Employment Opportunities

Fill out an application at the library or print one here.

We have three positions available as of 5/10/2024:

Interlibrary Loan Assistant

• This position is responsible for the acquisition of Interlibrary Loan items, the returning of those items to their lending libraries, and statistical reporting 

• Additional responsibilities of the position include:
• Circulation - Perform circulation tasks including check in and check out procedures, handling reserves, and fees
• Patron Assistance - Provide patron circulation services at the front desk and within the library
• Assist patrons with readers' advisory queries, general library procedures, and availability of resources in other libraries or institutions, and basic reference questions
• Assist patrons in the use of catalog, online databases, and Internet resources
• Assist patrons with use of public computers, copier, and printing
• Refer patron requests to appropriate staff when necessary

• The successful candidate will have the following qualities:
• Library Technical Assistant or equivalent education preferred.
• High School Diploma required
• Library experience preferred
• Knowledge of library organization, procedures, and equipment
• Ability to establish good relationships with patrons both in person and via phone
• Skills in writing, typing, and with computer and attention to detail
• Ability to move around the library, reach all shelves and book returns, lift materials and attend to book carts
  
  
• Hours include days, 2 Saturdays per month plus evening hours as needed.
• Salary starts at $17.00 per hour

Circulation Assistant

• The successful candidate will have the following qualities:
  • High school degree required.
  • Library experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of library organization, procedures, and equipment.
  • Ability to establish good relationships with patrons both in person and via phone.
  • Skills in writing, typing, and with computer and attention to detail.
  • Ability to move around the library, reach all shelves and book returns, lift materials and attend to book carts.
    
    
• Responsibilities of the position include:
  • Circulation - Perform circulation tasks including check in and check out procedures, handling reserves, and fees.
  • Patron Assistance - Provide patron circulation services at the front desk and within the library.
  • Assist patrons with readers' advisory queries, general library procedures, and availability of resources in other libraries or institutions, and basic reference questions.
  • Assist patrons in the use of catalog, online databases, and Internet resources.
  • Assist patrons with use of public computers, copier, and printing.
  • Refer patron requests to appropriate staff when necessary.
  • Process new library card applications.
  • Backup page duties - Clean AV items, shelve as needed, empty book-drop, help with technical services processing.
    
    
• Hours include days, 2 Saturdays per month plus evening hours as needed.
• Salary starts at $17.00/hour.
  
  
  

Library Assistant (Page)

• Duties include shelving materials, checking materials in and out, covering books, and other miscellaneous duties.
• The successful applicant must be able to pass a shelving test, read small print, and have the physical dexterity to reach shelves of various heights and push heavy carts.
• Applicant must be at least 16.
• Hours include 2 evenings per week from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. and 1-2 Saturdays per month from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Salary starts at $15.00/hour.
  
  
  
  

Volunteer Opportunities

The Winfield Library Friends are always looking for new faces to fill their many volunteer opportunities throughout the year.

Below are just a few of the abundant opportunities to help the Friends support the Library:

1. Book Sale: sort and sell books (Friends who do get first choice!)
2. Hospitality: provide refreshments for programs
3. Fundraising: donations, prizes for special events
4. Publicity: making signs/posters, writing newsletters, mailings, graphic design
5. Books to the Homebound
6. WLF Officers and chairpersons