Library Assistant - Part Time Youth Services
The Livingston Library is seeking an enthusiastic and outgoing individual to join our team as a part-time Library Assistant in our Youth Services department. We seek an individual who will strive to offer our diverse community of 29,000+ residents excellent customer service while being friendly, professional, and efficient. Excellent communication and computer skills are a must. The successful candidate must be able to perform a wide-range of clerical, paraprofessional tasks, and other support duties. This is a part-time position of approximately 19 hours per week including evening, weekend, and daytime hours.
DESCRIPTION
- Possess a demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service by being attentive, approachable, kind and helpful to everyone
- Ability to assist children, teens, families and patrons during programs and program registration
- Inspire a connection to all facets of the library by introducing customers to all we do: programs, collections, resources and much more
- Assist with inquiries regarding patron accounts, checking materials in and out, provide basic readers’ advisory, answering phones, and answer basic reference and directional questions
- Is a team member who welcomes and accepts input, seeks out advice on how to handle situations and supports team members by keeping them informed and offering help
- Assist with basic computer troubleshooting.
- Assist with copier
- Create and assist with programs under the direction of the Head of Youth Services
- Performs other duties as needed
REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to converse, speaking clearly, concisely, and courteously
- Comfortable with public speaking and presenting in front of large groups
- Comfortable enforcing behavior guidelines in line with the Library’s policies Computer literacy skill set (Office Suite, Google Suite, email, internet research, social media)
- Ability to lift, push, pull and carry 25-40 lbs on a routine basis
- A high school diploma or equivalent, along with some relevant library work and/or other work experiences are required.
- Past experience in a library setting is a plus.
Send a resume, cover letter, and three (3) references to Melissa Brisbin, Associate Director, at [email protected]. The Library will contact applicants for an interview. Salary range is $15.41 per hour. Pro-rated leave included. Work schedule is approximately 19 hours a week, including evening and weekend hours. Must pass a mandatory background check. Position will remain open until it is filled.
MLS or Library School Required:
No
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