[OPLINLIST] Employment Opportunity - Children's Library Associate (Full Time)

[bushma at fspl.org]

Franklin-Springboro Public Library

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Children's Library Associate - Full-time (37.5 hrs./week), Non-Exempt

 

DATE OF POSTING

November 29, 2023

 

LOCATION

Springboro Branch, 125 Park Lane, Springboro, Ohio 45066

 

SCHEDULE

The Library operates seven (7) days a week and requires staff members to
work evenings, weekends, and holidays. 

 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Children's Library Associate assists the Children's Service Coordinator
in creating, implementing, and presenting programs and services (virtual and
in-person) for children ages 6 months - 12 years. The Associate will also
support child-related programs and services for parents, caregivers, and
teachers, as well as providing customer service and performing a variety of
tasks related to assisting patrons. The Associate will make item
suggestions, perform reference services, provide technology assistance, and
perform collection maintenance. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

*	Bachelor's degree desirable. Experience working with children
preferred. 
*	Exhibit creativity in the creation and development of programming
and storytelling techniques. 
*	Strong background in children's literature and a functional
understanding of children's behaviors. 
*	Demonstrate a high degree of comfort with technology and the ability
to learn and apply new skills, including familiarity with iPads,
downloadable materials, and website editing. 
*	Uses creativity and resources to find craft ideas. Orders, creates,
and assembles supplies for craft kits and programs. 
*	Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to speak
before groups of students, parents, and teachers in order to promote the
library. 
*	Works closely with the Children's Services Coordinator to implement
programs at both the Franklin and Springboro libraries. 
*	Assists patrons of all ages with the task of finding appropriate
materials in the juvenile collection. 
*	Helps identify, evaluate, and select materials for the children's
collection that meets the educational, informational, intellectual, and
recreational needs of the library's juvenile patrons. 
*	Provide excellent customer service to search and locate requested
materials, check materials in and out, process holds, register patrons,
collect fees, and answer reference questions. 
*	Provide prompt, accurate assistance for patrons utilizing library
resources and services including the catalog, website, digital library, and
e-resources. 
*	Maintain familiarity and assist patrons with various technologies
including phones, computers, tablets, printers (wireless printing), and
copiers (faxing, scanning, and copying). 
*	Maintain composure and emotional balance while dealing with the
public and co-workers. 

 

BENEFITS

This is a full-time non-exempt position. The salary range is $15.00 - $16.00
an hour dependent on qualifications. Benefits include sick and vacation
leave, health, dental, vision, and life insurance and membership in the Ohio
Public Employees Retirement System. Interested persons should complete an
application form available at either FSPL location or at
www.fspl.org/content/employment-opportunities
<http://www.fspl.org/content/employment-opportunities> . 

 

The Franklin-Springboro Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.

 

--
Martha Bush | Library Director
Franklin-Springboro Public Library
44 East 4th Street, Franklin, OH 45005
bushma at fspl.org <mailto:bushma at fspl.org>  | (937) 746-2665

 

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