What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outreach Library Associate Job at City of North Little Rock, AR in North Little position at City of North Little Rock, AR?
Salary : $35,360.00 Annually
Location : Laman Library, North Little Rock
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 00029
Department : Laman Library
Opening Date : 01 / 13 / 2025
Closing Date : Continuous
General Responsibilities Summary
Under the direct supervision of the Mobile Service Branch Manager, performs a variety of duties within the Mobile Service Department and takes the Library experience into the community.
Essential Functions
- Provides a consistently high level of service to others by assisting with requests or locating appropriate resources for the request
- Operates library vehicles to deliver library services
- Plans, prepares, and presents quality programs, such as story times, reading programs, book talks, book discussion groups, job skills and technology classes, and informative presentations on library services
- Researches and locates materials through reference tools such as online databases and reader's advisory services to order materials using circulation and ILL
- Provides technology assistance (including downloadable media) and trouble-shooting
- Keeps documentation of mobile services provided, relevant statistics, and records of circulation and maintenance of the vehicle
- Assists Mobile Services Branch Manager in the analysis and determination of service points and staffing patterns
- Provides mobile computer classes, story times, and teen programming, and life-long learning opportunities to promote crucial literacies
- Responsible for program scheduling as needed
- Creates displays and makes suggestions for interactive learning and development activities
- Represents the library in a positive, enthusiastic manner
- Develops contacts and organizes new Mobile Service programs and services
- Publicizes library events and services in conjunction with the Communication and other departments
- Assists in the selection, maintenance, and distribution of resources to Mobile Service visitors
- Schedules and coordinates Mobile Service locations as needed
- Works throughout the North Little Rock Public Library system as needed
- Maintains confidentiality of customers and their personal information
- Works collaboratively across departments to conduct joint programming
- Attends meetings and acts as library liaison on committees and organizations that further the Library's mission and goals
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree required, MLS preferred; strong customer service skills; experience working with children; Spanish fluency preferred; additional driver's training will be provided.
Application Requirements
Application Requirements :
To Apply for this Position :
Send cover letter and resume to
Agency
William F. Laman Public Library, North Little Rock, Arkansas
Address
2801 Orange St.
North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72114
Phone
501-758-1720
Website
The benefits below are for authorized full-time, non-uniformed employees. (Uniformed employees are sworn Police and Fire Department personnel.)
Holidays - Twelve (12) paid holidays per year.
Insurance - 100% premium payment for employee health insurance, 75% paid health insurance coverage for dependents; paid life insurance.
Worker's Compensation - Coverage is provided for each employee for medical bills and work time lost due to on-the-job injuries.
Longevity Pay - After completing a full year of employment with the City of North Little Rock, an employee is granted longevity pay at the rate of $5.25 per month times the number of years employed.
Vacation - Accrual begins with date of hire with eligibility to use accrued vacation leave after six months of service. Vacation may be accumulated to a maximum of 30 days. Vacation is calculated :
Years of Service Annual Vacation Days
1-3 10
3-10 15
10-20 18
Over 20 22
Sick Leave - All full-time, regular, non-uniformed employees earn twenty (20) sick leave days annually with unlimited accumulation.
Discretionary Leave - Employees with two or more years of continuous service on January 1 of each year are granted 16-48 hours discretionary leave during that year, depending on length of service.
Retirement Plan - Mandatory and contributory, begins immediately.
Salary : $35,360
