Library Assistant – Children’s

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Department: M.G. Parker Memorial Library
Supervisor: Children’s Librarian
Union Status: Union (salary only)
Rate: $16.08/hr
Position: Part-time
Hours: 18 hrs
Grade: 2
Steps: 1-12
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Under the supervision of the Children’s Librarian, the Library Assistant provides exemplary customer service to families, children, caregivers, and other users of the Children’s Room and its resources. The Library Assistant also assists in the planning and hosting of programs for its intended audience.

Works under the general direction of the Children’s Librarian, according to established procedures and departmental policies and standards; duties require independent judgement and initiative.

May supervise volunteers occasionally.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist children, parents, and teachers in finding suitable reading material for the child's age, abilities, and tastes.
• Plan, conduct, and assist with programming for children, including but not limited to, story times, crafts programs, summer reading programs, summer activities
• Assist children through grade 6 and parents in finding both print and electronic information.
• Assist children and parents in computer usage.
• Process requests for patrons for materials not available in Dracut.
• Supervise computer use by children.
• Monitor behavior of children to ensure the safety and rights of patrons when in the Children's Room.

Recommended

Minimum Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience:

Minimum of an Associates’ Degree; two years of library experience or customer service experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous experience with children in library, school, or similar environment preferred.

• Written and oral communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Teaching skills
• Planning and organizational skills

To perform a job usually involves these physical requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb and/or balance; talk; and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

To perform a job usually involves these work environment characteristics. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Part-time, 18 hours per week. Regular schedule includes weekend and evening hours. Monday 4pm-8:30pm, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9am-1:30pm, and every third Saturday (8:30am-4:30pm) in the fall.
• Work is performed in library conditions; work is affected by seasonal fluctuations, such as the school calendar and seasonal programs;
  The employee operates computers, fax, scanner, copier, and other library and office equipment
• The employee has access to confidential patron records, and circulation information
• Errors could result in delay of service to patrons, monetary loss, or damage to library equipment

The Town of Dracut requires a CORI, physical exam and drug screen post offer.

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

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change as the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

The Town of Dracut is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer