JOB
Under the supervision of the Children’s Services Manager, provides prompt and friendly service to children, teens, and their caregivers in the Children’s Services Department; assists department staff with programming and clerical tasks. The Library Associate provides reference and reader’s advisory service and assists customers with technology; assists with programs for children and teens; provides support for a variety of departmental tasks.
Schedule includes a mix of daytime, evening, and weekend hours.
Open until filled, with first review of applicants on June 22, 2026. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Assists customers of all ages at the Children’s Services and TeenSpace desks to include reference and information questions
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Assists with questions on software, makerspace tools, and other technology related needs to customers of all ages
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Advise readers of all ages regarding children’s and teens reading and viewing interests
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With support and direction from a librarian, assist with collection maintenance and development
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With support and direction from manager and librarians, plans and leads programming for children and teens
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Compile statistics and prepare activity reports
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Assist with outreach activities
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Assists training of staff and volunteers
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Participates in departmental and library-wide training and activities, including technology, and safety training
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Provides excellent internal and external customer service
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Other duties as assigned
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- Bachelor degree required
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One year of supervisory or team leader experience preferred
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Public library experience preferred
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Customer service experience preferred
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Knowledge of Spanish and/or French is helpful
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Any combination of experience and education that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities
