Student Worker at Branch Library (Project Management)

Job Title: Student Worker

Department: Nancy Kay Holmes Branch

Status: Part time / casual

Reports To: Senior Branch Manager

Date Posted: March 11, 2025

Bargaining Unit: No

There is a part-time student position at the Nancy Kay Holmes Library, a branch of the Scranton Public Library. Successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to courteously respond to customer requests, to work cooperatively in a team environment, and to be flexible as the demands of the job change. The schedule is approximately 10-15 hours per week and includes some weekdays after school from 4-7 pm and Saturdays.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties: Clerk

Shelves materials and keeps shelves properly organized.
Assists with circulation desk duties, including issuing library cards, checking materials in and out, reserving books, collecting fines, answering the phone, pulling the daily pick list, making copies, and promoting library events.
Helps with program preparation, set up and clean up.
Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Requirements:

Works independently, takes initiative, and successfully completes duties.
Ability to work in a calm and friendly manner with patrons, co-workers, and volunteers.
Must be reliable and punctual.
Has good customer service skills.
Must be at least 14 years old and provide working papers from school district.

Demand and Work Environment:

Physical ability to stand or sit for several hours.
Lift up to 25lbs, reach, bend, kneel, crouch, and push carts loaded with books.
Physical and manual dexterity.
Ability to listen and clearly communicate in person and on the telephone.

Starting Hourly Rate: $8.00

Upon hiring, child abuse and criminal background checks will be conducted in accordance with state law.
For any questions contact Laura Hendricks, Human Resource Manager 570-348-3000 ext. 3043. Applications accepted until job is filled.