Youth Services Library Assistant, Programs & Tech Help

Worthington Libraries; Worthington (OH); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Worthington Libraries is seeking a Youth Services Library Associate at Old Worthington Library. This part-time 20-hour position assists patrons, recommends materials, and supports librarians in maintaining the collection and conducting programs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or a high school diploma/GED with relevant experience, plus customer service and tech skills. Ability to pass sorting and computer skills tests is expected.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s degree or high school diploma or GED with equivalent experience.
• Minimum 1 year of customer service experience.
• Ability to pass alphanumeric sorting test and computer skills test.
• Proficient in ILS and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Proactively provide customer service to patrons.
• Interview, research, and answer patron questions.
• Recommend materials based on patrons’ interests.
• Support librarians in developing and maintaining the collection.
• Maintain periodical collections and related paperwork.
• Assist patrons with basic tech troubleshooting of software and devices.
• Assist with planning, coordinating, and presenting library programs and events.
• Perform duties of Storytime Associate and Circulation Assistant as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Public speaking

Alphanumeric sorting

Basic tech troubleshooting

Researching & answering questions

Education

Bachelor’s degree or high school diploma or GED

Tools

Integrated Library System (ILS)

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

Job description

Worthington Libraries is seeking a Youth Services Library Associate at Old Worthington Library. This part-time 20-hour position assists patrons, recommends materials, and supports librarians in maintaining the collection and conducting programs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or a high school diploma/GED with relevant experience, plus customer service and tech skills. Ability to pass sorting and computer skills tests is expected.