Youth Services Assistant

Clearview Library District

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Wages

Not Specified

Location

Windsor, CO

Hours

24.00

MLS

Not Required

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Library Experience

Required

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Public

This job is more than 3 weeks old or the application deadline has passed.

Job Description

Specific Job Description/Duties: • Coordinate, plan, and lead library story times for infants, preschoolers, and families. • Coordinate and prepare monthly displays in department. General Job Descriptions/Duties: • Assists with near-term and long-range planning of children and young adult programs. • Assists Head of Youth Services and Youth Services Assistants in the preparation of Youth Services programming. • Provides individual instruction in the use of library services and facilities, including search of catalog, use of reference sources, and related information. • Supervises children in regular visits to library. • Assists children and young adults in locating materials and information for research/study projects and recreational reading. • Prepares bulletin boards and displays of books and other objects. • Processes new library materials as assigned. • Assists with use of computer programs and the online public access catalog. • Uses computer terminal in entering and retrieving information in library database. • Suggests purchase of books, publications, documents, audio-visual equipment, and other materials. • Participates in inventory of books and materials. • Shelves and maintains Youth Services book stacks. • Performs Youth Services desk duty, assisting patrons with reference questions and reader’s advisory services. • Attends monthly staff meetings. • Attends bimonthly Youth Services meetings. • Performs general circulation and shelving work when required. • Serves patrons and deals with other library staff courteously and in a business-like manner. • Performs other duties as required to insure the smooth operation of the Youth Services Department.

Additional Info & Requirements

Other Requirements: Must possess good verbal and written communication skills; ability to adjust communication methods in an age-appropriate manner. Ability to work independently without close supervision; ability to plan, organize and execute job assignments. Ability to exhibit sound professional judgment and demeanor in all public interactions. Ability to think and act appropriately under pressure while serving on the public desk. Must possess computer literacy skills and proficiency. Ability to work on a team and to have an excellent customer service attitude. Knowledge of early childhood education and early literacy (six pre-reading skills).

HR Info

1. Complete a Clearview Job Application (see website below) and mail to 720 Third St. Windsor, CO 80550. 2. Submit cover letter and resume. 3. Attachments should be submitted in the following file types: .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .pdf, .htm, .rtf

Posted Jan 17, 2011