[OPLINLIST] Youth Services Assistant Job Opening

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Loudonville Public Library - Job Posting

Youth Services Assistant

Summary:

Immediate Supervisors: Youth Services Lead

Positions Supervised: None

Under general supervision, the Youth Services Assistant completes assigned tasks involving programming, collection management, outreach, and otherwise providing services to patrons from the age of 0 through 18 and their caregivers. The Youth Services Assistant also provides general customer service and participates in the general operation of the library. The Youth Services Assistant must possess a genuine desire to serve children and young people.

Qualifications:

  *   A High School Diploma. A bachelor’s degree in education or related field is highly desirable.

  *   Genuine enjoyment interacting with and providing service to children and teens.

  *   Experience working with children and teenagers in a library, school, or social service setting is preferred.

Knowledge of:

  *   Library policies, procedures, and techniques (may be acquired after hire)

  *   Dewey Decimal Classification System

  *   Wide range of children’s and teen books and materials.

  *   Working knowledge of the Internet, current Microsoft Office programs, and office equipment (projectors, printers, copiers, fax machines, microform readers, tablets)

  *   Comfortable with social networking tools and current technological trends

Working Conditions: This position is budgeted for 24 hours. The Youth Services Lead is required to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends. Work is mostly performed in a Library/Office setting with visits made to other schools and institutions as appropriate.

Starting Pay: $12.22/hr.

Benefits: Paid vacation & sick time, 7 holidays, 2 personal days etc.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Note: The duties listed below are inclusive, but not limited to, the tasks performed by this classification.



Public Service:

  *   Responds to patron questions in person, by phone, or e-mail

  *   Assist patrons with the location and use of library materials

  *   Assist and instruct the public in the general use of computers and library equipment

  *   Provides reference & reader’s advisory services for babies, children, tweens, teens, and parents and recommends age-appropriate materials to them

  *   Perform general circulation tasks as needed including the checkout of library materials and the handling of account issues

  *   Responsible for helping to maintain an appropriate library atmosphere

  *   Advocate for children and teens in the library and in the community

  *   Serves as a Floor Leader when assigned.

Programming & Outreach:

  *   Coordinate and conduct school visits (classes to library and Librarians in schools)

  *   Conduct impromptu programming using pre-prepared resources and plans

  *   Create positive, memorable experiences for children of all ages and teens in the library

  *   Devise, plan and conduct programs for babies, children, tweens, teens, and parents

  *   Coordinate with Public Relations to ensure the promotion of events, activities, and news

Collection Development:

  *   Under the direction of the Youth Services Lead, develops and maintains the children’s and teen collections including selection, weeding, repair, and replacement

  *   Follows current selection and acquisition policies

  *   Maintains knowledge of available materials and patron reading preferences

Additional Duties:

  *   Attend staff meetings

  *   Adheres to, supports, and effectively implements administration and library board policy

  *   Understands and upholds the principles of Intellectual Freedom

  *   Sorts and delivers mail, as needed

  *   Performs duties associated with the processing of incoming and outgoing library materials through “cargo” as needed

  *   Maintains and increases knowledge and skills through attendance at meetings and other continuing education opportunities

  *   Performs additional duties and assignments, as requested by the Director or Youth Services Lead

Additional Qualifications: Must be able to lift or move 50 pounds. A valid Ohio Driver’s license is required, and a clean driving record must be maintained. A criminal background check is required.



Application Procedure:

Apply by submitting a completed library application and resume to Melissa Mallinak, Director of the Loudonville Public Library, 122 E. Main Street, Loudonville, OH 44842 (director at loudonvillelibrary.org). Forms and official job descriptions may be obtained from the Library’s Public Services Desk and from www.loudonvillelibrary.org<http://www.loudonvillelibrary.org/>. Loudonville Public Library is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.



Deadline for Applications: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interviews will be scheduled as soon as possible.



External Post Date: 7/7/22     Position open until filled



Melissa Mallinak, MLIS, CPL

Director

Loudonville Public Library

122 East Main Street

Loudonville, OH 44842

(419) 994-5531

www.loudonvillelibrary.org<http://www.loudonvillelibrary.org/>

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