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Application Deadline is October 10, 2021.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides exceptional service to children and adults via the Youth Services desk. Helps customers of all ages to select library materials and use resources, and assists with the development and weeding of the various youth services collections. Assists with the planning, preparation, and promotion of various programs and outreach on and off site. This position primarily takes place in a fast-paced environment, and will also include providing some computer and technology assistance to the public (printing, scanning, faxing, network connection), as well as Evergreen catalog and account assistance, and directional assistance.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
● High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred, but not required
● Ability to acquire a Librarian Certificate 6 (LC 6) as described by Librarian Certification
Administrative Rule 590 and the Indiana Public Library Certification Manual
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
● Experience working with children of all ages required
● Experience developing and conducting activities for children required
● Significant customer service experience, library preferred
● Programming experience preferred, but not required
● Satisfactory criminal history background check appropriate for working with children
COMPETENCIES:
● Communication Skills
● Technical Skills
● Adaptability
● Teamwork
● Customer Focus
● Initiative and Flexibility
● Problem Solving Skills
● Development and Continual Learning
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
● Assists Youth Services Manager with developing and conducting creative children’s programming
activities, such as author visits, incentive reading programs, book-talks, story time, art activities,
class visits, and library tours on and off site; assists and promotes various Youth Services
programs, incorporating the library’s physical and digital collections;
● Represents the library through community events and outreach services at local schools,
daycares and other organizations;
● Prepares and maintains creative displays and exhibits in the Youth Services Department;
Reviewed March 2021
● Assists customers with Evergreen accounts, placing holds, renewing items, updating information,
recording fines and fees, and issuing cards; assists with general computer and technology
equipment (scanning, printing, faxing, copying, wireless connection); assists with general library
information and services, including databases and downloadable and streaming services;
● Actively promotes library resources, programs, and services during customer interactions;
● Provides instruction and advisory services for library resources, including: apps, databases,
streaming services, general collection materials, and library programs and services;
● Follows library policies and procedures for interlibrary loans, material requests for purchase, and
Internet access inquiries;
● Collects and maintains relevant library statistics;
● Helps with organization and maintenance of the Youth Services collection, as well as selection
and weeding.
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