Library Children’s Department Assistant – Part-Time

Library Children’s Department Assistant – Part-Time

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience in a library or school setting.
• Experience working with children or families.
• Experience with MS Office, Google suite, and Internet browser applications.
• Knowledge of library resources and functions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with library patrons, library staff and the community, including teachers, principals and recreation center staff.
• Ability to work effectively with people of diverse age levels, educational, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds in ethnically diverse communities.
• Proficiency with the use of the Google & Microsoft Suite of programs.

Responsibilities

• Provides engaging programs and library services to meet the needs of Maryland Libraries and Baltimore City families and students.
• Assists with the planning and execution of programs for a diverse community, including storytimes, family workshops, afterschool programs, and STEAM activities.
• Assists with all programming in a welcoming manner, including setting up, assisting team members, cleaning after, and collecting evaluations and data.
• Provides excellent reference services in person and via telephone and email for patrons of all ages with a focus on services and programming for Tweens.
• Locates materials for patrons.
• Provides assistance to families using computers.
• Manages behavior of unattended children in the department.
• Assists with activities for programs including storytimes, crafts, and science experiments.
• Refills displays of new and interesting materials curated by department staff.
• Organizes and sanitizes toys available to the public.
• Conducts searches utilizing all media and reference resources.
• Refers complex inquiries to professional librarians.
• Helps patrons locate and access physical and digital materials, including books, newspapers, magazines, and databases.
• Facilitates material requests through local, statewide, and national interlibrary loan systems.
• Assists patrons with the use of library computers, printers, copiers, and other devices.
• Provides guidance on internet searching and standard software applications.
• Troubleshoots basic technology issues and refers complex problems to IT staff.
• Maintains shelves by identifying damaged, missing, or misfiled materials.
• Assesses item condition and performs discarding as needed.
• Recommends new titles based on patron requests and trends.
• Assists with programs for children, tweens and families.
• Prepares presentations and enters event information into the library’s system for marketing in alignment with Compass deadlines.
• Participates in school visits, and library tours to promote departmental services and resources.
• Tracks and logs data related to patron interactions, program attendance, and services provided.
• Reserves meeting rooms and explains related policies and procedures to patrons.
• Assists with displays and may coordinate volunteer assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.