City of Rochester, New York
Library Assistant/Part-Time
City of Rochester, New York, Rochester, New York, United States, 14600
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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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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