Children's Library Assistant

Under general supervision, provides professional library work in assisting with the operations of the library. Work involves providing programming, collection development, and reference services to children and teens, parents and caregivers, and promoting library services to the community through marketing, education, and outreach. Effectively communicates with library staff and library patrons in a variety of formats.  Reports to Library Manager.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts or related field with two (2) or more years of experience in working with children and teens; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
 
Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

• Follows established opening and closing procedures.
• Uses the on-line catalog, print resources, internet websites, and online databases as reference tools.
• Works with laptops and PCs, a variety of smaller data devices, copiers, craft equipment, and uses general clerical supplies.
• Interacts and communicates effectively with the public, library staff and personnel from other libraries, and library vendors and volunteers.
• Develops and provides programming for children and teens.
• Responsible for two Storytime's per week except in August.
• Records reference and program statistics for monthly record keeping and prepares monthly report for Library Director.
• Selects reading material for children and teens in both English and Spanish.

• Maintains knowledge of a wide variety of reference sources, authors, literature, publishers, publications, and library operations, philosophy, and policy.
• Communicates effectively verbally and in writing, and with a diverse population.
• Sets priorities, plans, coordinates, and organizes work.
• Works effectively with a teamwork orientation in daily activities as well as addressing problems and unique situations.
• Performs routine tasks as required, including but not limited to copying/filing documents, answering the telephone, work the front desk, sending/receiving faxes, and entering/retrieving computer data.
• Plans and coordinates the Summer Reading Program with staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Regular and prompt attendance is a requirement of the position.

• Skill in organizing and maintaining library filing systems
• Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal System
• Knowledge of basic computer skills-PC and Microsoft Office Required
• Knowledge of public library services and operations and of library collections
• Ability to organize and direct volunteers

Work includes prolonged sitting, standing and walking. Must be able to lift and move at least 40 pounds, with or without assistance. Must be able to perform carrying, reaching, stooping, pulling, and pushing activities, and must have clear speech, vision, and hearing acuity.