Library Associate - Young Adult Services

• Provides individualized assistance to patrons of all ages and abilities, responding to informational requests on any topic through research or referral.
• Provides guidance on school assignments and instruction in effective research methods using print, electronic and online resources
• instructs patrons in interpreting search results and evaluating informational content.
• Assists the Young Adult Librarian in the design and implementation of programs, activities and book groups for young adults.
• Provides recommendations to patrons and guardians in choosing appropriate reading materials for patrons of various ages, reading abilities, and interests. Promotes the value of reading.
• Assists the Young Adult Librarian with maintaining and promoting the library’s college preparatory and career center materials.
• Provides information on library programs, procedures and policies to patrons
• responds to all requests, inquiries, and/or complaints from patrons and adults, referring patrons to other departments as appropriate.
• Performs circulation procedures, checking out, discharging, renewing, recalling and routing library materials. Searches network database for materials requested by patrons, reserves materials with attention to format and informs patrons of their arrival.
• Registers new borrowers and instructs young patrons about borrowing privileges. Issues and collects charges for lost, damaged or overdue materials, reconciling patron and item records.
• Processes intra-network loans, retrieving and routing items and notifying patrons of their availability.
• Promotes quality public relations. Maintains a welcoming environment, attending to the organization and arrangement of physical surroundings. Designs promotional or seasonal displays and exhibits.
• Enters new item records in database catalog
• prepares and organizes library materials for public use, ensuring quality and consistency
• determines the replacement, repair or disposal of worn or damaged material.
• Participates in conducting age appropriate programs, activities and events
• registers participants, designs and produces program materials. Plans and conducts craft and maker space programs for patrons of various ages.
• May provide assignments and instruction to lower level staff and volunteers. May act on behalf of the Young Adult or Children’s Librarian in his/her absence. Participates in training seminars and staff meetings. May work with Staff Librarians on a variety of other related programs and services.
• Performs public service duties in other departments as required by staff absences or volume of service demands.
• Locks door in absence of Custodian.

• Bachelor’s degree required and from one up to three years of library experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A working knowledge of library operations, policies and procedures
• knowledge of print, audio visual, and electronic resources, particularly for elementary school aged children.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children
• ability to listen, analyze and respond appropriately to the needs of patrons, resolve conflicts with tact and diplomacy, maintain harmonious working relationships, and provide reference services and instruction to patrons
• ability to manage multiple tasks through frequent interruptions, paying attention to details
• ability to be flexible in adapting to change.
• Computer, oral and written communication, organizational, and customer service skills.

Nonexempt, benefits eligible position