Library Associate Stevens Point

Wisconsin Department Of Workforce Development

Job Location:

Stevens Point, WI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ThePortage County Public Libraryis hiring a part-time(20hrs / wk)Library Associate. This position is based out ofthe Stevens Pointlocation however some hours may be spent at the other branch locations.

2026 pay range starts at $18.82/ hr.

What are the primary job duties

Performs a wide-variety of basic customer service activities at the customer service desks.

Performs a wide-variety of basic customer service activities at the youth services service desk. Answers telephone takes messages answers questions or refers library customers to appropriate personnel.
Locates and/or assists both children and adults in locating desired materials from PCPL shelves. May provide readers advisory to children and teens; that is help youth select appropriate library materials as required. Answers questions and provides general information about childrens library materials which may include research and use of library resources to library customers as needed or required. Refers complex information and research requests to appropriate personnel.
May assist both children and adults in use of librarys on-line catalog and other computer based products available at the library.
Ability to maintain customer confidentiality (WI Statutes Chapter 43.30).

Performs a wide variety of activities which support the childrens and YA programs and services.

Under general direction of librarian may plan perform and/or assist with storytimes and puppet shows both in-house and at various county locations.
Assists with school programs ongoing programs tours the Summer Library Program displays booktalks special events etc.
Assists with the development of and maintenance of storytelling aides.
Assists with the librarys Volunteen program.

Activities in support of the youth services work unit.

Assists with the rotation of library owned material to branches according to established procedures: assists with the selection and rotation of library owned material for delivery to daycares. May deliver selected materials to daycares and other branch library sites. May drive vehicle to appropriate locations.
Helps to maintain the appearance of library; picks up area including periodicals books toys etc.; takes library materials to appropriate location and reshelve in proper alpha-numeric order.
Responds to user complaints procedures presented in person or by telephone according to procedures; refers to Circulation work unit or Youth Services Librarian problems for which assistance is needed.
May verify patron and circulation records on the librarys circulation system and check out materials according to procedures. May check-in returned rotated materials and other materials according to library procedures may take returned library materials to appropriate shelves and reshelve in proper alpha-numeric order.

Clerical activities in support of the library.

Types booklists brochures flyers and reports using personal computer and appropriate word processing or desktop publishing software as assigned or needed. With the guidance of the librarian may develop and prepare booklists and other publicity items for work unit.
May handle the photocopying and duplication of materials prepared for library use.
May prepare work-related correspondence for the Youth Services Librarian(s).
May run errands; may deliver or pick up items at various county library sites; may assist library customers with basic operation of library equipment may add supplies to photocopier and other library-owned machines as needed. Helps with weeding (de-acquisition) of library materials under direction of librarian.

What are the minimum requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Background in Childrens and/or YA literature and/or childhood education or comparable experience preferred.
Prior library experience preferred.
Valid Wisconsin drivers license and good driving record.

Portage County offers a great benefit package which includes the following;

Vacation - available on day one!
Health insurance- your choice of two health plans- (Health Savings Account associated with a High Deductible Health Plan with a County contribution or a PPO Co-pay plan)
Wellness incentive plan offered with health insurance enrollment! Earn up to $600 per year!
Flexible spending account
Dental insurance
State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan - County contribution of 6.95% (2025) increasing to 7.2% in 2026!
Paid holidays
Paid sick leave
EAP (Employee Assistance Plan) - paid by the County
457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan

Deadline to apply is 4:30 pm on Friday January 9 2026

Portage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Required Experience:

ThePortage County Public Libraryis hiring a part-time(20hrs / wk)Library Associate. This position is based out ofthe Stevens Pointlocation however some hours may be spent at the other branch locations.2026 pay range starts at $18.82/ hr.What are the primary job dutiesPerforms a wide-variety of basic...

Performs a wide-variety of basic customer service activities at the customer service desks.

Performs a wide-variety of basic customer service activities at the youth services service desk. Answers telephone takes messages answers questions or refers library customers to appropriate personnel.
Locates and/or assists both children and adults in locating desired materials from PCPL shelves. May provide readers advisory to children and teens; that is help youth select appropriate library materials as required. Answers questions and provides general information about childrens library materials which may include research and use of library resources to library customers as needed or required. Refers complex information and research requests to appropriate personnel.
May assist both children and adults in use of librarys on-line catalog and other computer based products available at the library.
Ability to maintain customer confidentiality (WI Statutes Chapter 43.30).

Performs a wide variety of activities which support the childrens and YA programs and services.

Under general direction of librarian may plan perform and/or assist with storytimes and puppet shows both in-house and at various county locations.
Assists with school programs ongoing programs tours the Summer Library Program displays booktalks special events etc.
Assists with the development of and maintenance of storytelling aides.
Assists with the librarys Volunteen program.

Activities in support of the youth services work unit.

Assists with the rotation of library owned material to branches according to established procedures: assists with the selection and rotation of library owned material for delivery to daycares. May deliver selected materials to daycares and other branch library sites. May drive vehicle to appropriate locations.
Helps to maintain the appearance of library; picks up area including periodicals books toys etc.; takes library materials to appropriate location and reshelve in proper alpha-numeric order.
Responds to user complaints procedures presented in person or by telephone according to procedures; refers to Circulation work unit or Youth Services Librarian problems for which assistance is needed.
May verify patron and circulation records on the librarys circulation system and check out materials according to procedures. May check-in returned rotated materials and other materials according to library procedures may take returned library materials to appropriate shelves and reshelve in proper alpha-numeric order.

Clerical activities in support of the library.

Types booklists brochures flyers and reports using personal computer and appropriate word processing or desktop publishing software as assigned or needed. With the guidance of the librarian may develop and prepare booklists and other publicity items for work unit.
May handle the photocopying and duplication of materials prepared for library use.
May prepare work-related correspondence for the Youth Services Librarian(s).
May run errands; may deliver or pick up items at various county library sites; may assist library customers with basic operation of library equipment may add supplies to photocopier and other library-owned machines as needed. Helps with weeding (de-acquisition) of library materials under direction of librarian.

What are the minimum requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Background in Childrens and/or YA literature and/or childhood education or comparable experience preferred.
Prior library experience preferred.
Valid Wisconsin drivers license and good driving record.

Portage County offers a great benefit package which includes the following;

Vacation - available on day one!
Health insurance- your choice of two health plans- (Health Savings Account associated with a High Deductible Health Plan with a County contribution or a PPO Co-pay plan)
Wellness incentive plan offered with health insurance enrollment! Earn up to $600 per year!
Flexible spending account
Dental insurance
State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan - County contribution of 6.95% (2025) increasing to 7.2% in 2026!
Paid holidays
Paid sick leave
EAP (Employee Assistance Plan) - paid by the County
457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan

Deadline to apply is 4:30 pm on Friday January 9 2026

Portage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Required Experience:

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