City of Johnston, IA is hiring: Assistant Librarian (Part-time) in Johnston

Salary : $20.00 Hourly

Location : Johnston, IA

Job Type : Part-Time

Job Number : LIB_25_ASSTLIBIRARIAN_01232025

Department : Library

Opening Date : 01 / 23 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 14 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Central

Join our vibrant library team as a part-time Assistant Librarian with a focus on programming and communication in Youth Services! We're looking for a compassionate, creative, and detail-oriented individual who enjoys working with children and teens. This role offers the chance to bring your own ideas to life, think outside the box, and foster empathy and inclusion. While experience in libraries is preferred, we welcome candidates eager to learn about early literacy and teen engagement strategies. If you're passionate about inspiring young minds and making a difference, we'd love to hear from you!

The general schedule for this position will be : Mondays : 8 : 45 AM - 5 : 00 PM; Tuesdays : 8 : 45 AM - 3 : 00 PM; Fridays : 8 : 45 AM - 5 : 45 PM; 4th Saturdays : 8 : 45 AM - 5 : 45 PM. This averages to 23.75 hours per week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assistant Librarians share core responsibilities, including :

• Provide excellent customer service to patrons of all ages and backgrounds, resolving issues and answering inquiries efficiently.
• Serve as the Librarian-in-Charge when management is unavailable, overseeing staff, patron safety, and building operations.
• Assist with onboarding of new staff and provide ongoing training for team members, including volunteers and interns.
• Support customers in using the online library catalog, computers, personal devices, digital resources, and emerging technologies.
• Maintain an organized library environment by ensuring materials are accessible, shelved, and cataloged. Assist with weeding and inventory.
• Collect and organize statistics related to library services and assist with reports.
• Remain informed about current library practices and apply this knowledge to enhance services.
• Attend required training sessions and actively participate in team meetings and committees.
• Complete tasks and projects assigned by library management, such as assisting with grant-funded initiatives or events.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

Assistant Librarians have assigned focus areas with additional responsibilities that may include :

Collection & Technical Services

Customer Services

Programming and Communications Services

Qualifications

1-3 years of customer service experience, particularly working with diverse populations.

Proficiency in library software, computers, and internet search engines.

Skills

Physical Demands

The physical demands for this role, with or without reasonable accommodations, include :

This job description provides an overview of responsibilities and qualifications for this position. Duties may be modified or expanded based on organizational needs.

Part-Time position, not eligible for benefits

Describe your past experiences working with kids or teens. What specific programs, activities, or interactions did you find most successful, and why?

Describe your experience, if any, working with underserved populations. How did you adapt your approach to meet their unique needs, and what impact did you observe?

This position occasionally requires flexibility in scheduling to accommodate special programs. Can you share how comfortable you are with adjusting your hours when needed, and how you manage scheduling changes?

Required Question

Salary : $20