Youth Library Assistant I — Engage Kids & Teens (Evenings)

Township of Upper St Clair; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Township of Upper St Clair is seeking a Youth Library Assistant I to support the Kid’s and Teens area. This paraprofessional role handles routine clerical and manual tasks in automated circulation, shelves materials, greets patrons, and assists with programs under supervision.

The position requires M-F hours with evenings and two weekends monthly, on-site work, and adherence to library procedures and confidentiality. PA clearances are required for employment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of computers and electronic data processing.

Responsibilities

• Perform circulation procedures on the Library automated system including check out, return, fines, reserves, and patron registrations.
• Pull items on daily paging list.
• Assist in maintaining Library collection by shelf-reading in assigned areas and shelving books.
• Answer telephone calls and provide circulation and program information or otherwise assist or refer patrons as appropriate.
• Empty book drops.
• Process and repair Library materials as needed.
• Perform miscellaneous duties such as checking book lists, preparing materials for patron packets, and assisting with projects and programs.
• Other tasks as directed by the Head of Youth Services, Youth Services Librarian, or Director of Library

Skills

Computers

Data entry

Communication

Organization

Independent work

English writing

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

On-site work

Time management

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma

PA Mandated Reporter certification

PA Criminal Record check

PA Child Abuse Clearance

FBI Clearance

Tools

PCs & printers

Telephone

Photocopier

Calculator

Job description

Township of Upper St Clair is seeking a Youth Library Assistant I to support the Kid’s and Teens area. This paraprofessional role handles routine clerical and manual tasks in automated circulation, shelves materials, greets patrons, and assists with programs under supervision.

The position requires M-F hours with evenings and two weekends monthly, on-site work, and adherence to library procedures and confidentiality. PA clearances are required for employment.