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Part-Time Makerspace Assistant

Department: Lanesville Branch
Reports to: Assistant Director and Director
Hours per week: 7.5 to 15 (part-time); fill-in as needed. Training period will require up to 37.5 hours per week for the first month.

JOB OBJECTIVE:

The Makerspace Assistant will assist patrons in using the makerspace. This is a part-time position that requires 7.5 to 15 hours per week and to fill in as needed.  Dependability and consistent attendance are required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. High school education
  2. Some familiarity with crafting, technology and related makerspace equipment
  3. Cooperative attitude and ability to organize work and exercise good judgment
  4. Personality, attitude and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and staff members in a professional manner
  5. Must be aware of and adhere to library and makerspace policies
  6. Knowledge of computer applications
  7. Understand the necessity for, and maintain confidentiality of library users

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

  1. Assist users of all ages in the makerspace with a variety of machinery and software including 3D printers, laser engraver/cutter, vinyl printer/cutter, poster printer, Cricut, Adobe software, Corel Draw, and other equipment as added
  2. Assist in the maintenance of equipment for the makerspace
  3. Able to troubleshoot a variety of devices.
  4. Working knowledge of PC and Mac operating systems and Microsoft Office Applications
  5. Keep abreast of trends in technology
  6. Maintain good relations with public and staff.
  7. Assist patrons in identifying and locating information using computerized and print resources.
  8. Follow and enforce policies and procedures consistently.
  9. Perform other duties as assigned.
  10. Commitment to excellence in customer service.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge of library clerical procedures and practices
  • Good knowledge of the Dewey Decimal System
  • Good ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
  • Good ability to pay attention to detail
  • Good ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, associates and the general public

OTHER:

  1. Cooperating as a team member with the library staff in performing any duties essential to the achievement of the objectives of the library
  2. Doing related work as required

 

Genealogy Assistant

Reports to: Genealogy Department Head

Hours per week: part-time (25-28 hrs/week); some weekends required

Pay begins at $13.86 per hour, commensurate with education and experience.

JOB OBJECTIVE is to assist the Department Head and local history and genealogy library patrons.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. High school degree
  2. An interest in or knowledge of local history and genealogy is a plus
  3. Must be able to perform research in-library
  4. Must be able to navigate stairs and lift heavy books

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Must have knowledge of current resources
  2. Must have good problem-solving skills
  3. Must be dedicated to quality customer service
  4. Must be able to work cooperatively with staff and public
  5. Must be able to plan and organize work efficiently
  6. Must be able to prioritize tasks and responsibilities
  7. Must be able to effectively juggle multiple projects and deadlines
  8. Must be dependable
  9. Must have good memory for facts and routines
  10. Must be able to operate (or learn to operate) microfiche readers
  11. Properly cleans/sanitizes spaces after use

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

  1. Assists patrons in person
  2. Answers very simple patron requests by telephone; instructs patrons to email/write the department head for more complex research requests
  3. Informs Department Head of any supplies that need ordering
  4. Files documents
  5. Photocopies documents
  6. Returns documentation to appropriate place
  7. Pulls documentation for patrons and Department Head
  8. Assists Department Head in special projects
  9. Data Entry
    1. Update Indexes
    2. Create Databases
  10. Covers department, opens and closes the Frederick Porter Griffin Center, in absence of other staff
  11. Occasionally attends training
  12. Completes required staff trainings – CPR, Safe Place, Internal Controls, BeanStack, etc.

Volunteer Positions

Maintenance Volunteer

Job Title: Maintenance Support

Reports to: Head of Grounds and Maintenance

Job Location: Corydon branch

Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Type: One-time job

Hours: 7:00 am-12 noon

JOB DESCRIPTION: Help with spraying cleaner on the building while the maintenance department power washes the building. Also, keep hoses untangled, hold the ladder, and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: Able to stand for long periods; able to lift 25Ibs; able to be out in the sun.

Click below for an HCPL Volunteer Application Form

HCPL Volunteer Application
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