JOB Patrols the library building and oversees the behavior of youth and young adults in the Library during afterschool hours. Establishes good working relationships with middle school students and facilitates their use of the library and its resources.
The schedule for this position is:
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Monday, Tuesday: 3:00-7:00pm
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Wednesday: 2:30-6:30pm
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Thursday: 3:00-7:00pm
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Friday: 3:00-5:00pm
This position works from September through early June, only the days school is in session. The hourly rate of pay is $16.88. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES The following are normal for the position but shall not be construed as exclusive or inclusive. Other related duties may be required and assigned.
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Welcomes and engages with middle school students including learning their names and explaining library polices.
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Interacts with youth to ensure their behavior is appropriate for the library.
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Patrols all public spaces in the library's interior and the hallway to City Hall, monitors students on the sidewalk immediately outside the Library.
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Develops rapport with youth and directs them to professional staff for assistance when needed.
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Warns patrons violating library rules that they are doing so and requests them to alter their behavior appropriately.
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If necessary, and only in consultation with the librarian in charge, directs patrons to leave the building; if they do not cooperate, telephone the police.
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Documents any afterschool disciplinary actions or incidents.
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Never uses physical contact of a disciplinary nature with any library patron.
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Becomes familiar with and observes Library policies and procedures related to appropriate behavior.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to write. The employee is required to go out of doors to an area just outside the Library.
Work Environment:
Typical library environment with low to moderate noise level.
