Library Assistant - Youth Services (PT Temp)

ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Librarian - Youth Services

Part-time Temporary

Resume & Cover Letter Required

Hiring Rate: $19.50 per hour

FLSA Status: Non-exempt, eligible for overtime

Not eligible for all benefits, will accrue paid sick time

Deadline to Apply: 07/21/2025

Work Schedule:

• One (1) - 19 hour per week position. Must be willing to work evenings and weekends.

Essential Duties:

• Provides professional front-line reference, computer and readers' advisory assistance to youth, parents, caregivers and teachers; assists with and presents programs for youth; performs library tasks for which procedures are well established and under the supervision of the Lead Librarian Youth Services.
• Helps with book shelving and collection maintenance.
• This individual may be cross trained to provide reference, readers' advisory and computer assistance as needed for all patrons at the Ask a Librarian Desk on the 2nd floor.

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor's degree required or Master of Library Science Degree from an ALA accredited library school preferred. Experience in a library setting and experience with children preferred.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:

• Ability to work enthusiastically with children and families.
• Strong service orientation and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with literature for youth, from infants to teens.
• Knowledge of library services, systems and procedures.

• Ability to establish relationships with the public and provide effective customer service in a professional manner.

• Knowledge of sources and materials in both print and electronic format and searching methods and procedures.
• Ability to use computers, computer networks and online resources.
• Experience helping novice computer users utilize common applications.
• Experience assisting users with mobile devices.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Physical Demands And Working Conditions:

• Most work is performed in a library environment, and some in community settings
• Must be able to lift, carry, and/or push materials including full book carts, book bins, and lifting tubs weighing up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to perform physically demanding duties involving repetitive standing, walking, reaching, bending, and stretching for long periods of time. Operate a variety of standard office equipment including a computer, laptop and/or tablet PC, telephone, e-reader, calculator, cash register, bar code reader, copy and fax machines requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand and eye movement

Successful candidate will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:

• Drug screening
• Motor vehicle records check
• Criminal background screening