Children's Services Library Specialist

Charleston County Public Library; Charleston (SC); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 51 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, Dental, Vision and Life Ins.

Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

401k

Pension Plan

Résumé du poste

The Charleston County Public Library is seeking a Library Specialist to support branch operations, lead children’s programs, displays, and STEAM activities for ages birth through grade 5.

You will assist patrons, manage desk duties, train new staff, and represent the library at outreach events while ensuring excellent customer service. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is required to support community literacy and engagement.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred.
• Flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; able to learn new technologies.

Responsabilités

• Assist with planning and implementing children’s activities including STEAM programs.
• Create children’s displays, crafts and puppet shows.
• Assist patrons with library resources and technology.
• Serve as in-charge staff in the absence of the Branch Manager.
• Maintain a neat children’s department and assist with outreach events.

Connaissances

Children’s programming

Outreach events

Customer service

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Technology literacy

Formation

Bachelor’s or higher degree

High School diploma or GED

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

The Library Specialist, under the general direction of the Branch Manager, assists patrons with locating and checking out materials, shelving library materials, reference questions, collection maintenance and other clerical duties. Assists with programs including story time and summer reading for children ages birth through grade 5. Create displays, plan and implement children’s activities including STEAM programs, crafts and puppet shows. The Library Specialist is responsible for Branch Operations in the absence of the Branch Manager. As a Library Specialist, you must demonstrate outstanding interpersonal skills, as a great part of this job will involve interacting with the local community.

Responsibilities:

All duties listed below are essential job functions for which reasonable accommodations will be made. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently.This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.Employees may be required to perform any other job-related tasks as requested by the Branch/Department Manager subject to reasonable accommodations.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

Assist with planning and implementing children’s activities including STEAM programs that increase library awareness.

Create children’s displays, crafts and puppet shows.

Assist children and caregivers in use of library resources.

Serve as In Charge Staff member in the absence of branch manager.

Aid in training and onboarding of new staff.

Provide library services for children ages birth through grade 5.

Responsible for shelving books and other library materials.

Maintain a neat and orderly appearance in the Children’s department by organizing materials, straightening furniture and cleaning toys.

Represent the library at external programming and outreach events.

Assist patrons with use of print reference resources, identifying and locating library materials using the library catalog, searching the Internet, and using online databases.

Assist patrons in the use of technology including software, online tools, and mobile devices.

Must be comfortable proactively seeking out customers to help in all areas of the library (desk, roving, e-mail, phone, or additional methods of communication).

Create children’s book lists and book displays.

Perform routine desk duties including locating library resources, checking out materials, updating patron records, placing holds on materials and issuing library cards.

Candidates should be good listeners and communicators, present positive attitude, enjoy working cooperatively as a team member, and place top priority on customer service.

Must be flexible to assume additional responsibilities and scheduling requirements as needed to meet the coverage needs of the public service desks in other departments

Must demonstrate knowledge, appreciation, and understanding of children’s materials, both print and electronic.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience in children’s programming and outreach events.
• Knowledge of child development, early literacy skills and children’s literature.
• Knowledge of library amenities and the ability to provide information about library policies.
• Ability to use tact, courtesy and good judgement when communicating with coworkers, and the public.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge, appreciation, and understanding of library materials, both print and electronic.
• Ability to communicate effectively and present ideas orally and in writing.
• Ability to carry out assignments independently and work collaboratively with a team.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• High School graduate or GED equivalent.
• 4 years library experience preferred; OR
• Bachelor’s or higher degree.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite, with the ability to learn and use new methods and emerging technical advances.

Must possess excellent customer service skills, ability to get along well with others and to communicate effectively with the public and with library staff, a strong work ethic.

Benefits and Compensation:

Charleston County Public Library offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance, Paid Vacation and Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, 401k, and a Pension Plan.

$45,052.80 - $50,731.20 annuallycommensurate with education and experience.