What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Services Assistant position at Handley Regional Library?
Description
Handley Regional Library seeks enthusiastic individual who has a passion to promote literacy through creative programming for youth and displays. Nights and weekends required.
Open Until Filled
Hours per week: 20
Rate of Pay: $13.50/hr
Location: Bowman Library
Reports to: Youth Services Divisionhead
Fair Labor Standards Act: Non-exempt
Benefits: Prorated holiday pay, vacation and sick leave
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the general supervision of the Youth Services Divisionhead, performs responsible paraprofessional work by assisting patrons in the use of the Library and its resources, by developing and maintaining special collections, and by developing library programs and services. Examines operations on a daily basis to ensure that all resources are managed as effectively as possible.
MAJOR DUTIES
Provides direct service to library patrons of the Children’s and Young Adult sections by answering reference questions and providing readers advisory service.
- Provides direct service to library patrons of the Children’s and Young Adult sections by answering reference questions and providing readers advisory service.
- Instructs library users in the use of printed materials, reference tools, computer resources and equipment. Appropriately refers patrons to resources in other Library departments and beyond the Library’s collection.
- Develops and maintains one or more of the collections for which the Children’s Services section is responsible.
- Promotes the Library’s collections and services through outreach efforts, programs (i.e. preschool story time), booklists, both print and electronic, displays and other avenues.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Youth Services Divisionhead. The supervisor indicates specific responsibilities, gives special assignments, establishes and/or reviews priorities, and monitors progress in meeting goals and objectives. Work is reviewed on-the-job, through regular conferences and annual performance evaluations.
GUIDELINES
Policies and procedures of the Handley Regional Library, the Library’s Mission Statement and Five-Year Plan, the Dewey Decimal Classification System and the Youth Services department manual. Policies and guidelines of the Library of Virginia and the American Library Association.
COMPLEXITY
Work is routine to complex in nature; position requires ability to work independently to accomplish tasks. Work demands special sensitivity to the interests and needs of children and young adults.
SCOPE AND EFFECT
This is a responsible paraprofessional position that supports the quality and effectiveness of the materials and services offered in the Children’s and Young Adult areas.
PERSONAL CONTACTS
Contacts are with library users (children, young adults, parents, care givers and teachers) to provide service and assistance. Contact with co-workers involves sharing information and assisting in library responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Requires the ability to traverse the Children’s Room and Young Adult area several time each day; the ability to carry 25-pound boxes of books, climb a step ladder to reach materials, move furniture and equipment, push book trucks, and frequently stoop and bend.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a public library setting during regular business hours, including evenings and weekends.
Requirements
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of library principles, methods, materials and practices desired; knowledge of reader interest and needs desired; general knowledge of children and young adult books, authors and performers required; basic knowledge of classification and cataloging of library materials desired; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with co-workers and library patrons, especially children and youth expected; ability to use reference sources required; ability to use computer technology required; ability to work independently required; ability to develop creative displays preferred; ability to learn routine procedures with attention to detail desired.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree and previous library experience or equivalent education and experience required. Experience with computers, including Internet and basic word processing, required.
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