Assistant Specialist (Public Services) I: Adult Services

Job Description

WAGE: $21.88 - $31.73
DEPARTMENT: Library
PERSONNEL STATUS: Part Time
BENEFITS: Retirement, 401k match, Sick/Vacation

Reports to: Branch Manager

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

The Weber County Library seeks customer service-oriented individuals with excellent communication skills to provide ready reference and technology instruction, plan and present programs and classes, and contribute to a dynamic lifelong learning environment.

If your qualifications and experience match our position needs, apply today! This position may be filled at any library location in Weber County.

It is not a seasonal position.

JOB OVERVIEW:

As a member of the Library's program implementation team, under the supervision of the branch manager and adult services librarian, this employee works regularly at a service desk providing ready reference, readers' advisory, and referral services to the public in person and over the telephone; participates in planning and presenting adult programs that support lifelong learning; performs support-level collection development tasks; provides occasional customer service at the circulation desk; sets up meeting venues; provides technology instruction; promotes the Library at outreach events.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Work regularly at the adult services desk providing ready reference, readers' advisory, and referral to patrons in person and over the telephone; will be expected to work at other service points in the building as necessary for coverage and cross-training.

Instruct patrons in use of the Library's print and electronic resources, equipment, and technology.

Develop and present diverse and enriching educational classes and activities for adults, incorporating the Library's physical and digital collections in accordance with the Board Policy on adult programming.

Actively promote Library resources, programs, and services during patron interactions.

Contribute to the evaluation and maintenance of the adult fiction and nonfiction collections.

Promote the Library at community events.

Preserve safety, appearance, and condition of Library facilities and property.

Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class.

Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Education: Associate's Degree from an accredited university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities for the position.

Experience: At least two (2) years of library or retail customer service experience required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA):

Knowledge: Familiarity with reading genres for adults and teens and/or nonfiction subjects and a dedication to reinforcing the Library's commitment to the promotion of books, reading, a...