St. Louis Public Library
INFORMATION SPECIALIST
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Job Description
- Req#: 475949
Assist customers with library card registration and checking out and returning library materials.
Assist in preparation, delivery, and receipt of Library materials; receive payment from customers.
Provide technology assistance to customers with Library equipment.
Assist with daily housekeeping operations, projects, and opening and closing of the building
Assist with programming as needed.
Friendly, patient, and able to build relationships at all levels.
Able to see the big picture and promote consistency and excellence of service.
Capable of effectively presenting information and responding to questions from customers and staff
Flexible, positive, and willing to work with staff and colleagues to successfully overcome challenges.
Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work with competing tasks and priorities.
Two to three years of library-related experience, or an associate’s degree, or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to learn and use technology as the Library continues to evolve
Competitive salary range starting at $34,682/year
Medical, dental, and life insurance
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days
Pension plan through the Employees Retirement System of the City of St. Louis
Partial tuition reimbursement for approved courses
Professional development
The Divoll Branch first opened at 1100 Farrar Street in 1910. The library later moved to its present location at 4234 North Grand Boulevard, opening in 1967 and remodeled in 1998.
8,000 square feet
Collection size approximation is 17,500 (includes juvenile and adult)
1 Public meeting room
About the company
The St. Louis Public Library is a municipal public library system in the city of St.
Divoll I nformation Specialist
St. Louis Public Library
Are you interested in helping people? Do you enjoy learning new things and helping people find information? Do you want to work with a diverse community? The St. Louis Public Library’s Divoll Branch has an opening for a full-time Information Specialist. The Library values the talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings and how this positively impacts our services and customer base. We seek people who understand these values to join our team.
Our ideal candidate is someone who will connect the community to our resources to further our primary mission as a customer-centered public library providing vital services to the people of St. Louis.
The Information Specialist is enthusiastic, patient, and committed to providing excellent customer service and is comfortable working with the public and providing technology-related assistance.
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Hours for this position are:
Mon.: 11:45am-8:15pm, Tues.-Thurs.: 9:45-6:15pm, alternating Fri.& Sat.: 8:45am-5:15pm, occasional Sunday: 12:45-5:15pm, hours subject to change.
About Divoll Library:
About the neighborhood:
The Divoll Branch, located in the Fairground Neighborhood, was named in honor of Ira Divoll, the "Father of the St. Louis Public Library.” The Divoll Branch is located near the Grand Avenue Water Tower, which was built in 1870. Also called “The White Water Tower,” it is the tallest free-standing Corinthian column in the world. The Divoll Branch of the St. Louis Public Library has served as a community anchor for residents and meeting place for community groups for generations of neighbors.
To apply:
If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit slpl.org , click on the Careers link, and submit your cover letter and resume with your application. Thank you!
Mon.: 11:45am-8:15pm, Tues.-Thurs.: 9:45-6:15pm, alternating Fri.& Sat.: 8:45am-5:15pm, occasional Sunday: 12:45-5:15pm, hours subject to change.Notice
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