Part-Time Children's Library Associate

Fllib; Fox Lake (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Fllib in Fox Lake, IL is seeking a Part-Time Children’s Library Associate to support Youth Services by providing reference, readers’ advisory, and engaging programs for children and families.

This role involves planning and presenting library programs, preparing craft kits, assisting with outreach and school visits, guiding patrons on computers and social media, and collaborating with colleagues. Ability to work days, evenings, and weekends is required; 16 hours per week at $17.00 per hour.

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

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

Skills

Effective communication

Public library experience

Children's programming

Arts & crafts

Flexible schedule

Education

LTA certificate

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Social media platforms

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: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job.

• 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