Library Services Assistant - Children's Department Part-Time

The position is responsible for assisting with planning and implementing programming for children and families. Additionally, the Library Services Assistant assists with outreach to build knowledge and understanding of the breadth and scope of Library offerings, as well as to expand the use of the Library. The Library Services Assistant performs circulation and customer service duties as needed.

This position is scheduled for (8) eight to (16) sixteen hours per week including one evening a week and (2) weekends a month (both Saturday & Sunday). There are (2) openings for this position.

• Assists with the design and implementation of programs and activities, including Library tours, both in the Library and in the community, for families and children
• Helps maintain an environment that is attractive, inviting and safe for families
• Assists with the preparation and distribution of promotional material, including but not limited to press releases, bibliographies, signage and displays to encourage the use of the Library
• Uses a variety of tools, including social media, to further the reach of the Children’s Department and Library
• Assists in the contribution of relevant material to the Library’s web presence
• Collaborates with all departments in order to provide the best possible service to the community
• Educates and assists users in the use of the Library and its resources
• Assists users in locating appropriate material and engages in recommending items
• Assists users of all ages in the use of the catalog, electronic resources and equipment
• Assists with the development and maintenance of materials which promote the use of the Library
• Assists with periodic weeding of the collection
• Keeps abreast of new materials and trends in Children’s Services and literature
• Selects, evaluates, maintains and discards material based on professional standards, preferences of patrons and acknowledged review sources
• Assists the Head of Children’s Services with the purchasing of materials
• Respects the facility and work environment by keeping work area neat, handling cleanups and reporting maintenance issues promptly and appropriately
• Performs circulation duties as needed
• Assures the confidentiality of library use and library patron accounts
• Identifies, collects, interprets and presents statistics as needed
• Performs opening and closing procedures in the Children’s Department
• Keeps informed of current consortium policies, procedures and practices and interprets them to the public in a pleasant and effective manner
• Keeps informed of current Library policies, procedures and practices and interprets them to the public in a pleasant and effective manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Assists with the processing, data entry, organizing and maintenance of Library material, especially children’s collections
• Assists in grant applications, administration and reporting
• Provides guidance to Pages and volunteers
• Assists in other departments as needed
• May attend professional meetings, workshops and continuing education opportunities

• Positive and enthusiastic approach to customer service, in person and on the phone
• Ability to work with patrons of varied backgrounds, ages and abilities, in person and by phone
• Knowledge of child development, children’s literature and the available materials and services for children, families, caregivers and educators
• Strong technology skills, including effective communication through social media
• Ability to plan and organize both long and short term programs
• Ability to incorporate new trends into programming
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work and interact effectively with staff, administrators and volunteers, as well as work as part of a cohesive team
• Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions in oral and written format
• Ability to maintain a calm atmosphere, assure safety and respond to emergencies
• Demonstrates solid decision making, organizational and problem solving skills
• Exhibits flexibility and the willingness to work in a dynamic, busy and changing environment