Employment Opportunities | Cumberland County Libraries (2023)

The Bosler Memorial Library in Carlisle, PA, seeks a Custodian. This position performs cleaning and minor maintenance of the library building and grounds to ensure the comfortable, clean, convenient, and safe operation of the Library for both its patrons and staff.

This is a part-time, 20 hours per week position to include day, evening and weekend hours. The starting salary for this position is $11.62 per hour. This position is non-exempt status.

While the stated required and preferred education and experience are ideal, the Library recognizes that every person has a unique set of educational and experience skillsets. The Library will, at its discretion, consider each candidate and select the candidate it feels is best suited for the position regardless of whether the candidate meets the following criteria.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Some knowledge of, or the ability to learn, public building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment, and the ability to apply, operate, and use them economically, efficiently and safely.
• Ability to use power equipment, buffers, carpet cleaners, lawn mowers, etc.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a self-directed environment.

Physical Requirements

Work demands the ability to ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding and ramps; and to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. Ability to seize, hold grasp, turn, or otherwise work with the hands. Ability to lift objects of up to 60 pounds, push and pull heavy objects of up to 250 pounds with the use of trucks, carts or dollies, and regularly lift and carry up to 40 pounds.

Other Requirements

• Valid state driver's license or state photo identification
• A criminal background check, child abuse clearance and FBI fingerprinting

Required Performance Standards

• Adaptability:Remains calm in difficult, ambiguous, and challenging situations. Adapts accordingly and takes corrective action when required.
• Communications:Writes and speaks clearly, logically, and concisely. Listens effectively. Demonstrates small and large group communication skills.
• Customer Service: Demonstrates ability to determine customer needs and is welcoming, helpful, and professional.
• Decision Making:Uses sound judgment in making decisions, managing conflict, and working with others. Knows when to refer issues to supervisor or administration.
• Interpersonal Skills: Works with others in supportive and cooperative ways.
• Leadership: Practices and models high performance standards and empowers others to do the same.
• Professional Development: Actively seeks out, and participates in, staff development activities and continuing education.
• Promotion: Proactively promotes library collections, programs, and services to the public through knowledge of the Library’s print and online resources.
• Standards and Ethics: Supports the mission and vision of the Library. Applies library policies and practices as determined by the Bosler Memorial Library’s Board of Directors. Protects and values patron confidentiality and organizational security.
• Technological Skills: Demonstrates ability to use a range of technologies and their common operating systems and software programs.
• Time Management: Manages time and workflow effectively.
• Workplace Environment: Maintains facility organization and cleanliness. Maintains and manages workplace safety and security.
  

Specific Functions and Responsibilities

• Carries out custodial tasks according to a regular schedule with a minimum of supervision.
• Performs assigned maintenance of public areas, staff work areas, storage areas, stairways, and offices, keeping in a clean, orderly, safe and sanitary condition.
• Performs year round upkeep of the library grounds including cutting the grass, raking, picking up litter, shoveling snow, sanding/salting of sidewalks and care of shrubbery and plantings.
• Empties trash and recycling receptacles and prepares them for regular pick up.
• Maintains an orderly and sufficient supply of cleaning materials and notifies the Facilities Manager of re-ordering requirements.
• Performs routine upkeep of library furnishings and arrangement, including meeting room setups as necessary.
• Promptly notifies Facilities Manager if repairs or maintenance are required of the building systems such as electrical, plumbing, security, heating and air conditioning, and fire protection.
• Performs upkeep of the Library’s physical appearance by performing minor tasks such as painting, carpentry, electrical work, and plumbing.
• Performs related work as required.
  

Environmental Conditions

Primarily works indoors though some outdoor work may be required.

How to Apply

In order for your application to be considered, please submit ALL of the following items by February 16, 2023to:

Diana Robertson

Bosler Memorial Library

158 W. High Street

Carlisle, PA 17013

or by email to drobertson@cumberlandcountylibraries.org with "Custodian" in the subject line.

1. Resume
2. Cover letter
3. Three (3) references (professional references preferred)

The Bosler Memorial Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Bosler Memorial Library in Carlisle, PA, seeks a Public Services Assistant. This position performs a wide range of circulation and patron-related functions, such as staffing the circulation desk, checking various library materials in and out, issuing library cards, assessing and adjusting fines and fees, maintaining patron accounts for accuracy, and providing direct assistance to patrons.

This is a part-time, 20 hours per week position to include day, evening and weekend hours. The starting salary for this position is $11.62 per hour. This position is non-exempt status.

While the stated required and preferred education and experience are ideal, the Library recognizes that every person has a unique set of educational and experience skillsets. The Library will, at its discretion, consider each candidate and select the candidate it feels is best suited for the position regardless of whether the candidate meets the following criteria.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with computers and common operating systems and programs
• Ability to work with library-specific software and programs

Physical Requirements

Work demands light to moderate physical effort in handling of materials, boxes, carts, or equipment. Ability to lift and carry items weighing as much as 25 lbs. unassisted, and more with assistance, required. Must be able to bend, lift, push, and pull. Work may require extended periods of standing or sitting.

Other Requirements

• Valid state driver's license or state photo identification
• A criminal background check, child abuse clearance and FBI fingerprinting

Required Performance Standards

• Adaptability:Remains calm in difficult, ambiguous, and challenging situations. Adapts accordingly and takes corrective action when required.
• Communications:Writes and speaks clearly, logically, and concisely. Listens effectively. Demonstrates small and large group communication skills.
• Customer Service: Demonstrates ability to determine customer needs and is welcoming, helpful, and professional.
• Decision Making:Uses sound judgment in making decisions, managing conflict, and working with others. Knows when to refer issues to supervisor or administration.
• Interpersonal Skills: Works with others in supportive and cooperative ways.
• Leadership: Practices and models high performance standards and empowers others to do the same.
• Professional Development: Actively seeks out, and participates in, staff development activities and continuing education.
• Promotion: Proactively promotes library collections, programs, and services to the public through knowledge of the Library’s print and online resources.
• Standards and Ethics: Supports the mission and vision of the Library. Applies library policies and practices as determined by the Bosler Memorial Library’s Board of Directors. Protects and values patron confidentiality and organizational security.
• Technological Skills: Demonstrates ability to use a range of technologies and their common operating systems and software programs.
• Time Management: Manages time and workflow effectively.
• Workplace Environment: Maintains facility organization and cleanliness. Maintains and manages workplace safety and security.
  

Specific Functions and Responsibilities

• Performs check-in and check-out services.
• Provides assistance in the use of automated catalogs, website, self-checkout, location of collections, and appropriate referrals to other staff specialists when necessary.
• Registers patrons for library cards and updates borrower records, explaining basic policies, and procedures.
• Assists in the promotion of library collections, programs, and services.
• Assesses fines and fees for late returns, damaged items, lost materials, and other related situations. Records transactions, makes changes and issues receipts.
• Answers phone inquiries, routes calls to appropriate staff, and takes messages.
• Inspects items for damage. Follows through on lost and damaged materials processes when appropriate.
• Routes items as received by the library through interlibrary loan and other means.
• Processes hold requests.
• Empties book drops on a regular basis and transfers materials accordingly.
• Assists in maintaining the physical appearance of facility and order of collections through straightening, shelving, shelf-reading, weeding, and upkeep of displays.
• Assists in searching for holds, claims returned, lost, long-overdue, and other items as needed.
• Performs opening and closing procedures.
• Performs related work as required.
  

Environmental Conditions

Primarily works indoors though some outdoor work may be required.

How to Apply

In order for your application to be considered, please submit ALL of the following items by Friday, February 10, 2023to:

Diana Robertson

Bosler Memorial Library

158 W. High Street

Carlisle, PA 17013

or by email to drobertson@cumberlandcountylibraries.org with "Public Services Assistant" in the subject line.

1. Resume
2. Cover letter
3. Three (3) references (professional references preferred)

The Bosler Memorial Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job description:

Cleve J. Fredricksen Library in Camp Hill is seeking a Public Services Specialist to create a positive experience for each library customer. The successful candidate will actively assist customers at our circulation desk by locating items, checking out and returning materials, providing instruction of print and non-print resources, providing support for use of library equipment and aide customers in finding answers to their questions. This candidate must possess excellent customer service skills, knowledge of basic computer functions and software and the ability to demonstrate tact and professionalism in communications. EOE.

Classification: Part-Time/Non - Exempt

Hours:Mondays 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Tuesdays 8:30 am – 1:00 pm, Thursdays 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Fridays 8:30 am – 1:00 pm, every fourth weekend on a rotation from 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Pay: starts at $11.00 per hour- commensurate with experience

Essential Functions:

• Creates positive experiences for library customers by effectively and efficiently performing job tasks
• Demonstrates superior public service skillsand an understanding of public library operations. Supports “customer first” practices. Proactively seeks to assist customers with finding items. Circulates the library floor regularly while performing other work duties to actively assist customers. Demonstrates tact and professionalism in all communications. Provides accurate information and directional assistance
• Proficiently performs reference tasks including but not limited to: opening and closing procedures, provides instruction of print and non-print resources; provides library tours; provides basic circulation functions, collects fees; evaluates donations of materials; maintains the overall appearance of the library, operates cash register and credit card machine accurately when receiving payments and making change
• Assists customers by analyzing inquiries, answering questions, identifying informational sources, recommending materials, and instructing the use of resources
• Demonstrates a professional, positive, cooperative, team-oriented working relationship with staff, administration and volunteers; in the absence of the department manager supervises the circulation pages and volunteers assisting with the tasks of circulation
• Assists customers with library equipment including the use of e-readers and e-book technology
• Serves as librarian-in-charge as needed; responsibilities may include but are not limited to directing customers in emergency situations
• Demonstrates a professional, positive, cooperative, team-oriented working relationship with staff, administration, and volunteers; in the absence of the department manager supervises the volunteers assisting with the tasks in reference
• Markets library programs and events through discussion and distribution of materials and registers customers for programs
• Attends staff, county, and other professional meetings. Participates in and strengthens library and branch teams. Complies with continuing education requirements. Stays current with Cumberland County Library System and Cleve J. Fredricksen Library policies and procedures
• Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the supervisor’s discretion

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must possess excellent customer service skills; Requires the ability to handle customer complaints, difficult situations, and the challenges presented by customers
• Knowledge of computer functions and software; Must be able to learn and become skilled with library equipment, technology, and software as required to effectively and efficiently perform essential functions
• Ability to demonstrate tact and professionalism in all communications

Education:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Previous customer service experience preferred

Employment Clearances: Must have or obtain FBI criminal history, Pennsylvania Child Abuse, and Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History clearance prior to the position start date that qualifies the individual for employment as outlined in the library system’s Employee Clearances policy.

Physical and Environmental Conditions:
Work regularly demands light physical effort in the handling of materials, boxes, carts, or equipment, as well as manual dexterity and visual acuity when working with a computer. Regularly lifts and carries books and materials weighing as much as 30 pounds; regularly pushes and pulls carts; regularly bends and reaches for books on top and bottom shelves; regularly uses repetitive movements and views small print when assisting patrons with searches on the computer. Work may require standing for extended periods of time.

How to Apply: Employment applications can be found at the reference desks of Fredricksen and East Pennsboro Branch libraries. All resumes can be emailed to the Human Resource Coordinator atoryan@cumberlandcountylibraries.orgor dropped off in person. Employment applications can also be found on our website:https://www.cumberlandcountylibraries.org/FRE_Employment

Join our team at the lovely Coy Public Library of Shippensburg!

Please email your resume to shippensburg@cumberlandcountylibraries.org

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Summary of Job Responsibilities: The Facilities Manager ensures that the building and grounds of the library are well-maintained. This position also includes seeking bids and/or best prices for goods and services needed for the maintenance of the library in consultation with the Executive Director and/or Library Board Property Committee Chair. This is a part-time (20 hours per week) position with flexible hours and possibly more hours when necessary. Pay rate: $20/hour.

Essential Functions:

1. Acts as a contact for building vendors and seeks estimates for building work
2. Assists in purchasing building equipment and furniture, reviews and approves all building related invoices
3. Develops and maintains a facility project filing system to include project proposals/estimates, status, and inspection reports
4. Develops and maintains a filing system to include equipment manuals, contracts, service records and purchase history
5. Routinely surveys the building and mechanical systems for needed repairs or replacements. Develops a plan/proposal for the repairs/replacement and reviews the plan with the appropriate library staff and facilities committee. Develops a preventive maintenance schedule for library building and mechanical systems to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
6. Contributes to the Emergency Procedures Manual
7. Sets up community room for programs and events
8. Responds to after-hours building emergencies and security incidents.
9. Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the supervisor’s discretion

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of relevant maintenance equipment and ability to make small repairs
2. Requires ability to prioritize and follow task lists
3. Ability to read and interpret instructions related to equipment repair and maintenance
4. Ability to read and interpret instructions related to furniture assembly
5. Ability to make independent decisions based on good business practices and library philosophy
6. Effective written and verbal communication skills
7. Detail oriented 

Education:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Previous maintenance experience preferred

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

Work regularly demands heavy physical effort in the handling of materials, boxes, carts, or equipment. Regularly lifts and carries books and materials weighing as much as 80 pounds; regularly bends and reaches to the top and bottom shelves, walls, lights and floors; Work requires standing for extended periods of time.

The work environment involves everyday risks which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting rooms, and libraries, e.g., the safe use of work place practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of safety regulations.

Please email your resume to shippensburg@cumberlandcountylibraries.org

Job description:

Cleve J. Fredricksen Library seeks a highly motivated and energetic individual to plan all library adult programs, including everything from our language classes to community concerts. The successful candidate should be team-oriented and creative. This position will organize multiple events at one time and maintain/create relationships with current and/or new program specialists/instructors. This position works under the direct supervision of the Library Director. EOE.

Classification: Part-Time/Non-Exempt,flexible schedule!

Schedule: At least 10-25 hours per week based on the needs of the library. This position will work closely with the library director to develop a schedule that meets the needs of the library. This is an IN-PERSON position.

Pay: starts at $15.00 per hour- commensurate with experience

Essential Functions:

• Plans, schedules, prepares location, supervises, and evaluates adult programs keeping the goals of the library and the community’s interests as the focus
• Schedules, interviews, and supervises program specialists who prepare and present adult programs
• Coordinates promotional materials with the marketing coordinator
• Trains and supervises volunteers assisting with programming functions
• Prepares and submits statistics and reports
• Reads professional literature as needed for any programs
• Attends staff, county, and other professional meetings. Participates in and strengthens library and branch teams. Complies with continuing education requirements
• Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the supervisor’s discretion

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to be self-motivated, proactive, work independently and make decisions based on good business practices and library philosophy
• Ability to develop and present programs
• Ability to develop local programming connections
• Knowledge of basic computer functions and software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills

Education:

• College degree preferred
• Previous library experience preferred

Employment Clearances:Must have FBI criminal history, Pennsylvania Child Abuse, and Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History clearance that qualify the individual for employment as outlined in the library system’s Employee Clearances policy.

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

Work regularly demands light physical effort in the handling of materials, boxes, carts, or equipment, as well as manual dexterity and visual acuity when working with a computer. Regularly lifts and carries books and materials weighing as much as 30 pounds; regularly pushes and pulls carts; regularly bends and reaches for books on top and bottom shelves; regularly uses repetitive movements and views small print when assisting patrons with searches on the computer. Work may require standing for extended periods of time.

The work environment involves everyday risks which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting rooms, and libraries, e.g., the safe use of workplace practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of safety regulations.

How to Apply: employment applications can be found at the reference desks of Fredricksen and East Pennsboro Branch libraries. All resumes can be emailed to the Human Resource Coordinator atoryan@cumberlandcountylibraries.orgor dropped off in person. Employment applications can also be found on our website:https://www.cumberlandcountylibraries.org/FRE_Employment

*position will remain open until filled*