State Library of Louisiana

Library Assistant III

Bossier Parish Library, Central Branch seeks Library Assistant III, Reference Assistant for 24 hours per week.  

Schedule is:

Monday      4:00pm – 8:00pm
Wednesday      4:00pm – 8:00pm
Thursday      4:00pm – 8:00pm
Saturday      8:30am – 5:00pm
Sunday          1:00pm – 5:00pm

Duties include but are not limited to:  public service; conduct effective reference interviews to determine patron needs; accompany patrons to shelves to locate materials whenever possible; assist and instruct library patrons in using library resources and finding information in the collection; assist and instruct library patrons in using computer equipment and resources; general library clerical duties such as shelving books; other duties per job description.  Successful applicants must have demonstrated excellent public service skills and documented ability for job tasks.  

QUALIFICATIONS:  Prior public contact public service experience.  Prior reference experience preferred. Demonstrated, proven ability and passion for public service and public contact plus advanced word processing skills and advanced Internet navigation skills. Documented record of organizational skills and experience, plus preciseness in work. Documented record of establishing strong, supportive, cooperative relationships and positive communications with coworkers and supervisors in a collaborative, cooperative work setting.   Ability to deal with patrons/staff effectively and courteously at all times. Ability to operate general office equipment such as computers, photocopiers and typewriter with minimal training.  Ability to lift and move heavy objects, stoop, bend, move books and sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.


Must adhere to mission, policies and plans of Library Board. Requires working under the supervision of the Central Branch Manager, and working closely and in full cooperation with Central Library staff.  Between $13,000 - $15,000, benefits through Bossier Parish Police Jury. Pre-employment drug screening.  

Apply by 5:00pm, Friday, April 8, 2011 with cover letter, resume, and three references to:

Bossier Parish Library
Heather McEntee, Assistant Director
2206 Beckett Street
Bossier City, LA 71111
Fax: 746-7768
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For a job description or additional information contact Heather McEntee at 318-746-1693 or visit www.bossierlibrary.org.