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At The Library you will spend your work hours helping your fellow community members with their informational, recreational, and educational needs. In return, you will receive fair compensation, a strong benefits plan, and the priceless feeling of making a real difference. If you like helping people, are proficient with basic computer operation, and can communicate well, we’d love to meet you.
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The Library is currently seeking qualified applicants for the following positions:
Public Services Assistant
Summary
Make a difference in your community, join The Library team! At The Library you will spend your work hours helping your fellow community members with their informational, recreational, and educational needs. In return, you will receive fair compensation, a strong benefits plan, and the priceless feeling of making a real difference. If you like helping people, are proficient with basic computer operation, and can communicate well, we’d love to meet you.
Dauphin County Library System is seeking ongoing learners for full-time public services assistants at Madeline L. Olewine Memorial Library (2 full-time opportunities), East Shore Area Library, Kline Library and William H. & Marion C. Alexander Family Library. Johnson Memorial Library in Millersburg has a part-time opportunity. The public services assistant provides exceptional customer service in person, on the phone and email. The successful public services assistant uses computer software for circulation of materials and offers basic reference service.
Application
Qualified candidates should complete The Library’s application and attach a resume at https://www.dcls.org/application
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Training or experience with computer keyboarding and basic office software
- One-year experience dealing with the public
- Ability to lift 30 lbs. unassisted to place materials on high and low shelves
- Ability to reach and bend to place books on shelves, kneeling and sitting on the floor during tasks
Rate of Pay
$9.55 per hour
Schedule
Schedules may have variations based on the needs of The Library
Full-Time Position at Madeline L. Olewine Memorial Library has the schedule of:
Week 1: Monday - Thursday 11:15 AM – 7:15 PM, Friday 9:15 AM – 5:15 PM
Week 2: Monday & Tuesday 10:45 AM – 7:15 PM, Wednesday & Thursday 10:30 AM – 7:15 PM, Saturday 9:15 AM – 2:15 PM
Full-Time Position #2 at Madeline L. Olewine Memorial Library has the schedule of:
Week 1: Monday 12:00 PM – 7:15 PM, Tuesday – Thursday 9:15 – 5:30 PM, Friday 9:15 AM – 5:15 PM
Week 2: Monday 11:45 AM – 7:15 PM, Tuesday - Thursday 9:15 AM – 6:15 PM, Saturday 9:15 AM – 2:15 PM
Full-Time Position at East Shore Area Library has the schedule of:
Week 1: Monday 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Tuesday 1:00 PM – 9:15 PM, Wednesday & Thursday 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Friday 9:00 AM – 5:15 PM
Week 2: Monday 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Tuesday 1:00 PM – 9:15 PM, Wednesday & Thursday 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM – 5:15 PM
Week 3: Sunday 9:00 AM – 5:15 PM, Monday 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Tuesday 1:00 PM – 9:15 PM, Wednesday & Thursday 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Full-Time Position at Kline Library has the schedule of:
Tuesday - Thursday 9:15 AM – 6:00 PM, Friday & Saturday 9:30 AM – 5:15 PM
Full-Time Position at William H. & Marion C. Alexander Family Library has the schedule of:
Week 1: Tuesday & Wednesday 9:15 AM – 5:30 PM, Thursday 12:15 PM – 8:15 PM, Friday 9:15 AM – 6:15 PM, Saturday 9:15 AM – 3:15 PM
Week 2: Monday 12:15 PM – 6:15 PM, Tuesday & Wednesday 9:15 AM – 5:30 PM, Thursday12:15 PM – 8:15 PM, Friday 9:15 AM – 6:15 PM
Part-Time Position at Johnson Memorial Library has the schedule of:
Week 1: Monday & Thursday 2:45 PM – 7:45 PM
Week 2: Wednesday & Thursday 2:45 PM – 7:45 PM; Saturday 9:45 AM – 2:15 PM
Summer Hours (June 15 – August 15th)
Week 1: Monday 3:15 PM – 7:45 PM; Tuesday 9:45 AM – 3:15 PM; Thursday 3:15 PM – 7:45 PM
Week 2: Tuesday 9:45 AM – 3:15 PM; Wednesday 3:15 PM – 7:45 PM, Thursday 3:15 PM – 7:45 PM, Saturday 9:45 AM – 2:15 PM
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Summary
Make a difference in your community, join The Library team! At The Library you will spend your work hours helping your fellow community members with their informational, recreational, and educational needs. In return, you will receive fair compensation, a strong benefits plan, and the priceless feeling of making a real difference. If you like helping people, are proficient with basic computer operation, and can communicate well, we’d love to meet you.
Dauphin County Library System is seeking an ongoing learner as a part time page at the East Shore Area Library to empty book drops, check in materials using the circulation system, return library materials to the shelves or display units and maintain order of materials on shelves and display units. The page also assists members with the use of library equipment.
Application
Qualified candidates should complete The Library’s application and attach a resume at https://www.dcls.org/application
Minimum Qualifications
- Basic computer keyboarding skills and completion of eighth grade are required. If under age 18, a work permit is required.
- The successful candidate will be able to lift 30 pounds and reach and bend to place materials on shelves, as well as, kneeling and sitting on the floor during programs.
Rate of Pay
The starting rate is $7.60/hr.
Schedule
Part-time Position: This position has the schedule of Sunday 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday & Wednesday 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Tuesday 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Outreach Pilot
Summary
Make a difference in your community, join The Library team! At The Library you will spend your work hours helping your fellow community members with their informational, recreational, and educational needs. In return, you will receive fair compensation, a strong benefits plan, and the priceless feeling of making a real difference. If you like helping people, are proficient with basic computer operation, and can communicate well, we’d love to meet you.
Dauphin County Library System is seeking an ongoing learner for a part-time outreach vehicle pilot. The successful candidate is detailed oriented, community focused individual with enthusiasm for making community connections. The position will provide services as an extension of The Library in multiple locations across Dauphin County. The outreach pilot will help to develop community partners and establish relationships with members who do not visit The Library on a regular basis by giving information and performing library programs for various age ranges.
Application
Qualified candidates should complete The Library’s application and attach a resume at https://www.dcls.org/application
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or General Equivalency Development (GED)
- Two years of customer service experience required
- One year of experience working directly with youth, preferred
- Technology experience required
- Requires a current and valid driver’s license with a minimum of three years driving experience
- Requires excellent customer service
- Requires excellent communication skills
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. unassisted, bending and reaching
Rate of Pay
$11.16 per hour
Schedule
Schedules may have variations based on the needs of The Library
Part-Time Position of 24 hours per week that has a schedule of:
Tuesday 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Wednesday 1:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Assistant Adult Programming Coordinator
Summary
Make a difference in your community, join The Library team! At The Library you will spend your work hours helping your fellow community members with their informational, recreational, and educational needs. In return, you will receive fair compensation, a strong benefits plan, and the priceless feeling of making a real difference. If you like helping people, are proficient with basic computer operation, and can communicate well, we’d love to meet you.
Dauphin County Library System is seeking an ongoing learner for a full-time assistant adult programming coordinator. This program-focused position increases The Library’s engagement in the community and supports the needs of adult learners by assisting in the planning, coordination, and implementation of adult programs in all library facilities and via outreach.
Application
Qualified candidates should complete The Library’s application and attach a resume at https://www.dcls.org/application
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate degree in a related field, preferred
- Or a minimum of two years of experience working with adults in a group or one-on-one setting
- One year of experience working with adults in a group or one-on-one setting
- Two years active experience using MS Office Suite or equivalent and searching the Internet in a Windows environment
Rate of Pay
The starting rate is $11.50/hr.
Schedule
Full-time position is 37.5 hours per week. The hours varied to meet the needs of the department.
Library Supervisor
Summary
Make a difference in your community, join The Library team! At The Library you will spend your work hours helping your fellow community members with their informational, recreational, and educational needs. In return, you will receive fair compensation, a strong benefits plan, and the priceless feeling of making a real difference. If you like helping people, are proficient with basic computer operation, and can communicate well, we’d love to meet you.
Dauphin County Library System is seeking a full time Library Supervisors at William H. & Marion C. Alexander Family Library. The supervisor manages staff, plans and coordinates the daily workflow of the library to meet the needs of the community.
Application
Qualified candidates should complete The Library’s application and attach a resume at https://www.dcls.org/application
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED; Associate degree, preferred
- 1-year supervisory experience or equivalent experience, required (supervision experience includes staff, volunteers, committee, and projects)
- Experience working with the public required; library experience, preferred
- 2-years active experience using computers, MS Office Suite and searching the Internet in a Windows environment
Rate of Pay
The starting rate is $12.75/hr.
Schedule
Schedules may have variations based on the needs of The Library.
Full Time Position at William H. & Marion C. Alexander Family Library has the schedule of:
Monday through Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. This schedule may include nights and weekends to meet the needs of The Library.
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