Library Associate - Children's Department Birth to Pre-K Focus

Library Associate – Children’s Department Programming, Birth to PreK Focus and Floater

Pay Grade: Full time salary

Full benefits including insurance, sick leave and vacation hours

Hours: 2080 hours a year (roughly 40 hours a week) (scheduling may

include Saturdays, Sundays and/or evenings)

Department: Children’s Department

Job Mission: To perform circulation, reference, and programming,

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 work and partner with the local preschools and home school families to support literacy and educational initiatives
• 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 basic circulation activities (checking materials in and out, processing new card requests, collecting lost book fees, etc.)
• Perform general reference activities in-person, over the phone and through electronic means
• Assist in providing answers for directional questions
• Provide training for staff or patrons on the usage of library resources as needed
• Act as the liaison between the Library and the local preschools and any home school families
• Plans and works collaboratively with teachers and home schoolers to use appropriate resources that address curricular needs and learning goals
• Assist with children’s collections development and maintenance
• Plan, develop, promote, and execute pertinent library programming and services to meet the informational, educational and recreational needs of birth to PreK community members/patrons, including story times and preschool visits.
• Collect and report statistical data for any school related programs and activities
• Ability to cover the desk in any department when needed (float)
• Assist in maintaining patron behavior
• Assists with departmental opening and closing duties
• Perform other committee, departmental and Library duties as assigned by the Director

Updated 9/2022

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• working with young children: 1 year (Required)
• Customer service: 5 years (Required)
• Library services: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person