Library Assistant II Children's Services

Position Overview
Provide a variety of library services and programs for children and young adults.

• Assist patrons in the effective use of library resources, including the online catalog and library materials.
• Plan, prepare, and present programs and provide services for patrons including story hours for pre-school children, summer reading program activities, school tours, and recommend library materials and resources for children and young adults.
• Preview new children's materials and maintain currency with children's literature.
• Create displays and lists of materials and resources relevant to children.
• Create, prepare, and perform public performances and attend outreach events for children and families.
• Create promotional materials and submit publicity to the media for events and programs; update library calendar of events, library social media accounts, and the library website with program information.
• Recruit outside agencies to present at special library events and programs.
• Compile monthly statistics of activities.
• Assist with animal care.
• Direct workflow of temporary, seasonal, and volunteer staff; resolve minor and occasional major problems with minimal supervision.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of library experience, or one year of experience overseeing a classroom, or working in early childhood or school-aged programs. An associate degree in childhood development can also substitute for experience.
• Two years’ experience working with children in a structured environment.
• Experience with personal computers, MS Word, Excel, Desktop publishing tools.

• Experience with computerized library systems.
• Ability to have and maintain a valid driver’s license and to meet insurance standards and maintain insurability under the Borough’s insurance program. If a personal automobile is used for Borough business, proof of insurance at statutory limits must be provided. A current copy of driving record will be required upon request.

• Demonstrated knowledge of classic and current children's literature.
• Knowledge and experience in the use of office equipment such as copiers, scanners, fax, multi-function phone, printers, etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform in front of groups of all sizes.
• Ability to create promotional materials.

• A skills test may be administered to all qualified candidates.
• This position requires a criminal background investigation and fingerprinting.

General office with pleasant, clean conditions where accidents/hazards are negligible; requires short periods of moderate lifting, pushing or pulling (26-50 lbs.).