The Sam T. Wilson Public Library, nestled in the heart of Arlington, Tennessee, is a beacon of knowledge and community engagement. We are dedicated to promoting lifelong learning and a love of reading. Our mission is to inform, enrich, and empower every patron, provide easy access to a wide variety of materials, services, and programs, and meet the personal, educational, cultural, and professional information needs of the community.

Want to be a part of a thriving and growing library that impacts the surrounding community daily? Apply now to join the Sam T. Wilson Public Library team!

Position Summary:

The Sam T. Wilson Public Library seeks a part-time Library Assistant 2 (LA2) to join our team and provide exceptional customer service to the Arlington community. The LA2 performs a variety of moderately complex technical and paraprofessional duties in support of various sections and functions of the library, primarily at the circulation desk and within the collection.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Provide customer service by welcoming patrons, issuing library cards, checking in/out materials, and managing patron accounts. Assist patrons with locating materials, using computers, and explaining procedures (checking out, logging onto the Internet, making copies, etc.). Accept and process fees and other payments. Assist with programming, including children's programming, preparation, displays, and basic marketing. Provide information regarding programs, events, study rooms, etc. Shelve library materials. Follow all legal and policy requirements related to patron privacy patron records. Assist with collection management, including processing new materials, donated materials, damaged items, etc. May assist with the processing of InterLibrary Loans or other specialized tasks. Perform other duties as assigned.