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Applicants must be able to obtain PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA Criminal Record Check, and Federal Criminal History Record, through FBI Fingerprinting.
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Career Opportunities
Branch Assistant - Carroll Valley Library
5685 Fairfield Road
Fairfield, PA 17320
United States
The Adams County Library System has the following position opportunity.
Branch Assistant: Full-Time (37.5 hrs weekly) $12.50 per hour starting rate.
Two nights a week and every other Saturday rotation required.
This is a front-line customer service position. Ability to learn and assist customers in traditional library service as well as modern technology-based library service is essential. Sound independent judgment is required.
This position has additional responsibility for creating, presenting, and evaluation of children’s programming in the branch and working collaboratively with children’s programming staff at the other branches on countywide children’s programming initiatives. Prior knowledge or experience working with children is preferred.
This position does require the employee to work alone in the library at least once a week. All positions within the Adams County Library System are subject to transfer to other locations within the Adams County Library System according to library needs.
Hours for the position are:
1st week:
Monday 1:30 - 8
Tuesday 9:30 - 5
Wednesday 9:30 - 5
Thursday 1:30 - 8
Friday 10:30 - 5
2nd week:
Monday 1:30 - 8
Tuesday 9:30 - 5
Wednesday 9:30 - 5
Thursday 1:30 - 8
Friday 11:30 - 5
Saturday 9:30 - 4
The successful candidate must have computer/technology skills to adequately utilize library software, email, Google Workspace apps, electronic information resources and Microsoft Office applications.
Physical Requirements:
Position requires ability to carry/lift bags of library materials up to 40 pounds and manipulate loaded book carts weighing up to 300 pounds over carpeted floors.
Minimum Education:
High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree preferred. Library experience preferred.
Applicant must be able to obtain Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check Clearance, and an FBI Criminal Background Clearance Check before starting the position. In addition to the clearances, candidate must successfully complete a 3 hour online training on Mandated Reporter Requirements before starting employment.
This position is open until filled.
Please send your cover letter and resume to: hr@adamslibrary.org by November 5, 2024 for full consideration.