Chanute Public Library Job Openings

About Us

The Chanute Public Library is seeking a passionate individual with an interest in library services and programs. The Chanute Public Library is dedicated to providing modern library resources and services necessary to meet the evolving educational, recreational, and informational needs of our community.

Current Job Opportunities

Part-Time Library Aide

Applications are due no later than Friday, January 17^th at 5:00 pm.

Full job description can be found here. Applications can be found here or in person at the library. Applications may be returned to the library or to publiclibrary@chanute.org.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Shelve/file library books, periodicals, newspapers, magazines, etc. in proper sequence.
• Check and rearrange books on shelves to ensure they are in order and assist with periodic collection inventories.
• Assist patrons with services such as copying, faxing, computer use, microfilm, etc.
• Provide circulation desk coverage in person and over the phone, including accurate check-in and check-out of items, placing and processing holds for patrons, explaining catalog use and the general arrangement of collections, showing patrons the electronic catalog, etc.
• Apply library policies and procedures to answer common patron questions and handle situations, such as library card applications, overdue items, fines, renewals, etc.
• Learn processes for KOHA, SEKnFind, Hoopla and other systems. Become familiar with resetting account passwords, setting up new library cards, explaining SEKnFind accounts, setting up and troubleshooting Hoopla accounts, renewing library cards, processing payments (cash, check, and card), assisting patrons with printing questions and other basic computer tasks, etc.
• Assists in maintaining a clean and welcoming library space.
• Perform other job duties as requested by the supervisor.

Desired Qualifications:

• Education: Graduation from high school or other comparable academic record or completion of a degree at a higher institution of learning

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of library practices/procedures or ability to acquire such knowledge
• Knowledge of computer operation, general office procedures, and office machines
• Ability to accurately shelve items in numerical and/or alphabetical order
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to work effectively with and provide good customer service to diverse populations
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of patron information
• Willingness and ability to work as part of a team
• Willingness and ability to learn new processes and adapt to changes

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Chanute Public Library maintains a policy of nondiscrimination with employees and applicants for employment. No aspect of employment with the library will be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.