Youth Services Library Assistant – Storytime & Programs

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Blairstown, Northern (NJ, KY)

Hybrid

USD 26,000 - 32,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

PERS retirement system

Job summary

The Warren County Library is seeking a full-time Library Assistant focused on Youth Services at the Blairstown (CDH) branch. The role combines engaging children's programming with circulation duties, shelving, and helping patrons with digital services.

The ideal candidate brings warmth, patience, initiative, and strong computer skills. The position offers a 35-hour workweek with one evening per week, one mid-shift per week, and one Saturday per month, plus a comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

Provide excellent customer service to all patrons, including children, teens, and families.
Engage warmly and patiently with people of varying ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
Exercise initiative, independent judgment, and discretion.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patrons and colleagues.
Communicate ideas clearly and respectfully, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Plan two weekly storytimes (babies/toddlers and preschoolers).
Plan other engaging events for children (book clubs, crafts, holiday celebrations).
Serve on Youth Services Committee planning system-wide reading challenges and events.
Work at the circulation desk: check items in/out, answer questions, help patrons.
Assist customers using public computers, printing and digital services (Libby, Hoopla).
Shelve returned materials.