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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Library Associate, Children Services - Full-Time

The Twinsburg Public Library is seeking a full-time Children Services Associate to join our busy and creative team. As a Children Services Associate, you will be responsible for providing excellent customer service to our valued patrons. You will be working at the children's desk, answering reference and reader's advisory questions, signing patrons up for events and programs, and checking out materials to patrons. In addition responsibilities will include:

- Developing and carrying out activities for children ages 0-11, including regularly scheduled story times in-house and at local daycares.

- Promoting the Library's collection via displays and collection management

- Participating in outreach to the community individually or assisting the Bookmobile Librarian.

If you are passionate about working with children and promoting literacy, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. The Twinsburg Public Library offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth. Candidates open to learning to driving the bookmobile in addition to meeting qualifications will receive priority consideration. Please apply online to Children Services Manager Melissa Tallis. Open until filled; candidates who apply by August 8, 2024 will receive first priority.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

•Checks out materials to the public in Children Services, using SirsiDynix Workflows (training provided). Maintains confidentiality of patron records. Knows when to refer questions to Circulation.

•Provides reference service to children, caregivers, and teachers; provides reader's advisory service.

•Registers patrons for activities and events. Provides directions to library activities and areas; escort patrons to areas of library if workflow allows.

•Conducts story times for children ages 0-5, incorporating pre- and early literacy skills and methods in-house and at community day care centers, community groups and schools.

•Plans and conducts programming for school-age children in grades pre-K through third grade.

•Demonstrates excellent customer service and deals with patron problems.

•Promotes library use, especially programs and services provided by the Children Services department.

•Participates in outreach to the community individually or assisting the Bookmobile Librarian.

•Assists with selection and weeding; may select a portion of the materials collection.

•Creates and maintains displays.

•Treats public and team members courteously and with a cooperative attitude.

•Performs other similar and related duties as directed by the Children Services Manager, Assistant Manager, or Administration not requiring materially different qualifications for those herein described.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

•Bachelor's degree (Education, English, reading and literacy, or childhood development majors preferred).

•Two or more years of experience in public libraries or in education.

CONDITIONS AT WORK

•Fast-paced environment that may require handling difficult customer service situations.

•Job is primarily performed indoors in a typical customer service setting and involves frequent close-up work, including use of a PC monitor.

•Employee may be scheduled to work evening and weekend hours, including Sundays; schedules may be altered depending on the needs of the Library. Employee will generally work two evenings a week and in a weekend rotation.

•Physical Requirements: Ability to regularly lift up to 25 pounds; ability to reach overhead and stoop to floor level; ability to operate standard office equipment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

•Experience and comfort working with all ages, especially children 0-11.

•Experience and comfort working with parents and caregivers of children.

•Excellent customer service skills.

•Ability to work as part of a team, demonstrating initiative and creativity.

•Experience working with computers and technology, particularly Office 365, SharePoint, and use of common office equipment.

•Familiarity with library's e-book platforms, databases, and consortia. Ability to teach and demonstrate use of these resources.

•Ability to keep records accurately.

•Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

•Knowledge of and familiarity with children's literature, high interest areas and current trends in popular culture and education. Knowledge of youth materials in all media and formats.

•Knowledge of stages of growth and development of children.

•Strong organizational skills.

•Knowledge of library practices in regard to confidentiality, privacy, and equal access.

Salary Description

$16/hr