Position Title:
Youth Services Assistant-Burke Branch Library, Alexandria, VA
Position Description:
The Burke Branch Library is seeking enthusiastic, creative candidates for a Library Assistant II position. The ideal candidate will have exceptional customer service skills and the desire to contribute to a growing Youth Services Department that serves a very diverse community. Under the supervision of the Youth Services Manager, this position is responsible for staffing the Youth Services Desk, planning and presenting programs to children and young adults, maintaining the youth collection and creating displays.
Position Duties and Responsibilities:
Staffing the Youth Services Desk to assist library users with reference services, library technology, reader’s advisory, and circulation services
Providing technology instruction to customers and troubleshooting in the use of the Internet, word processing, computers, printers and copiers
Furnishing information about library activities, facilities, rules and services
Creating displays and other promotional materials
Assisting in developing and maintaining the youth collection
Suggesting and evaluating children’s materials
Shelving, shelf-reading and conducting other collection management related tasks
Assisting customers in choosing and finding Children’s/Young Adult materials
Planning and presenting story times for very young and elementary-aged children programs for up to age 18, summer reading and special programs
Working with, and collaborating with, tweens and teens, ages 10-18, including those with diverse backgrounds and abilities
Other duties as assigned
Skills and Abilities:
Two-year college degree
At least one year of experience at the level equivalent to the Library Assistant I; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Some knowledge of library practices and procedures
Familiarity with integrated library and computer systems
Knowledge of Children’s/Young Adult literature and programming
Excellent command of the English language
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and customers
Applicant must demonstrate patience with children of all ages and their families, teachers and caregivers
All newly hired employees must show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or obtain approval of a medical or religious exemption prior to their start date. Newly hired employees who do not show proof of vaccination or exemption will be subject to weekly COVID-19 testing. New employees who obtain an exemption from the vaccine mandate for medical or religious reasons will still be subject to the weekly testing requirement. Otherwise, vaccinated employees will complete the attestation online in the first day of employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree
Experience in working with very young children
Some teaching experience to provide guidance when using library resources and to assist with technology instruction
A passion for serving people from many cultures
Schedule: Hours are scheduled to meet the needs of the branch and will include mornings, afternoons, one evening per week and rotating Saturdays.
Location: Burke Branch Library, 4701 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA 22304
Salary: $17.32 - $19.21 per hour, depending on qualifications.
Application Process:
https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/pyG0BrfvdP4DAd6eajdRSLcK6
Deadline:
12/24/2021
