Library Assistant II (Children's Services)

FNSB — LIBRARY SERVICES; Alaska; Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

FNSB — LIBRARY SERVICES is seeking a dedicated individual to provide library services and programs for children and young adults. You will assist patrons, plan and deliver programs such as story hours and summer activities, and help maintain up-to-date child-focused materials and displays.

The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and experience with library systems and office software. Some outreach and promotional duties are included.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of library experience, or one year overseeing a classroom or early childhood/school-aged programs; an associate degree can substitute.
• Two years’ experience working with children in a structured environment.
• Experience with personal computers and MS Word, Excel; desktop publishing tools.
• Preferred: experience with computerized library systems.
• Preferred: valid driver’s license and insurance compliance.

Aufgaben

• Assist patrons in using library resources and online catalog.
• Plan and present programs and services for children and teens; include story hours and summer activities.
• Preview new children’s materials and stay current with children’s literature.
• Create displays and lists of materials for children.
• Create, prepare, and perform public programs and attend outreach events for children and families.
• Create promotional materials and update the library calendar and social media with events.
• Recruit outside agencies for special library events and programs.
• Compile monthly statistics of activities.
• Assist with animal care.

Kenntnisse

Library experience

Storytelling/children's programs

Public speaking

Communication skills

MS Word/Excel

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Associate degree in childhood development (substitutes for experience)

Tools

Desktop publishing tools

Library management systems

Jobbeschreibung

Basic Function

Provide a variety of library services and programs for children and young adults.

SALARY:

5A

REPORTS TO:

Children’s Librarian

POSITIONS SUPERVISED:

None

Typical Duties

1. 1.Assist patrons in theeffective use of library resources, including the online catalog and library materials.
2. 2.Plan, prepare, and present programs and provide services for patrons including story hours for pre-school children, summer reading program activities, school tours, and recommend library materials and resources for children and young adults.
3. 3.Preview new children's materials and maintain currency with children's literature.
4. 4.Create displays and lists of materials and resources relevant to children.
5. 5.Create, prepare, and perform public performances and attend outreach events for children and families.
6. 6. Create promotional materials and submit publicity to the media for events and programs. Update library calendar of events, library social media accounts, and the library website with program information.
7. 7.Recruit outside agencies to present at special library events and programs.
8. 8.Compile monthly statistics of activities.
9. 9. Assist with animal care.

Position Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. 1.High school diploma or equivalent.
2. 2.One year of library experience, or one year of experience overseeing a classroom, or working in early childhood or school-aged programs. An associate degree in childhood development can also substitute for experience.
3. 3.Two years’ experience working with children in a structured environment.
4. 4.Experience with personal computers, MS Word, Excel, Desktop publishing tools.
5. 5. PREFFERED: Experience with computerized library systems.
6. 6.PREFFERED: Ability to have and maintain a valid driver’s license and to meet insurance standards and maintain insurability under the Borough’s insurance program. If personal automobile is used for Borough business, proof of insurance at statutory limits must be provided. (A CURRENT COPY OF DRIVING RECORD WILL BE REQUIRED UPON REQUEST)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. 1.Demonstrated knowledge of classic and current children's literature.
2. 2.Knowledge andexperience in use of office equipment such as copiers, scanners, fax, multi-function phone, printers, etc.
3. 3.Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
4. 4. Ability to perform in front of groups of all sizes.
5. 5Ability to create promotional materials.

OTHER

1. 1. A SKILLS TEST MAY BE ADMINSTERED TO ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES.
2. 2. This position requires a criminal background investigation and fingerprinting.

Additional Information

JOB CONTACTS:

Frequent business contact with other employees in own department, continuous routine public contacts, and frequent contacts involving outside organizations/agencies.

JOB RESPONSIBILITY:

Supervisory responsibilities: directs workflow of temporary/seasonal/volunteers; experiences minor problems daily and occasional major ones with little immediate supervision required; the consequences of error, carelessness or mistaken judgment require minimal effort to recover.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

General office where conditions are pleasant; good, clean conditions where accidents/hazards are negligible; requires short periods of moderate lifting, pushing or pulling (26-50 lbs.).