Our Library Aide job description includes the responsibilities, duties, skills, education, qualifications, and experience.
About the Library Aide role
Library Aide is responsible for providing assistance to patrons in the library. This may include helping patrons find books, videos, and other materials; shelving books; checking out materials; and providing basic information about library services.
Role Purpose
The purpose of a Library Aide is to provide support to library staff, patrons, and volunteers in the daily operations of a library. This includes shelving materials, circulating materials, helping patrons locate resources, providing basic reference help, and other library-related tasks. Library Aides also help to maintain the library's appearance, take inventory, and process materials for cataloging.
Library Aide Summary
Library Aide Job Summary
The Library Aide is responsible for assisting patrons in the library. The Library Aide will help patrons find books, answer basic questions, shelve library materials, check in and out materials, collect fines, and perform other duties as assigned. The Library Aide will also provide assistance with computer usage, photocopying, and other projects as needed.
The Library Aide should be customer focused and have a passion for helping people. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication and organizational skills, be knowledgeable about library materials, and be comfortable with technology. The Library Aide should also have an ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Library Aide Duties
- Assist patrons with finding and locating library materials
- Assist patrons with library technology such as computers, printers, and copying machines
- Provide reference and research assistance
- Maintain library shelves in order
- Check library materials in and out
- Answer questions related to library policies and procedures
- Collect fines and fees
Library Aide Skills
- Excellent customer service
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Excellent communication skills
- Computer literacy
Library Aide Requirements
- Ability to provide excellent customer service
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Familiarity with library reference materials
- Knowledge of library computer systems
Personal Traits
- Organized
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Familiarity with computers and library software
- Detail-oriented