Youth Services Library Assistant - Part-Time

BCCLS; Livingston, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Livingston Library is seeking a part-time Library Assistant in its Youth Services department to welcome and assist a diverse community of 31,000+ residents. The successful candidate will have strong communication and computer skills and perform a wide range of clerical and paraprofessional tasks.

This role requires shelving youth materials, assisting with programs and registrations, and providing friendly customer service. A high school diploma is required; library experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Ability to converse, speaking clearly, concisely, and courteously.
• Comfortable with public speaking and presenting in front of large groups.
• Comfortable enforcing behavior guidelines in line with the Library’s policies.
• Computer literacy skill set (Office Suite, Google Suite, email, internet research, social media).
• Ability to lift, push, pull and carry 25-40 lbs on a routine basis.

Responsibilities

• Possess a demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service by being attentive, approachable, kind and helpful to everyone
• Concentration on shelving youth materials
• Ability to assist children, teens, families and patrons during programs and program registration
• Inspire a connection to all facets of the library by introducing customers to all we do: programs, collections, resources and much more
• Assist with inquiries regarding patron accounts, checking materials in and out, provide basic readers’ advisory, answering phones, and answer basic reference and directional questions
• Participants in social media initiatives such as Instagram posts, blog posts, and podcast segments when needed
• Is a team member who welcomes and accepts input, seeks out advice on how to handle situations and supports team members by keeping them informed and offering help
• Assist with basic computer troubleshooting, assist with copier
• Create and assist with programs under the direction of the Head of Youth Services
• Performs other duties as needed

Skills

Verbal communication

Public speaking

Behavior enforcement

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Office Suite

Google Suite

Job description

The Livingston Library is seeking a part-time Library Assistant in its Youth Services department to welcome and assist a diverse community of 31,000+ residents. The successful candidate will have strong communication and computer skills and perform a wide range of clerical and paraprofessional tasks.

This role requires shelving youth materials, assisting with programs and registrations, and providing friendly customer service. A high school diploma is required; library experience is a plus.