What are the responsibilities and job description for the LIBRARY ASSOCIATE (YOUTH SERVICES) - $2000 SIGNING BONUS position at Town of Mooresville?
An employee in this class provides customer service in the Adult Services, Youth Services, Technical Services, or Circulation Divisions. Employee must exercise judgment in the interpretation and application of library practices, rules, and regulations. Assignments involve considerable public contact; courtesy and tact in dealing with the public as well as other staff members is essential. Work is performed under the supervision of a Librarian. May be asked to serve as lead worker in assigned area on selected nights and weekends. Performance evaluation includes customer service effectiveness and accuracy of work activities through daily observations, discussions, and review of completed work.
Assists in meeting the needs of library patrons.
Implements established policies and procedures under the direction of supervisory staff and communicates policies to library patrons.
Shelves, straightens, and maintains shelf order according to the Dewey Decimal System.
Assists patrons in the use of library technology, including public access computers, the online library catalog, the self-checkout stations, copiers, fax machines, microfilm and microfiche readers as required by each division.
Provides reference and information services to library patrons as required by each division.
Provides information and customer service over the telephone as required by each division.
Assists patrons in material selection and location.
Performs clerical support duties such as typing documents, processing mail, filing, preparing reports, cataloging materials, and maintaining patron records as required by each division.
Ability to create a welcoming environment for the library's youngest patrons and their caregivers.
Examine children's materials to become familiar with the content and develop the ability to conduct readers advisory services.
Prepares and conducts Storytime sessions and other programs, regularly engaging children and youth through stories, songs, and crafts, as well as developing and presenting after-school activities.
Collaborate with the youth service team to create and display crafts and other items on a monthly/seasonal basis.
Ability to work independently, take the initiative, and work cooperatively on a team. Some nights and weekends are required.
Performs other tasks as required.
High School Diploma or GED and one to three years of clerical experience, including experience working with the public and in a library; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Salary : $33,656 - $53,800
