Library Assistant

Under the direction of the Youth Services Manager, the Youth Services Library Assistant is responsible for providing access to the library’s materials and services in a friendly manner by performing a variety of reference, circulation, programming, and clerical functions.

Essential Duties:

• Assist with collection development and maintenance.
• Ensure all library patrons receive excellent, equitable, and efficient.
• Ensure patron record confidentiality.
• Maintain an attractive, neat, clean, and welcoming Youth Services area.
• Organize and maintain all departmental supplies and equipment by demonstrating neatness, accuracy, thoroughness, and general effectiveness.
• Plan, conduct, and evaluate youth and family programs.
• Provide information to patrons in person and by phone using print and non-print resources.
• Recommend, communicate, and enforce all library policies and procedures.
• Works all Public Service Desks as needed.
  
• Other duties and assigned.

Expected Hours of Work:

Must work an average of 20 hours a week to maintain part-time status. On-site attendance and some evenings and weekends are required.

Week 1:  

Monday               8:30a - 2:00p

Tuesday               2:30p - 8:00p

Thursday             8:30a - 2:00p

Friday                  8:30a - 2:00p

Week 2:  

Monday               8:30a - 2:00p

Thursday             8:30a - 2:00p

Friday                   8:30a - 2:00p

Saturday              8:30a - 3:00p

Week 3:  

Sunday                1:00p - 7:00p

Monday               8:30a - 2:00p

Tuesday               2:30p - 8:00p

Thursday             8:30a - 2:00p

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• General computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office 365.
• Library experience and experience working with youth (ages 0 to 17) preferred.
• Storytelling skills, highly desirable.
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Willing and able to speak effectively in public.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus.

Required Skills:

• Ability to exercise initiative and maintain professionalism in uncomfortable situations.
• Ability to read and recommend age-appropriate materials for young patrons.
• Knowledge of, and enthusiasm for, children’s and young adult literature and online resources.
• Ability to keep up to date on youth literature, youth trends, and youth materials through reading journals, websites, listservs, etc.
• Ability to organize, plan, set priorities, use time effectively, and meet deadlines while working with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to do basic math for routine calculations.
• Ability to adapt, remain flexible and flourish in a changing environment while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Ability to be tactful and respect confidentiality during interactions with both staff and patrons.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, orally and in writing, including through email.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships with co-workers, patrons, user groups, community organizations, and volunteer groups of varying personalities and ages and to serve the public courteously in a variety of situations.
• Contributes to creating an environment oriented to trust, open communication, creative thinking, and cohesive teamwork.
• Possesses strong analytical, time management, interpersonal, and organizational skills as well as the ability to anticipate future needs.
• Proficiency in using MS Office applications; Word, Excel
• Knowledge of developmental, recreational, and educational needs of youth.
• Ability to take initiative and interest in improving existing work techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of child behavior and development, and early literacy skills.

Physical Demands

• Moderate work (lifting, pushing, or pulling 30 lbs. maximum)
• Ability to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, talk, type, pick, pinch, hear, and perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods.
• Movement through facility locations and assisting patrons.
• Ability to handle books, materials, and equipment.
• Ability to reach above the head and below the knee to retrieve shelved items.
• Visual acuity sufficient to identify materials on shelving up to 90” and to read primarily typed or printed text in a variety of type sizes.

Work Environment

• Climate-controlled environment inside the building.
• Barrier-free work area

Note: This job description does not necessarily reflect all aspects of the job function.

Salary : $15