Job Details

Part-Time Library Assistant - Children's Department, Gladys E. Kelly Public Library (Webster)

Statement of Duties:  

The Children’s Department Library Assistant assists in developing and hosting programs for youth and families. This may include collaborating with the Adult Services Librarian to co-host intergenerational programming. 

Other duties include greeting Library users and performing all Children’s Circulation Desk activities, answering phone calls, assisting patrons with Library resources, and answering directional and other basic reference questions. Occasional hours at the main Circulation Desk may be assigned. Duties also include assisting with collection development, and advising patrons with book suggestions.

This is a 19-hour, part-time non-benefited position. This position may include daytime or an evening shift as well as some Saturday hours each month.

Supervision:  

Works under broad supervision using established procedures and oral instruction from the Children’s Librarian and the Library Director or Assistant Director. Regularly works on the Children’s Circulation Desk with minimal supervision, and may perform assigned tasks under supervision of Director or Assistant Director.  Occasionally, may work unsupervised and be expected to solve problems and serve library users independently.  Refers any issues and problems to the Library Director, Assistant Director, and/or Children’s Librarian. 

Job Environment: 

Work is performed collaboratively as part of a highly energetic and creative team. Children’s Circulation Desk duties are performed in a public service area that is very active with frequent interruptions. Has frequent contact with the public for the purpose of answering questions at the Children’s Circulation Desk, and via telephone and email. Daily work is performed with computers, printers, fax machine, copiers, telephone, and other standard office equipment.
This is a public-facing position and requires appropriate business-casual attire and a customer service mindset.

Essential Functions: 

Plans, promotes, and conducts story times and other programs for children. 

Uses Library automated circulation system to circulate materials to library users including checking materials in and out, processing reserves/holds, registering borrowers, and collecting fees. 

Serves library users at all public service desks as needed, and answers basic reference questions, or refers patrons to staff who is able to assist them.

Processes book deliveries, holds, and fulfills paging list requests as needed.

Creates and maintains confidential patron records.

Participates in Collection Development and materials selection, in accordance with Library policy, as needed.

Assists in technical service duties such as processing material for Circulation as needed. 

Deals tactfully and courteously with public.

Maintains confidentiality of library users’ records.

Attends staff meetings, conferences, trainings, and workshops as required.

Assists with opening and closing procedures as needed.

Assists with the setup or breakdown of Children’s Programs in the absence of the Children’s Librarian.

Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:  

Minimum High School Diploma or GED equivalency. 

Strong technology skills, including office equipment, are essential.

Experience working with diverse, multicultural populations.

Ability to perform multiple tasks and responsibilities within established timeframes.

Previous Library user experience and experience with our network catalog a plus. 

Experience working a Library is preferred.

Bilingual abilities a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

·         Must enjoy working with children and teenagers, and thrive on creating healthy interpersonal connections. 

·         Must have the ability to work well in a team environment with excellent communication skills.

·         Ability to make minor decisions in accordance with library policies and procedures.

·         Proven public service skills and ability and desire to work effectively with patrons of diverse backgrounds with a wide variety of needs and abilities.

Full/Part Time

Part Time

Education

NA

Salary

$21.00  / hour

Closing Date

How to Apply

Please send your cover letter and resume to Assistant Director, Evan Hale, at ehale@cwmars.org

Posted

2025-04-14 |  Quick link to this job