Current Job Openings

 

Please specify your schedule/availability and preference for the role of librarian or library assistant (details below).

 

Schedule:

This is a 12-18 hours / week, part-time, hourly position.

There may be some flexibility in hours. Expect one evening closing shift per week

(Wednesdays), as well as weekday and Saturday shifts.

 

General Statement of Duties:

Regardless of title, this staff person will be expected to:

 provide exceptional patron service at the circulation desk

 understand the basic rules and procedures of the library

 assist with maintaining the collection and the general appearance of the library, including processing new materials, weeding outdated materials, and shelving library materials

Additionally, a librarian will:

 plan and present programs, alone or in collaboration with the Library Director, for families and children of all ages

 may assist with the selection of new materials.

Examples of work in detail:

Regardless of title, this staff person will be expected to:

 Independently performs general duties at the circulation desk and will be responsible for opening and/or closing during a shift.

 Monitors public use of library facilities and assists patrons in location of library materials and equipment.

 Provides reference and reader’s advisory services and guidance on the use of library materials and equipment.

 Works with the public, helping with printing, faxing, scanning, navigating online resources and answering general technology or reference questions as required.

 Circulates, reserves, renews, and maintains all library materials.

 Accurately enters patron information into the computer system.

 Preserves patron privacy and ensures patron account security by following library policies and procedures.

 Registers patrons

 Collects fees

 Responds to telephone and email inquiries about library programs and services.

 Creates engaging book displays on a monthly basis.

 Understands and upholds the principles of Intellectual Freedom.

 Collaborates with other staff to fulfill long-range planning goals and plans.

 Performs other library tasks as needed.

Additional Duties at the Librarian level

Programming:

 Plans, implements, and evaluates library programs and services for children and families with the goal of increasing literacy, providing educational activities and entertainment, improving socialization skills, and promoting and facilitating life-long

learning.

 Activities to include but not limited to: story times and afterschool programs, passive programs, class tours or school visits, special events, and community outreach events.

 Assists with planning and implementing the summer reading program.

 Develop promotional materials for programs

 Keeps Library Director informed about upcoming programs, events, and displays.

 Maintains records on program attendance and cost as necessary.

 Maintains and requests supplies needed for programs and events within the established budget.

Collection Development:

 May select for youth collections from board books to young adult materials.

 Maintains and weeds collections

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

 Must possess a minimum of a high school diploma

 A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.

 At the librarian level, a Master's Degree in Library Science is preferred but not required.

 Must enjoy working with youth and the public.

 Must have good communication skills and integrity, be reliable, organized, enthusiastic, and strive for regular professional growth.

 Must have the skill and knowledge to operate a computer and applicable software, including integrated library systems, email, Canva, Microsoft products, Google applications and calendar.

Physical demands and working conditions:

 Sitting and working at a computer for periods of time.

 Visual acuity to read a computer screen as well as titles and spine labels of books on shelves.

 Dexterity for keyboarding.

 Reaching above the head, bending, kneeling or crouching to reach high and low objects. Walking to assist patrons

 Lifting up to 25 pounds of library materials, chairs, etc.; pushing, pulling tables, etc.

 Handling, manipulating library materials, fingering book pages, forms, etc.