The Bethlehem Area Public Library has an opening for a paid Archives Intern at our Main Library (11 W. Church St., Bethlehem, PA 18018). The position is temporary for the summer/fall of 2025, including up to 135 hours total. The pay rate is $15 per hour. PA criminal, FBI fingerprint, and PA child abuse clearances are required. The Bethlehem Area Public Library is an equal opportunity employer. Interested candidates must send cover letter, resume, and three references by Sunday, May 11th. This may be done electronically via email (epoore@bapl.org) or mailed to 11 W. Church St. Bethlehem, PA 18018.
Job Description
POSITION
- Title: Archives Intern
- Location: Main Library
- Department: Reference Department
- Supervisor: Head of Reference / Reference Librarian
QUALIFICATIONS
- Current or recent MLS graduate student. Interest in Local History and Archive Studies preferred
- Ability to work cooperatively with staff
- Ability to move boxes, carts, and materials weighing up to 40 pounds
- Ability to make efficient use of time
- Must maintain a professional appearance on the job
JOB SUMMARY
- Archives Intern is a temporary summer/fall 2025 position
- Suggested length is 12-15 weeks
- Pay rate is $15/hr
- The position is up to 135 hours
- Hours must be completed by December 13, 2025
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with Reference Librarian on processing archival collections and digitization
- Other duties as assigned
April 2025
Temporary Library Assistant (part-time)
The Bethlehem Area Public Library has several openings for Temporary Library Assistants for summer 2025. Each position is listed below. Pay is $10 per hour. PA Child Abuse, PA Criminal, and FBI Fingerprint clearances are required. Full job description is attached. 24 hours per week at our South Side Branch (400 Webster St. Bethlehem, PA) 25 hours per week in the Youth Services Department at our Main library (11 W. Church St. Bethlehem, PA) 15 hours per week in the Youth Services Department at our Main library (11 W. Church St. Bethlehem, PA) Interested candidates must send cover letter, resume, and three references by Tuesday, May 6th. Please send by email to epoore@bapl.org or mail to the Main Libray. Please indicate which position(s) you are interested in, if you have a preference.
Job Description
POSITION
Title: Temporary Library Assistant
Location: Main, South Side, and/or Coolidge
Department: Circulation, Youth Services, and/or South Side
Supervisor: Head of Circulation, Head of Youth Services, Branch Manager, and/or Head of Outreach
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to work cooperatively and tactfully with patrons and staff
- Flexibility
- Ability to handle the physical requirements of the job (lifting, bending, reaching, stooping, standing)
- Ability to make efficient use of time
- Must maintain a professional appearance on the job
- Must be at least 16 years of age
JOB SUMMARY
A Temporary Library Assistant is responsible for returning library material to its proper shelf location, inspecting materials for damage and cleaning as needed before shelving, monitoring new books, and assisting with various tasks of the library.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Shelving library materials
- Checking library materials in and out
- Keeping shelves in orderly condition and shelf-reading for accuracy of items on the shelf
- Being alert to notice items that may have damage or missing pieces upon return, then informing proper Circulation staff member of that condition
- Assisting patrons
- Rotating new books on and off the new book shelf and rotating seasonal books from storage
- Creating displays of titles, as needed
- Researching craft and/or program component ideas
- Making craft samples and preparing pieces for projects/programs
- Occasionally assisting program presenters
- Assisting with changing status of materials in database, as needed
- Other duties, as assigned
April 2022
Administration/Finance Technician
The Bethlehem Area Public Library is seeking a part-time Administration/Finance Technician. The position is 15 hours per week. The pay is $20 per hour. PA criminal, FBI fingerprint, and PA child abuse clearances are required. The official job description is below. Interested candidates must send cover letter, resume, and three references by email to epoore@bapl.org or mail to BAPL 11 W. Church St., Bethlehem, PA 18018 by Tuesday, May 6th. The Bethlehem Area Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.
Title: Administration/Finance Technician
Department: Administration
Supervisor: Assistant Director
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma with business experience
- Excellent typing and filing skills
- Accurate, organized, and able to prioritize
- Good computer skills, in particular word processing
- Ability to listen and clearly communicate in a professional manner via phone, email and in person
- Requires physical ability to operate risograph duplicator, paper folder/cutter. Able to bend, stoop, and lift 20 lbs.
JOB SUMMARY
The Administration/Finance Technician assists the library’s accountant, full-time Administration/Finance Technician, Assistant Director, and Executive Director with daily office procedures.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Formatting and printing letters and other documents using Word processing and other computer software programs
- Typing correspondence, including thank you letters for donations, and reports
- Sorting and distributing mail; preparing outgoing mail
- Assisting with counting daily cash receipts
- Filing
- Producing in-house printed materials on duplicator
- Recording memorial books
- Assisting with payroll and deposits
- Maintaining equipment file, updating equipment cards (service/repairs) as bills are paid prior to filing (Admin copier/elevator)
- Answering telephones
- Mailing out the bills and checks
- Handling meeting room reservations
- Counting money from sales, such as book sales
- Other duties as assigned
January 2025