Part-time - Youth Services Library Assistant

This position works in the Youth Services Department of the Gainesville library.

• Optional Flexible Benefits Plan, including dental and vision coverage
• Three paid holidays a year
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program

Assists with programs; assists in finding research and reading materials; helps to maintain order in the department or branch. Reports to the Branch Manager or Division Director.

• Conducts reference interviews to assist in finding appropriate materials and information using electronic databases, Internet, as well as traditional print sources; provides readers advisory service.
• Performs circulation activities including checking materials in and out, placing holds, collecting fines, and issuing library cards.
• Helps plan, prepare, and execute programming.
• Promotes patron interest through the creation of displays and bibliographies.
• Assists in collection maintenance including shelving, maintaining shelf order, weeding, repairing materials, and dealing with damaged and missing items.
• Participates in collection development including selecting new materials using established library procedures and professional resources, checking in new materials, and examining new materials for content and proper placement in the collection.
• Works a minimum of one outreach event per year. Performs other duties as assigned.

Subject to evening and weekend assignments.

Completes 10 hours of continuing education per year.

• Ability to understand and use complex electronic catalog, circulation, and patron record computer software as well as e‑mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and desktop publishing programs.
• Ability to understand and use reference tools in print form and in online databases.
• Basic clerical skills including understanding of alphabetical and numerical order and an understanding of and ability to use the Dewey Decimal Classification system.
• Ability to execute age‑appropriate programs.
• Ability to communicate with the public in a positive manner, either individually or in an audience.
• Ability to make decisions within stated guidelines and to work independently in a wide variety of situations.
• Solid commitment to customer service, the protection of intellectual freedom, and the privacy rights of library users.
• Ability to lift 10 pounds with occasional lifting of heavier items up to 25 pounds and push a cart with up to 100 pounds on it.
• Ability to bend knees, stretch and lift up to 3 pounds overhead.
• Ability to sit in an office chair for an extended period of time.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years prior work experience.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
• For youth services positions, preference may be given to candidates with experience in working with children.

$15.12 per hour. Benefits include optional Flexible Benefits Plan, access to the employee assistance program, and three paid holidays a year.

Successful applicant must pass a drug test and a criminal background check. E‑verifies.

Hall County Library System is an EOE and a Drug Free Workplace.