Senior Library Assistant, Youth Programs & Services

Palestine; Palestine (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Palestine is seeking a Senior Library Assistant/Youth to support both public service and behind-the-scenes duties in the library. The role involves shelving, reference assistance, program planning for children and teens, and evening/weekend shifts to serve the community.

Responsibilities include managing library systems, assisting with readers' advisory services, and coordinating activities with local organizations while maintaining a high standard of patron confidentiality and

Qualifications

• Two years' experience working with children in a library or educational setting.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Associates degree with library experience preferred.
• Valid Texas Driver's License, if required.
• Any equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer services at the public desk and shelve materials.
• Assist patrons with reference and readers' advisory services.
• Use library systems to check out materials and manage holds.
• Plan and run programs for children, teens and families.
• Maintain library areas and ensure cleanliness and order.
• Coordinate programs with other community organizations.
• Open and close the library and support after-hours events.

Skills

Customer service

Readers' advisory

Public desk operation

Shelving & indexing

Program planning

Digital literacy

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Library systems

Microsoft Office

Public computers

Job description

The City of Palestine is seeking a Senior Library Assistant/Youth to support both public service and behind-the-scenes duties in the library. The role involves shelving, reference assistance, program planning for children and teens, and evening/weekend shifts to serve the community.

Responsibilities include managing library systems, assisting with readers' advisory services, and coordinating activities with local organizations while maintaining a high standard of patron confidentiality and