Assistant Specialist (Public Services) I: Youth Services

Job Description

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

The Weber County Library seeks energetic individuals with outstanding communication skills and significant experience supporting the learning and development of children and teens in educational or community-based settings.

These employees will lead discovery of library materials and services, plan and present early literacy, school-aged, and teen programs, and contribute to a welcoming, learning-focused environment.

This recruitment will be used to fill current openings at library locations throughout Weber County.

JOB OVERVIEW:

As a member of the Library's program implementation team, under the supervision of the youth services librarian, this employee works regularly at a service desk providing ready reference, readers' advisory, and referral services to youth and their caregivers in person and over the telephone; participates in planning and presenting educational activities including summer reading programs, after-school programs, Discovery Time, and other literacy programs; 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 youth services desk, providing ready reference, readers' advisory, and referral to youth and their caregivers 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 youth in use of technology resources

Develop and present diverse and enriching activities, events, and classes for children, teens, families, and caregivers, including Discovery Time, the After-School Program, the Summer Reading Program, and other educational activities that support transliteracy and lifelong learning

Collaborate with professional employees in planning, promoting, and providing Library tours and outreach services for local schools, preschools, daycares, and community agencies

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

Contribute to the evaluation and maintenance of the children's and young adult collections

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:

Contribute to training and workflow and maintain performance results to facilitate a competent workforce made up of support employees to achieve and deliver superior library service

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Education: Associate's degree from an accredited u...