Library Associate - Youth Services

JOB
This position is open until filled.The Human Resources Office is unable to provide status updates by telephone.The salary range is listed above. Starting salary will depend on qualifications and experience.The Library Associate performs clerical and paraprofessional library work in providing programming, reference, and outreach activities in the youth services department of the Perry Memorial Library serving Vance County and the City of Henderson. An employee in this class performs paraprofessional library work assisting the librarians to provide programs and services in the youth services department of the public library. Work also includes operating the bookmobile and outreach vehicle to deliver materials and programming to various locations in Vance County. Work requires considerable knowledge of the collections in assigned area, a working knowledge of computer software used in typical office environments, email, and the internet and for learning activities from early childhood through adult. Initiative, tact and diplomacy are required in providing a variety of services to patrons. Weekend and evening hours are required.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Position is responsible for working at the Youth Services desk to provide direction and instruction to patrons. The position is also responsible for outreach activities to youth (0 to 18) in the Vance County community through materials delivery and programming. This position will report to the Youth Services Librarian but also coordinate with the Outreach Librarian on appropriate outreach activities. This position will also collaborate with other organizations in the community that serve area youth.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe work is light work which requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Tasks may require the following abilities: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Requires mental acuity including the ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes, the ability to express ideas by means of the spoken word and have close visual acuityto operate a computer terminal, inspect library materials, and do extensive reading. WORK ENVIRONMENTWork is performed in a relatively safe, and secure work environment.Please Note: If offered a position, official transcripts/verification of education must be submitted directly to the Human Resources Office from the educational institution(s) listed on application. Positions requiring a minimum education/certification must also have official documents submitted to the Human Resources Office. Unofficial transcripts may be submitted by the candidate with the application for consideration of meeting minimum job requirements.