Library Specialist er

Provide friendly, high-quality customer service. Perform paraprofessional library services to assist patrons to provide system-wide service. Perform a variety of tasks related to the operation of the library.vary depending on the unit to which the employee is assigned. Other duties may be assigned.

• Work at assigned service desk, greet visitors, and prepare desk for operation.
• Sort, separate, arrange, shelve, and file various library materials accurately according to library classification systems (alphabetic, numeric, and alphanumeric).Assist in maintaining collections by inspecting items for damage and performing minor repair.
• Calculate and collect fees and charges from patrons for damaged or lost items, printing, or any other service that requires a fee. Make change and balances cash drawer with daily receipts.
• Create and maintain registration for programs, activities, or meetings, as assigned. May include creating calendar of events and distributing accordingly.
• Monitor effectiveness and attendance of programs and report to supervisor.
• Design, promote, execute, and evaluate programs for target audience of assigned unit. Includes researching and requesting materials needed for programs.
• May assist with special projects involving library promotion and outreach activities.
• Interpret censorship and freedom of access issues as they pertain to the selection of materials for library customers.
• Prepare and compile required reports and statistics.
• Plan, assemble, and arrange displays of materials to support popular topics.
• Conduct library tours and orientations, as assigned.
• Respond to inquiries from the public in person and over the phone to help them obtainthe information they are seeking; conduct research to locate related information.
• Assist other areas of the library as assigned/requested.
• Maintain unit equipment including troubleshooting and performing basic maintenance procedures as needed.
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
• Take advantage of continuing education opportunities and reviews industry literature to improve services and workflow.
  
  Keep abreast of publishing trends for materials and maintains an awareness of library trends.
• Perform other duties as required to ensure the smooth operation of the library and the provision of excellent customer service.

• Ability to analyze library children’s and juvenile programs and operations, develop recommendations and solutions for future operations and recruit, train, and supervise volunteers focused on children’s and juvenile programming.
• Work with the children’s unit leader and supervisor to create crafts and display items.
• Plan and conduct weekly preschool story time; summer reading program for children preschool through teen; youth book clubs; special programs for Children and Youth for after school and for school holidays. Conduct book talks for students.
• Develop bibliographies and pathfinders from children's collection.
• Identify and translate children and young adult needs and interests into effective library services and programs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the needs and abilities of children and the available library materials and services.
• Plan and attend unit clubs and Teen Library Advisory Board.

• Accesses information from library webpage and digital media offerings.
• Troubleshoot problems with printer sand computers for personal use and for the public and is familiar with the library’s print release and computer reservation system.
• Instruct patrons in the use of the library’s electronic resources and databases.
• Teach…