

    City of Rochester (NY)

    Address

    30 Church Street Room 103A Rochester, New York, 14614

     

    Phone

     

    585-428-7115

     

    Website

     

    http://www.cityofrochester.gov

     

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