Part-Time Library Technician - Reference/Teen Programming Assistant - John P. Holt Brentwood Library

Seeking candidates for a Part-Time Library Technician I – Reference/Teen Library Programming Assistant at the John P. Holt Brentwood Library, Brentwood, TN

John P. Holt Brentwood Library

Starting pay for this position is $18.55/hour, plus:

$1,000 annual Transportation Supplement (paid over 26 pay periods)

Up to a 5% salary increase after successful completion of the six-month probationary period.

This position will remain posted until filled.

The City of Brentwood seeks a customer-service-minded professional with excellent attention to detail to join its team as a Library Technician I serving in a Reference/Teen Library Programming Assistant role at the John P. Holt Brentwood Library.

The John P. Holt Brentwood Library provides access to over 165,000 books and other materials, including audiobooks, DVDs, music CDs, and online resources. With the mission of being a vibrant and engaging community center for lifelong learning and the arts, the Library continues to be an eclectic resource available to the City of Brentwood community. Situated in a beautiful park setting and bordered by a walking trail and arboretum, the John P. Holt Brentwood Library is known as the crown jewel of the City of Brentwood.

The Library Technician helps support daily reference and teen services operations by assisting patrons with library materials, technology, and general reference questions; supporting teen programming; creating displays; assisting with library-wide special events; and supporting the reference department as needed. Applicants must be available to work a flexible schedule of 20 to 29 hours per week, including days, evenings, and weekends.

The Ideal Candidate

High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred. At least one year of experience teaching or leading children and teens is required. Library experience is preferred, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Candidates should also have excellent public service skills, good general education, and the ability to communicate effectively with library patrons of all ages and skill levels.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:   Must be physically able to operate a variety of automated office machines which includes a computer, printer, copy machine, calculator, telephone, etc.  Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials.  Must be able to exert up to fifty pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to twenty-five pounds of force frequently.  Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for sedentary to medium work.

DATA CONCEPTION:  Requires the ability to compare and or judge the readily observable functional, technical, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION:   Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange administrative information.   Includes giving assignments and/or directions to co-workers or assistants.

LANGUAGE ABILITY:   Requires the ability to read a variety of informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures related to the job of Reference Technician.  Requires the ability to write reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech. Requires the ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control, and confidence using correct English and a well-modulated voice.

INTELLIGENCE:  Requires the ability to learn and understand basic to complex principles and techniques; to make independent judgments in absence of supervision; to acquire knowledge of topics related to the job of Reference Technician.

VERBAL APTITUDE:  Requires the ability to record and deliver information to supervisors and officials; to explain procedures and policies; and to follow verbal and written instructions, guidelines, and objectives.

NUMERICAL APTITUDE:   Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; determine percentages; determine time and weight; and utilize statistical inference.

FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE:   Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with office equipment.

MOTOR COORDINATION:   Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using automated office equipment.

MANUAL DEXTERITY:   Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, office equipment, control knobs, switches, etc.  Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities.   Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

COLOR DISCRIMINATION:   May require the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color.

INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT:   Requires the ability to deal with people (i.e., staff, supervisors, general public, and officials) beyond giving and receiving instructions such as in interpreting departmental policies and procedures.  Must be adaptable to performing under minimal stress when confronted with an emergency related to the job of Reference Technician.

PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION:   Requires the ability to talk and/or hear:  (talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words).  (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear).

The City of Brentwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.