POSITION:  Library Assistant (Part Time) - Children’s Room

Reports to the Head of Youth Services 

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Perform various support tasks in the Children’s Room and assist library customers.

SPECIFIC DUTIES (Illustrative):

• Provide directional information to library users on the phone, via e-mail and in person.
• Assist customers with use of computers and technology.
• Answer reference questions and locate materials for customers.
• Design, set up and maintain displays; Update online calendars with new programs.
• Help with circulation tasks and maintenance of library materials.
• Represent the library at community events as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

WORK SCHEDULE:

20 hours per week; Combination of evening and Saturday hours

PAY:

Non-Exempt;$18.80 per hour

BENEFITS:

New York State Retirement, New York State Deferred Compensation, Paid Family Leave, Paid Prenatal Leave, EAP, NYS Mandated Disability Insurance, Workers Compensation

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to work independently with attention to detail.
• Associates Degree or completion of a minimum of two years of college study (Required).
• Commitment to customer-centered, quality public library service and the ability to work cooperatively with colleagues to serve a diverse clientele
• Must enjoy working with children, teens and their caregivers.
• Working knowledge of various software applications, the Internet, and online resources.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references via e-mail ONLY, with: Library Assistant (Part Time) – Children’s Room in the subject heading to:  apply@uticapubliclibrary.org

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Applications Accepted Until Filled