Library Information & Reference Assistant

City of Rochester (NY); City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Rochester (NY) is seeking a paraprofessional to provide reference and information services to patrons, maintain collections and indexes, and support librarians and unit heads. The role may include supervising nonprofessional staff and handling opening/closing duties when needed.

The position requires a Bachelor's Degree and involves coordinating programs, assisting with acquisitions, and helping the public navigate library resources.

Qualifications

• Possession of a Bachelor's Degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide references and information by interpreting needs expressed by patrons and guiding them to appropriate materials.
• Instruct patrons in the use of reference materials, online and in print.
• Orient patrons in the use of the library, its collections and other resources including use of computers.
• Recommend and locate materials for patrons.
• Assist librarians with report preparation, planning, and scheduling.
• Develop and maintain indexes, files, and directories for use by patrons; compile and produce flyers and other written material promoting library events and the use of library resources.
• Assist in selecting and ordering materials and prepares new acquisitions for public use.
• Arrange and implement special programs for community groups, schools, and human services agencies.
• Perform daily opening or closing procedures whenever professional Librarian is not on duty at a Branch site.
• Supervises lower-level library staff.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

City of Rochester (NY) is seeking a paraprofessional to provide reference and information services to patrons, maintain collections and indexes, and support librarians and unit heads. The role may include supervising nonprofessional staff and handling opening/closing duties when needed.

The position requires a Bachelor's Degree and involves coordinating programs, assisting with acquisitions, and helping the public navigate library resources.