Library Specialist II — Teens, Outreach & Community Impact

City of Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); Presencial; USD 48.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The City of Berkeley is hiring Library Specialist IIs to support youth and families across the Central Library Teen Services and North Branch. You will help run the Teen Room, assist with teen programming, and assist with outreach to the community.

Responsibilities include circulation support, reader's advisory, and helping patrons with public computers. Evening and weekend shifts may be required as part of a welcoming, inclusive library team.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent; three years library experience at Library Assistant or Library Specialist I level.
• Equivalency: up to two years of college coursework may substitute for up to two years of library support experience.
• Possession of valid California driver’s license may be required; willingness to work evenings and weekends.

Responsabilidades

• Assist teens and families in the Central Library Teen Services and North Branch; staff Teen Room and provide teen programming.
• Support circulation, reader's advisory, and public computer/printer services for all patrons.
• Lead in the absence of supervisors and help with opening/closing procedures.
• Collaborate with Teen Librarians and other staff to plan programs and outreach to the community.
• Contribute to a welcoming, inclusive, safe space for patrons of all ages.

Conocimientos

Customer service

De-escalation

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Cultural competence

Educación

High school diploma with 3 years library experience

Herramientas

Public computers

Printer usage

Reader's advisory software

Descripción del empleo

The City of Berkeley is hiring Library Specialist IIs to support youth and families across the Central Library Teen Services and North Branch. You will help run the Teen Room, assist with teen programming, and assist with outreach to the community.

Responsibilities include circulation support, reader's advisory, and helping patrons with public computers. Evening and weekend shifts may be required as part of a welcoming, inclusive library team.