What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Program Specialist PT, Youth Services position at cityofarlington?
JOB SUMMARY:
Under general direction provides reference and reader's advisory services to
Library users and assists with the development and provision of library
programming. This position will help foster a love of reading and learning
among children and teen library users.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Apply
basic knowledge of literature and learning styles to provide programs,
story times, training classes or other patron-oriented activities.
Participate in outreach activities to community organizations, schools,
retirement centers and other groups to promote the development of a
lifelong desire to read and learn.
- Provide
reference and reader's advisory service to the public by phone, in person,
by mail or electronic media using basic interview skills, interpreting
Library policy and procedures, and applying knowledge of basic research
techniques to access the library's print and electronic collections.
- Develop
and execute basic search strategies to locate information in print
collections and electronic-based media. Provide assistance and
explain or demonstrate the use of various Library collections or equipment
normally used in delivering library service.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Assist
patrons with all facets of the circulation services; communicate orally
and in writing using knowledge of library policies and procedures;
perform simple arithmetic calculations using standard
office equipment, locate and retrieve books and other library
materials from files and on shelves.
- Works
with librarians to plan and implement library programs.
- Assist in the collection of statistics using various methods and instruments.
