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The Middletown Free Library believes a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace is one where all employees and volunteers, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education or disability, feels valued and respected. We are committed to a nondiscriminatory approach and provide equal opportunity for employment and advancement. We respect and value diverse life experiences and heritages and are committed to ensuring that all voices are valued and heard.
Library Assistant-Children's Services
15 Hours per Week
$14 per hour
Position Summary
The Children’s Library Assistant is on the frontline to greet a diverse community of patrons, with diverse needs and capabilities and to answer their questions. The position requires working directly with children and their parents or caregivers. It is important, therefore, that the person with this title genuinely likes children, is comfortable with them, and enjoys serving them. Candidates must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and have excellent customer service and computer skills. This is a permanent part time position. This is a highly visible and responsible position. Above all, the person in this position should present a positive image of the “personality of the Library” – making all people feel welcome and accepted at the Library.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Understands and is able to perform all jobs related to lending library materials, registering patrons, receiving and processing requests, collecting and recording fines and fees, and handling the book drops.
• Works with the Head Library Assistant to identify and retrieve overdue materials and to obtain interlibrary loans.
• Assists the Youth Services Librarian in providing reference and reader's guidance to children, parents, and teachers; assists and instructs patrons in using library services, equipment, and facilities.
• Assists with preparing for, planning and running programs for Children at the direction of the Youth Services Librarian.
• Makes suggestions of materials for acquisition and withdrawal, as assigned.
• Catalogs and classifies library materials for children; maintains an accurate, up-to-date database of library holdings; and physically processes items being added to and withdrawn from the collection.
• Maintains statistics on Children's Department activities, and provides periodic reports of same, as directed.
• Assist with preparing promotional materials, assists with social media posts and maintaining the Children's page of the Library’s website.
• Assists the Youth Services Librarian in training and overseeing the work of volunteers assigned to the Children's Department.
• Works with staff and volunteers to shelve, shelf read, and shift in the Children's Department stacks; straightens magazines, displays, furniture, and collections as needed.
• Inventories and reports department supply needs to the Youth Services Librarian.
• Supervises the Children's Department in the absence of the Youth Services Librarian.
• Works at the central circulation desk as assigned.
Additional Responsibilities:
• Attends professional and community meetings, workshops, and conferences, as required.
• Assists with circulation, reference, and technical services in the Adult Department, as needed.
• Supervises all library operations on occasion, as assigned
• Performs other duties, as assigned.
• Supervision Received: Receives direct supervision from the Youth Services Librarian and general supervision from the Library Director.
Knowledge and Skills:
• Positive and enthusiastic approach to public service. Strong customer service orientation.
• Demonstrate courtesy and empathy.
• Ability to relate well and effectively communicate with library users of all ages, including adults, teens and children.
• Must be able to work as part of a team.
• General knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Familiarity with children’s literature and popular culture.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt in a complex and changing environment.
• Demonstrated computer literacy, including basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, Windows, and Internet.
• Familiarity with the Sierra ILS or other ILS system preferred but not required.
• Ability to alphabetize correctly and to understand numerical arrangements utilizing the Dewey Decimal System.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Sitting, climbing, bending, twisting & stooping
Ability to use a computer for long periods of time
Ability to lift & carry objects 50 lbs or less
Ability to push/pull objects weighing up to 60-80 lbs on wheels
Qualifications: High School Diploma or G.E.D., Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred. Experience working with children required. Computer skills and a strong commitment to internal and external customer service required. Must be highly motivated, a quick learner and able to adapt to changing user needs. Ability to work 1 evening a week and participate in the weekend rotation.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to cheerfully respond to patron requests, become familiar with library resources and services, work cooperatively in a team environment, be able to prioritize work and complete assignments in a timely manner.
Schedule:
The schedule for the Children’s Library Assistant will be based upon the needs of the children’s library program schedule. Due to the pandemic and upcoming move of the library, must have flexibility as the schedule will change as conditions shift. Library hours are currently reduced due to the pandemic. Hours will be re-examined upon the library’s move to the new location in Summer 2021 and the state of the pandemic. One evening and participation in the weekend rotation will be required in the future.
Current Needs include working Thursdays from 2pm to 6pm. Other hours negotiable.
Other Qualifications:
The position requires a Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Fingerprint Clearance.
The Middletown Free Library belongs to the Delaware County Library System and is conveniently located between Philadelphia and Wilmington, DE. The library has 3 full-time and 8 part-time professional and support staff positions and serves a population of approximately 16,000.
Send letter of application and resume, with contact information for three professional references, to midirector@delcolibraries.org (Subject line should read-Children's Library Assistant). Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
15 Hours per Week
$14 per hour
Position Summary
The Children’s Library Assistant is on the frontline to greet a diverse community of patrons, with diverse needs and capabilities and to answer their questions. The position requires working directly with children and their parents or caregivers. It is important, therefore, that the person with this title genuinely likes children, is comfortable with them, and enjoys serving them. Candidates must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and have excellent customer service and computer skills. This is a permanent part time position. This is a highly visible and responsible position. Above all, the person in this position should present a positive image of the “personality of the Library” – making all people feel welcome and accepted at the Library.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Understands and is able to perform all jobs related to lending library materials, registering patrons, receiving and processing requests, collecting and recording fines and fees, and handling the book drops.
• Works with the Head Library Assistant to identify and retrieve overdue materials and to obtain interlibrary loans.
• Assists the Youth Services Librarian in providing reference and reader's guidance to children, parents, and teachers; assists and instructs patrons in using library services, equipment, and facilities.
• Assists with preparing for, planning and running programs for Children at the direction of the Youth Services Librarian.
• Makes suggestions of materials for acquisition and withdrawal, as assigned.
• Catalogs and classifies library materials for children; maintains an accurate, up-to-date database of library holdings; and physically processes items being added to and withdrawn from the collection.
• Maintains statistics on Children's Department activities, and provides periodic reports of same, as directed.
• Assist with preparing promotional materials, assists with social media posts and maintaining the Children's page of the Library’s website.
• Assists the Youth Services Librarian in training and overseeing the work of volunteers assigned to the Children's Department.
• Works with staff and volunteers to shelve, shelf read, and shift in the Children's Department stacks; straightens magazines, displays, furniture, and collections as needed.
• Inventories and reports department supply needs to the Youth Services Librarian.
• Supervises the Children's Department in the absence of the Youth Services Librarian.
• Works at the central circulation desk as assigned.
Additional Responsibilities:
• Attends professional and community meetings, workshops, and conferences, as required.
• Assists with circulation, reference, and technical services in the Adult Department, as needed.
• Supervises all library operations on occasion, as assigned
• Performs other duties, as assigned.
• Supervision Received: Receives direct supervision from the Youth Services Librarian and general supervision from the Library Director.
Knowledge and Skills:
• Positive and enthusiastic approach to public service. Strong customer service orientation.
• Demonstrate courtesy and empathy.
• Ability to relate well and effectively communicate with library users of all ages, including adults, teens and children.
• Must be able to work as part of a team.
• General knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Familiarity with children’s literature and popular culture.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt in a complex and changing environment.
• Demonstrated computer literacy, including basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, Windows, and Internet.
• Familiarity with the Sierra ILS or other ILS system preferred but not required.
• Ability to alphabetize correctly and to understand numerical arrangements utilizing the Dewey Decimal System.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Sitting, climbing, bending, twisting & stooping
Ability to use a computer for long periods of time
Ability to lift & carry objects 50 lbs or less
Ability to push/pull objects weighing up to 60-80 lbs on wheels
Qualifications: High School Diploma or G.E.D., Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred. Experience working with children required. Computer skills and a strong commitment to internal and external customer service required. Must be highly motivated, a quick learner and able to adapt to changing user needs. Ability to work 1 evening a week and participate in the weekend rotation.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to cheerfully respond to patron requests, become familiar with library resources and services, work cooperatively in a team environment, be able to prioritize work and complete assignments in a timely manner.
Schedule:
The schedule for the Children’s Library Assistant will be based upon the needs of the children’s library program schedule. Due to the pandemic and upcoming move of the library, must have flexibility as the schedule will change as conditions shift. Library hours are currently reduced due to the pandemic. Hours will be re-examined upon the library’s move to the new location in Summer 2021 and the state of the pandemic. One evening and participation in the weekend rotation will be required in the future.
Current Needs include working Thursdays from 2pm to 6pm. Other hours negotiable.
Other Qualifications:
The position requires a Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Fingerprint Clearance.
The Middletown Free Library belongs to the Delaware County Library System and is conveniently located between Philadelphia and Wilmington, DE. The library has 3 full-time and 8 part-time professional and support staff positions and serves a population of approximately 16,000.
Send letter of application and resume, with contact information for three professional references, to midirector@delcolibraries.org (Subject line should read-Children's Library Assistant). Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.