Sr. Library Assistant - Youth (PDF)

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

Job Description –Senior Library Assistant/Youth

Job Title: Senior Library Assistant/Youth Department: LibraryGroup: 6 FSLA Status Non-Exempt

Minimum Salary: 14.54-Not to exceed midrange. Position Type: Full-Time Reports To: Library Director Directs: n/a Applications Accepted By:

E-MAIL: Subject Line:Attention: Human Resources/ Job Title City of Palestine Human Resources 504 North Queen [phone]

OBJECTIVE

THE INTENT OF THIS POSITION DESCRIPTION IS TO PROVIDE A REPRESENTATIVE SUMMARY OF THE MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES PERFORMED BY INCUMBENT(S) IN THIS POSITION. INCUMBENT(S) MAY NOT BE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ALL DUTIES IN THIS DESCRIPTION AND INCUMBENT(S) MAY BE REQUIRED TO PERFORM POSITION-RELATED TASKS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFICALLY LISTED IN THIS DESCRIPTION

A City of Palestine Senior Library Assistant provides Adult and Youth services assistance and support. This library assistant will serve both on a public service desk as well as behind-the-scenes functions including shelving. Library Assistants work a variable, 40-hour weekly schedule, including weekdays, Saturdays and evenings. Regular attendance is an essential job responsibility.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. (This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.) ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides customer services to the public, library, city staff, and other work-related contacts as needed, whether in person, by phone or online platforms while maintaining patron confidentiality and privacy.
• Understands, follows, and enforces policies and procedures.
• Provides general reference services and readers' advisory services to library patrons.
• Utilizes library systems to check out materials to patrons, collect overdue fines, issue library cards, retrieve returned materials from drop boxes, check-in materials, place items on hold, and contact patrons regarding hold items.
• Assist patrons in the use and troubleshooting of public access computers and other related technologies such as phones, laptops, and tablets according to library policy.
• Provides general reference services and readers' advisory services to library patrons.
• Ensures that library areas and equipment are sanitized, clean and orderly by performing regular cleaning duties according to instructions.
• Must be able to handle, shelve, and organize items according to numbering sequences. (i.e.Dewey Decimal System) and assists in maintaining the collection.
• Performs library opening and closing procedures as required.
• Performs duties requiring the exercise of work professionalism.
• Assumes responsibility for the floor and building in the absence of senior staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required to ensure the smooth operation of the library and the provision of excellent customer service.

SPECIFIC JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Designs, promotes, executes, and evaluates programs for target audience. Includes researching and requesting materials needed for programs
• Create, plan, conduct, and analyze weekly programs, activities and services for children, teens, and families, including the Summer Reading Program.
• Works with the Program Coordinator and Director to create crafts, and theme displays.
• Coordinates programs and activities with other community organizations as assigned.
• Assesses, evaluates, and weeds assigned collections.
• May conduct library tours.
• Takes advantage of continuing education opportunities and reviews industry literature to improve services and workflow.
• Must be able to work outdoors during special events and summer programming.

SKILLS:

• Understands, follows and enforces policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of library terms and bibliographic formats and structures, including the ability to conduct a simple bibliographic search.
• Familiarity with the library's ethical policies and practices associated with use of and access to library resources, including networked resources, as well as familiarity with established standards related to copyright and intellectual property protection.
• Knowledge of basic library research methodology and the ability to use it.
• Demonstrated proficiency in English grammar, punctuation and spelling, including the ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of numerical and alphabetical filing systems.
• Ability to use the library system(s) and subsystem(s) module(s) to perform assigned duties.
• Ability to access various online resources and databases used within the library and to use their standard features to perform technical work and/or assist patrons.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply policies and procedures related to assigned functional work area.
• Ability to use standard features of office support technology and standard software packages.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision to perform assigned work.
• Ability to work within a diverse environment and be service-oriented in working with patrons and other library staff, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within and outside the library.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to work with the public and assist patrons with basic inquiries and direct them appropriately to locate and use library materials and inform them of applicable library policies and procedures.
• Ability to work and learn in an environment where there are shifting priorities, developing technologies, frequent interruptions, interactions with the public and minimal space.
• Understand and exhibit knowledge of books, authors, and book classification.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office productivity, email, and other software applications.
• Willingness to maintain and improve skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Senior Library Assistant performs essential functions in a library environment. Incumbent should be able to:

• Shelve and retrieve books and other items on high shelves, reach above waist and shoulders.
• Lift, push, pull up to 50 pounds.
• Kneel, stand, bend, stoop, stretch, climb and work in confined spaces.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands; talk and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• Incumbent will work a varied schedule including nights and weekends.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least two years' experience working with children in a library or educational setting.
• Any equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Must have and maintain a valid Texas Driver's License. (if required)
• Associates degree with a minimum of one- year library experience preferred.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. *Add pre-employment physical if required. Must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. City management has exclusive rights to alter this job description at any time without notice. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an 'at-will' relationship. The City of Palestine affords equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation or other protected status. Your application is part of the review process; be sure it is complete. If attaching a resume, all information requested on the application form must also be completed (i.e., writing "see resume" is not sufficient).

Approved By: Lisa Cariker Date: June 18, 2024

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