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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 Part-time, 16 hrs/wk (McCormick Riverfront Library)
Summary
Dauphin County Library System is seeking ongoing learner for a full-time Public Services Assistant at 101 Walnut St. Harrisburg. 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
Rate of Pay
$9.55/hr
Schedule
Schedule is a 5-week rotation
Week 1
Monday
3:15 - 7:15
Tuesday
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Wednesday
9:45 - 1:45
Thursday
3:15 - 7:15
Friday
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Saturday
9:45 - 2:15
Week 2
Monday
3:15 - 7:15
Tuesday
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Wednesday
9:45 - 1:45
Thursday
3:15 - 7:15
Friday
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Saturday
9:45 - 2:15
Week 3
Monday
3:15 - 7:15
Tuesday
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Wednesday
9:45 - 3:45
Thursday
3:15 - 7:15
Friday
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Saturday
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Week 4
Monday
3:15 - 7:15
Tuesday
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Wednesday
9:45 - 3:45
Thursday
3:15 - 7:15
Friday
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Saturday
9:45 - 2:15
Week 5
Monday
3:15 - 7:15
Tuesday
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Wednesday
9:45 - 1:45
Thursday
3:15 - 7:15
Friday
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Saturday
9:45 - 2:15
Week #5 is for 5-week months only.
Public Services Assistant Substitute | 15 hrs/wk
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, 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 a substitute Public Services Assistant. 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. Position may require occasional travel to Elizabethville and Johnson Memorial Libraries to fill open shifts as needed and agreed upon.
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
15 hrs / wk
Public Services Assistant | MRL, full-time
Summary
Dauphin County Library System is seeking ongoing learner for a full-time Public Services Assistant at 101 Walnut St. Harrisburg. 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
Rate of Pay
$9.55/hr and benefits
Schedule
Week 1
Monday
9:30 - 5:30
Tuesday
9:30 - 5:30
Wednesday
11:15 - 7:15
Thursday
11:15 - 7:15
Friday
9:15 - 5:15
Saturday
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Week 2
Monday
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Tuesday
9:30 - 6:30
Wednesday
10:15 - 7:15
Thursday
10:15 - 7:15
Friday
9:15 - 5:15
Saturday
9:45 - 2:15
Week 3
Monday
9:30 - 5:30
Tuesday
9:30 - 5:30
Wednesday
11:15 - 7:15
Thursday
11:15 - 7:15
Friday
9:15 - 5:15
Saturday
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Week 4
Monday
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Tuesday
9:30 - 6:30
Wednesday
11:15 - 7:15
Thursday
11:15 - 7:15
Friday
9:15 - 5:15
Saturday
9:45 - 2:15
Week 5
Monday
9:30 - 5:30
Tuesday
9:30 - 5:30
Wednesday
11:15 - 7:15
Thursday
11:15 - 7:15
Friday
9:15 - 5:15
Saturday
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Week #5 is for 5-week months only.
Public Services Assistant | William H. & Marion C. Alexander Family Library
Summary
Dauphin County Library System is seeking ongoing learner for a part-time Public Services Assistant at 200 W. 2nd St. Hummelstown. 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
Rate of Pay
$9.55/hr
Schedule
Schedule is a 2-week rotation
Week 2
Mon 9:15 - 5:45
Tue 9:15 - 5:45
Wed 11:15 – 7:15
Thur 9:15 – 5:45
Fri Off
Sat 9:15–2:15
Public Services Assistant - Full-time MOM
Summary
Dauphin County Library System is seeking ongoing learners for full-time Public Services Assistants at Madeline L. Olewine Memorial Library. 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.
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
Rate of Pay
$9.55 per hour and benefits
Schedule
Full-Time Position at Madeline L. Olewine Memorial Library has the schedule of:
Week 1:
Monday 11:30 AM – 7:15 PM
Tuesday 9:15 AM – 5:45 PM
Wednesday 10:45 AM – 7:15 PM
Thursday 10:45 AM – 7:15 PM
Friday Off
Saturday 9:15 AM – 2:15 PM
Week 2:
Monday 11:30 AM – 7:15 PM
Tuesday 9:15 AM – 5:45 PM
Wednesday 10:45 AM – 7:15 PM
Thursday 10:45 AM – 7:15 PM
Friday 9:15 AM – 5:15 PM
Saturday Off
District Driver Substitute
Summary
The Capital Area Library District (DIS) Center is seeking a substitute Driver to operate a library system owned vehicle over a specified route according to a predetermined schedule. At designated stops, Driver handles and sorts materials for accurate delivery to the next library stop. Delivery service is provided for Cumberland, Dauphin, and Perry County libraries, in all types of weather, year-round.
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
- Valid PA driver’s license
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. unassisted
- 3 years driving experience
- 1-year customer service
Rate of Pay
$16 per hour
Schedule
As needed to drive the Cumberland and Dauphin County routes.
District Driver Part-time
Summary
The Capital Area Library District (DIS) Center is seeking a Driver to operate a library system owned vehicle over a specified route according to a predetermined schedule. At designated stops, Driver handles and sorts materials for accurate delivery to the next library stop. Delivery service is provided for Cumberland Dauphin, and Perry County libraries, in all types of weather, year-round.
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
- Valid PA driver’s license
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. unassisted
- 3 years driving experience
- 1-year customer service
Rate of Pay
$16 per hour
Schedule
Part-time/year-round position, avg 22.5 hours per week. Route begins and ends at East Shore Area Library, 4501 Ethel Street Harrisburg PA 17109. The Schedule begins early morning and ends late afternoons on Tues, Thurs, and alternating Mon.
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