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Library Assistant at the Republic Branch

9/30/2025

Republic Branch Library serves a growing community in the heart of the city. A new construction project is allowing the Library District to meet community needs and grow with Republic! Step into the next chapter with us as we build a modern Republic Branch Library created for the community it serves!

POSITION:                    Library Assistant

LOCATION:                  Republic Branch – 921 N Lindsey Avenue – Republic, MO

Classification:            Part Time

Salary Track:               Library Worker II

FLSA Status:               Non-exempt

PAY RATE:                  $14.34 per hour

APPLICATION DEADLINE:   Until Filled

Four part-time positions, approximately 24 hours per week. The Library Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting the daily operations and services of the library involving a variety of tasks aimed at assisting patrons; ensuring the smooth borrowing and returning of library materials and other circulation duties, providing proactive assistance at the public service desk/phone, providing basic reference and reader’s advisory services, maintaining library collections, and ensuring a welcoming and organized environment. Strong customer service skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in library systems and procedures are essential for success in this role.

Candidates must be available to work any hours the library branch is open. The Republic branch is open Monday through Friday 7:30am to 7:00pm and Saturday, 9:30am to 6:00pm.  As a condition of employment, work schedules may change as necessary to best provide user services and to meet the Library’s responsibility to the citizens of Greene County. Selected candidates will begin work in Republic January 5, 2026 with orientation preceding that date at The Library Center.

Excellent Part-Time Benefits include Paid Time Off and holiday pay. Employee Assistance Program, Vision and Dental insurance, Telehealth, and a retirement savings plan are also available.

This position requires high school graduation or completion of a high school equivalency program. All candidates for employment must be at least 16 years old.

Education and experience shall be evaluated with regard to recency and quality, as well as quantity.  Based on the number and quality of applicants, applications may be reviewed for qualifications beyond the minimums stated herein.

Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment.

Applications may be found online at http://thelibrary.org/libjob/libjobs.cfm then follow the link provided for this Job Posting. Complete the application through our online application process. Direct questions through e-mail to humanresources@thelibrary.org or call 417-616-0589 Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm.

Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to testing or appointment.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Essential Functions

Routinely checks-in, checks-out and renew library materials

Performs circulation duties

Registers patrons for library cards, voter registration and other library functions

Assists patrons with directional information

Collects overdue fines, book deposits and other fees, makes change, and issues receipts

Performs routine computer searches, data entry

Assists patrons with location of library materials and information

Assists and instructs patrons in the operation of patron access computer (PAC), copy machines, printers, and fax machines

Answers telephone and direct calls

Responds to regular telephone inquiries

Performs routine filing and shelving

May prepare daily deposit of monies collected by branch

May act as Person In Charge (PIC) in absence of branch manager

May provide programming at the branch as needed: Storytimes, Youth and Adult programs

Assists supervisor with department reports and correspondence as needed

Performs essential functions during high patron volume

Interprets and implements the Library’s General Conduct Policy

Consistently punctual for work and meetings. Completes assigned duties in a timely manner

Exemplifies professional attitude and demeanor while engaging constituents, including the ability to work and interact with others in a cooperative, pleasant, and constructive manner

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive; employee may be required to perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the Library.

Skills/Job Knowledge

Excellent communications skills, oral and written

Ability to effectively listen to and respond to patron inquiries

Basic knowledge of circulation and library functions

Computer and keyboard skills, including windows, word-processing and spreadsheet construction

Education/Experience

High School diploma or equivalent 

One year public service experience required

One year library experience is preferred

Contact

Regular, daily public contact

Works closely with other department personnel

Routine telephone contact with other departments, branches, and the public

Occasional work with other branch departments

Supervision

Supervised by Branch Manager

Physical Demands

Performs bending, squatting, kneeling and reaching from floor level to 6 feet in height

May stand for long periods of time

Displays good coordination and mobility

Routine lifting of library materials weighing up to 30 lbs

Uninterrupted standing and walking for lengthy periods

Working Environment

Primarily indoors with heating and cooling regulated in a general library environment

Miscellaneous Requirements

Must pass a security background check

The vision for the Springfield-Greene County Library is to be a thriving Library that is an integral part of the lives of the community. Library employees will be expected to embrace the following values:

Collaboration: Work in partnership to strengthen our community

Credibility: Be a source of trustworthy and dependable information

Empowerment: Provide the means or ability to accomplish objectives

Excellence: Be the best in everything we do

Inclusion: Invite and welcome

Innovation: Foster new possibilities

Respect: Treat all people with dignity

Job Type : Part-time
Education Level : High School
Experience Level : Entry Level
Job Function : Customer Service
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