The purpose of this position is to provide service to a diverse community of library users. As a member of the service desk staff, the person in this front-line position is instrumental in forming our patrons’ first impressions of the library. This position reports to the Circulation Coordinator.
Hours: Part-Time, 20 hours
Evenings/Weekends
Basic Responsibilities include:
• Assist with locating materials, using the catalog, basic technology, and library resources
• General supervision of the library building during evening and weekend shifts
• Opens and closes the building according to schedule
• Performs basic circulation tasks such as checking in and out materials, placing holds, straightening the collection, shelving library materials, processing new and renewal patron registrations, submitting interlibrary loan requests, collecting payments, etc.
• Promote library programs, services, and reading initiatives
• Provides reference assistance, including reader’s advisory and assisting patrons with local history or genealogy research
• Strive to present a welcoming environment for the public
• Other duties and projects as assigned
Qualifications:
• A high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Customer service experience preferred
Knowledge, Skill, and Ability:
• A willingness to learn and take direction
• Ability to move quickly among duties
• Ability to work independently with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work with staff and patrons in a positive manner
• Accountability to be present and on time for scheduled hours
• Basic knowledge of standard current technology (software, applications, platforms, devices) and ability to adapt to evolving technological environments
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Excellent customer service skills
Physical Ability Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 20 pounds.
Also required in this position:
• Push a loaded book cart
• Reach, bend, or stoop to reach library materials on shelves
• File and sort items in accordance with established procedures based on alphabetic and numeric coding
• Use computer keyboards and read video display screens
• Perform repetitive tasks with speed and accuracy
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a part-time non-exempt position. Days and hours of work can vary and will include afternoons/evenings and weekends.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time without notice and may include other duties as assigned.
The McPherson Public Library provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.
Revised July 2025
Mckenzie Murphy, Director