Library Assistant Children's (Sub)

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Essential Job Functions Conducts reference interviews

Provides reference and readers advisory to patrons at public service

desks in person and via the telephone, email or correspondence Instructs

patrons in the use of electronic and print resources Promotes library

programs and services Other Job Functions Assists patrons with all

equipment in the library, including simple troubleshooting Issues new

and replacement library cards Assists patrons in paying fines using the

Jamex or Infosoup Assists patrons with checking out material at the

self-check machines or at the service desk Completes short-term projects

as assigned Other duties as assigned \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree or equivalent

combination of education, training and experience which provides the

following knowledge, abilities and skills: Knowledge of the public

library function Knowledge of library services for children in public

libraries Ability to provide reference and reader\'s advisory services

to the public, in person and via telephone, e-mail or written

communication Ability to instruct varied age groups in using electronic

and print resources for information gathering Familiarity with Windows,

MS Office, Outlook email and Internet Search Engines Strong knowledge of

children\'s literature Genuine respect for children and their families

Strong oral and written communication Ability to maintain effective

relationships with other employees and the public and to deal with

public relations problems courteously and tactfully Ability to work

independently with creativity Must be able to bend in all directions,

lift and lower items weighing up to 5 pounds, reach above the head

Fluency in Spanish or Hmong languages is not required, but is preferred

\*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/appletonwi