Library Assistant - Youth Services

Manheim Township; Rohrerstown (PA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Manheim Township Public Library is seeking a part-time Library Assistant in the Youth Services area. The role supports children, tweens, and teens by assisting patrons, providing readers advisory, and helping plan engaging programs.

Evenings and Saturdays are required, with approximately 24 hours per week. The position involves shelving, program coordination, SRP management, and customer service at the library’s Youth Services desk, reporting to the Youth Services Manager.

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons with the use of library resources and services
• Readers Advisory for patrons based on age, interest, and reading level
• Plan and implement programs which are educational, entertaining, and enriching
• Perform shelving and other tasks as assigned
• Facilitate special projects at the direction of the Youth Services Manager
• Assist patrons with program registration
• Coordinate programs run by outside presenters, assist presenter with set-up, and check in registered patrons
• Conduct staff run programs as assigned by the Youth Services Manager
• Explain the SRP to patrons and distribute reading logs at the beginning of the summer
• Collect SRP logs from participants who completed the SRP and distribute prizes based on age level
• Assist patrons in the use of the copier, printer, self- check stations
• Troubleshoot public computer problems patrons encounter
• Record statistics as directed by the Youth Services Manager
• Enforce the Library's Code of Conduct Policy
• Address safety concerns immediately
• Report significant issues to management

Job description

Manheim Township Public Library

Position Title: Library Assistant - Youth Services

Classification: Part-time, Non-exempt

Schedule: Monday through Saturday; Evenings required; approx. 24 hours per week (based upon the needs of the library)

Reports to: Youth Services Manager

The Library Assistant in the Youth Services Department addresses the information needs of patrons including children, tweens, teens, parents, and teachers. This individual works closely with colleagues to plan and implement an exciting array of programs for children, tweens, and teens. In addition, the Library Assistant facilitates the Summer Reading Program (SRP).

Responsibilities include:

• Assist patrons with the use of library resources and services
• Readers Advisory for patrons based on age, interest, and reading level
• Plan and implement programs which are educational, entertaining, and enriching
• Perform shelving and other tasks as assigned
• Facilitate special projects at the direction of the Youth Services Manager
• Assist patrons with program registration
• Coordinate programs run by outside presenters, assist presenter with set-up, and check in registered patrons
• Conduct staff run programs as assigned by the Youth Services Manager
• Explain the SRP to patrons and distribute reading logs at the beginning of the summer
• Collect SRP logs from participants who completed the SRP and distribute prizes based on age level
• Assist patrons in the use of the copier, printer, self- check stations
• Troubleshoot public computer problems patrons encounter
• Record statistics as directed by the Youth Services Manager
• Enforce the Library's Code of Conduct Policy
• Address safety concerns immediately
• Report significant issues to management