Library Assistant - Children's Department

Job Requirements:

• Be at least eighteen years of age and be a high school graduate with at least some college credits/degree
• Strong written and oral communication skills with knowledge of various communications styles
• Ability to physically move stacks of reading and/or audio-visual materials
• Ability to work with children from toddlers through high school age as well as work with parents and guardians
• Ability to perform routine and assigned duties while under either direct or indirect supervision
• Ability to work with computer software such as Microsoft Office products and other similar programs and to use hardware such as cameras, scanners, copiers, computers, etc.
• Ability to work with general children’s reading and audio-visual materials
• Ability to perform routine and assigned duties while being under indirect supervision and/or while working alone
• Ability to supervise other staff as needed
• Ability to work weekends and evenings as assigned
• Possess exceptional organizational skills and be detail oriented
• Broad knowledge of the library’s patron demographics and ability to show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; convey an interest in diverse backgrounds and perspectives
• Superior customer service skills

Job Description:

• Perform general reference activities in-person, over the phone and through electronic means
• Assist in providing answers for directional questions
• Assist with maintaining materials in proper order on the shelves (read the shelves) and maintain the condition of the shelves (dust/clean, straighten, etc.)
• Assist with material processing for circulation
• Provide training for staff or patrons on the usage of library resources as needed
• Assist with children’s collections maintenance
• Assist with development, promotion, and execution of pertinent library programming and services to meet the informational, educational and recreational needs of children
• Assist in maintaining patron behavior
• Keep library building neat and in good order, including but not limited to dusting, cleaning computers, wiping down tables, sweeping, and emptying trash cans
• Assists with departmental opening and closing duties
• Perform other committee, departmental and Library duties as assigned by the Director

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Customer service: 2 years (Required)
• Library services: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person