Part-Time Children's Library Associate

Fllib; Fox Lake (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Fllib is seeking a Part-Time Children's Library Associate to support Youth Services. You will provide reference and readers' advisory, plan and present library programs, and assist with outreach visits and displays.

The role requires a friendly, professional approach with children and families, the ability to work some evenings and weekends, and comfort with computers and social media. Prior library experience with children is preferred, along with craft activity preparation.

Qualifications

• Effective communication with the public and staff.
• Willing to take direction and ask questions.
• Positive attitude with people of all backgrounds.
• Knowledge of general library operations.
• Computer literacy and social media proficiency.
• Ability to work with children and crafts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide reference and readers’ advisory services.
• Plan and present library programs.
• Prepare craft projects and kits.
• Assist with outreach, tours, and school visits.
• Create library displays and publicity materials.
• Instruct patrons on computers and databases.
• Collaborate with colleagues and perform clerical tasks as needed.

Skills

Readers advisory

Reference services

Program planning

Public outreach

Tech instruction

Team collaboration

Clerical tasks

Education

LTA certificate

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position:

Part-Time Children's Library Associate

Position Overview:

Under the administration of the Youth Services Manager participates in the general operation and support of Youth Services. Provide direct services children by performing reference, readers' advisory service, and programming. May at times provide services to adults and teens. Contribute to creating a friendly and positive library experience.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs readers advisory and reference services
• Plan and present library programs
• Prepare craft projects and other kits for patrons to take and make
• Assists with outreach visits, library tours, and school visits
• Aids in the creation of library displays, bulletin board design and some publicity
• Instruct patrons on the use of computers, databases, other technology and social media
• Collaborates with colleagues within and across departments
• Accomplish additional projects or clerical tasks as needed

Requirements:

• Ability to communicate effectively with public and staff in a positive manner
• Ability to take direction and assignments from supervisors
• Willingness to ask questions and seek clarification if unsure of task
• Willing to accept feedback
• Positive attitude with people from all backgrounds and abilities
• Knowledge of general library operations
• Maintains current knowledge of library trends, materials, practices, techniques and technology
• Computer literacy along with knowledge of office equipment
• Competency to navigate through a wide variety of social media platforms
• Exercise resourcefulness to achieve library goals

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to push book carts weighing up to 100 pounds occasionally
• May require standing for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to move and/or lift materials up to 30 pounds
• Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crawl, reach, climb, balance, and sit

Qualifications:

• LTA certificate or applicable Associate's or Bachelor's degree required
• Experience working with children required
• 2 years public library experience preferred
• Experience in arts and craft a plus
• Must be available to work an arrangement of days, nights & weekends

Hours and Wage:

• 16 hours per week
• 1 Sunday shift a month between September through May
• $17.00 per hour