Part-Time Youth Services Library Assistant – Orrville Public Library – Orrville OhioMeansJobs.com Job # 245167448

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Employment Type: Part Time, 12-20 hours per week

Description: The Library Assistant provides excellent customer service to patrons of all ages, with emphasis on children and their caregivers, assists with programming and collection development.

Department: Children’s     Reports to: Youth Services Manager            Positions Supervised: None

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Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years of college; bachelor’s degree preferred, and appropriate experience.
• Experience and desire to work with children.
• Strong technology skills.

Requirements:

• Communicate effectively, in written and verbal format, with patrons and co-workers.
• Present a professional, business-like behavior and appearance.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Provide excellent customer service, exhibit a courteous and respectful attitude.
• Organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple tasks.
• Work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor and co-workers.
• Willingness to learn and use current and future technology.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check for applicants over the age of 18.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and present engaging programs.
• Answer reference questions and provide reader’s advisory service to patrons.
• Provide patrons with technology and e-media assistance and instruction.
• Assist with collection development through inventory, evaluation, and weeding.
• Maintain a working knowledge of collections and trends in children’s literature.
• Create literacy-themed displays that help market the collection.
• Actively promote building-wide programs, services, and resources.
• Participate in department meetings and continuing education opportunities.
• Assist with maintaining department records and statistics.
• Demonstrate commitment to serving library patrons and residents of the community.
• Develop and prepare decorations for the department.
• Perform other duties as required.

Apply: A completed application, also available at our website, and resume should be submitted to pearl.gasser@orrville.lib.oh.us or mailed to 230 North Main Street, Orrville, OH  44667.  Applications must be received by Saturday, August 13, 2022.  The position will be open until filled.