Children's Library Associate

Illinois; Fox Lake (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Fox Lake District Library seeks a part-time Youth Services assistant to support operations and provide direct services to children. You will perform readers’ advisory, reference tasks, and help with programming and outreach, fostering a welcoming library experience.

Responsibilities include planning crafts, assisting with displays, teaching computer use, and collaborating across departments. Availability for some evenings and weekends is required.

Qualifications

• LTA certificate or applicable Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience working with children required.
• 2 years public library experience preferred.
• Arts and craft experience a plus.
• Must be available to work an arrangement of days, nights & weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provides readers advisory and reference services.
• Plans and presents library programs.
• Prepares craft projects and kits for patrons.
• Assists with outreach visits, library tours, and school visits.
• Aids in creating displays and publicity.
• Instructs patrons on computers, databases, and social media.
• Collaborates with colleagues across departments.
• Performs additional projects or clerical tasks as needed.

Skills

Communication

Public library experience

Computer literacy

Social media navigation

Team collaboration

Education

LTA certificate or Associate/Bachelor degree

Job description

Position Overview:

Under the administration of the Youth Services Manager participates in the general operation and support of Youth Services. Provide direct services children by performing reference, readers’ advisory service, and programming. May at times provide services to adults and teens. Contribute to creating a friendly and positive library experience.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs readers advisory and reference services
• Plan and present library programs
• Prepare craft projects and other kits for patrons to take and make
• Assists with outreach visits, library tours, and school visits
• Aids in the creation of library displays, bulletin board design and some publicity
• Instruct patrons on the use of computers, databases, other technology and social media
• Collaborates with colleagues within and across departments
• Accomplish additional projects or clerical tasks as needed

Requirements:

• Ability to communicate effectively with public and staff in a positive manner
• Ability to take direction and assignments from supervisors
• Willingness to ask questions and seek clarification if unsure of task
• Willing to accept feedback
• Positive attitude with people from all backgrounds and abilities
• Knowledge of general library operations
• Maintains current knowledge of library trends, materials, practices, techniques and technology
• Computer literacy along with knowledge of office equipment
• Competency to navigate through a wide variety of social media platforms
• Exercise resourcefulness to achieve library goals

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job.

• Ability to push book carts weighing up to 100 pounds occasionally
• May require standing for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to move and/or lift materials up to 30 pounds
• Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crawl, reach, climb, balance, and sit

Qualifications:

• LTA certificate or applicable Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience working with children required
• 2 years public library experience preferred
• Experience in arts and craft a plus
• Must be available to work an arrangement of days, nights & weekends

Hours and Wage:

• 16 hours per week
• 1 Sunday shift a month between September through May

Fox Lake District Library 255 E Grand Ave Fox Lake , IL 60020

16 hours per week 1 Sunday shift a month between September through May