After School Library Monitor

Position Overview

Patrols the library building and oversees the behavior of youth and young adults in the Library during after school hours. Establishes good working relationships with middle school students and facilitates their use of the library and its resources.

• Monday, Tuesday: 3:00‑7:00 pm
• Wednesday: 2:30‑6:30 pm
• Thursday: 3:00‑7:00 pm
• Friday: 3:00‑5:00 pm

This position works from September through early June, only the days school is in session. The hourly rate of pay is $16.88.

• Welcomes and engages with middle school students including learning their names and explaining library policies.
• Interacts with youth to ensure their behavior is appropriate for the library.
• Patrols all public spaces in the library’s interior and the hallway to City Hall, monitors students on the sidewalk immediately outside the Library.
• Develops rapport with youth and directs them to professional staff for assistance when needed.
• Warns patrons violating library rules that they are doing so and requests them to alter their behavior appropriately.
• If necessary, and only in consultation with the librarian in charge, directs patrons to leave the building; if they do not cooperate, telephone the police.
• Documents any after school disciplinary actions or incidents.
• Never uses physical contact of a disciplinary nature with any library patron.
• Becomes familiar with and observes Library policies and procedures related to appropriate behavior.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Ability to establish respectful and professional working relationships with middle school students; ability to gain and hold the respect and confidence of youth.
• Good oral and written communication skills; ability to interact effectively with youth that may have emotional and/or behavioral problems.
• Ability to deal firmly but pleasantly with persons of all ages and types, especially middle school students.
• Ability to remain calm and patient during stressful situations.
• Ability to observe and provide physical descriptions of persons and events verbally and in writing.
• Ability to remain on one’s feet, climb stairs, and walk continuously for 4 hours at a time.
• Ability to remain calm, respectful, and professional under pressure.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to write. The employee is required to go out of doors to an area just outside the Library.

Typical library environment with low to moderate noise level.