Job Description
Summary: The children’s library assistant position is mainly responsible for circulation and assisting patrons of all ages. The children’s library assistant will need to provide services mainly to children and families but may be asked to work upstairs at our adult services desk as needed.
Essential Functions:
Must be able to lift 10 - 25 pounds and walk up and down stairs.
Basic computer skills including email and utilization of our online computer database Sierra and a general understanding of our online services.
Pleasant personality and the ability to work under pressure when dealing with the public.
Qualifications:
Minimum High School diploma with some college and/or library experience preferred or experience in a field directly related to children services.
Perform the job in a reasonable time and in a manner, which achieves reasonable performance and quality standards.
Communicate easily and effectively in group and individual situations utilizing oral and written communication skills.
Perform the job satisfactorily under the stressors of the position.
Perform the job without disrupting the work of others.
Exercise sufficient judgment to perform the job.
Attend staff meetings and training as needed.
Responsibilities:
Other responsibilities may include but are not limited to weeding books, helping prepare crafts, and cleaning the patron areas.
Cataloging and processing as needed.
Reader’s advisory and/or familiarity with book suggestion web-based services.
Shelve returned materials and shelf-read.
Assisting patrons with basic directional questions by phone or in-house. Refer complex questions to the reference librarian if available.
Placing holds on materials requested by patrons.
Answering telephone and handling telephone renewals.
Assisting patrons with basic technology needs including printing, copying, faxing and simple computer questions.
Check-ins, checkouts, renewals, registrations, and accepting payment for lost books and items.
Opening and closing circulation in either children’s or upstairs circulation desk.
Familiarity with our museum pass program.
Assist the Youth Services Librarian with marketing programs either by creating flyers, writing articles, updating the website or social media.
Working with the Youth Services Librarian to provide programs for children and their families.
Benefits & Additional Compensation Info
Paid holidays and after one year candidate will be eligible for two weeks paid vacation.
The Community
Our historical library from 1897 is located in Warren, RI, a small town that is part of the East Bay community. It offers a vibrant artistic and cultural downtown with a multitude of restaurants along the rivers edge.
Website
georgehail.org
HR Info
Please send resume and cover letter to the director, Chris Matos at director@georgehail.org