Youth Services Library Associate (410)

Purpose Under general supervision, the Library Associate assists patrons in locating library materials using resources in various formats, and performs related duties.

Essential Position Functions Proactively provides customer serviceInterviews, researches, and answers questions from patronsRecommends materials based on patrons interestSupports Librarians in developing and maintaining the collection, as directedMaintains periodical collections, including associated paperwork, tracking claims, routing, filing, labeling, stamping and weeding out-of-date materials, as assignedAssists patrons with basic troubleshooting of common software products, operating systems, browsers and other technologies associated with library services (including handheld devices, e-readers, laptops, tablets, etc.)Assists with planning, coordination and presentation of library programs, storytimes and special events, as assignedPerforms duties of Storytime Associate and Circulation Assistant, as needed