Part-Time Children’s Library Assistant – Elizabeth Public Library

Librarylinknj; Elizabeth, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Elizabeth Public Library seeks a part-time Children's Library Assistant to support our Children’s Department. The role involves welcoming youth, assisting with programs, and providing reader's advisory.

This position offers 19 hours weekly, including mornings, evenings, and weekends, with a focus on creating an inclusive environment and collaboration with staff.

Qualifications

• Enjoys working with children and creating a welcoming environment.
• Knowledge of children's literature, pop culture, and current trends.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Basic computer proficiency; prior youth work desirable.

Responsibilities

• Staff the Children’s Services desk and provide excellent customer service.
• Engage with children in the library’s children’s space.
• Assist with planning and implementing programs and displays.
• Create programming flyers.
• Provide reader’s advisory and basic reference assistance.
• Assist with collection maintenance, including shelving and discarding materials.
• Troubleshoot library technology, including computers and tablets.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Tools

Computers

Tablets

Job description

Part-Time Children’s Library Assistant – Elizabeth Public Library

About the Position:

The Elizabeth Public Library is seeking a part-time library assistant to join our Children’s Department. The ideal candidate will be flexible, enjoy working with kids and tweens, and be enthusiastic about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for the youth of Elizabeth.

Responsibilities:

• Staff the Children’s Services desk and provide excellent customer service to patrons.
• Engage with children in the library’s children’s space.
• Assist with planning and implementing programs and displays.
• Create programming flyers
• Provide reader’s advisory and basic reference assistance
• Assist with collection maintenance, including shelving and discarding materials
• Troubleshoot library technology, including computers and tablets.

Qualifications:

• Enjoys working with children and creating a welcoming, comfortable environment.
• Knowledge of or interest in children's literature, pop culture, and current trends.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Previous experience working with youth, whether paid or volunteer, is highly desirable.

Schedule:
This position will be at 19 hours per week, and may include mornings, nights, and weekends.

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