JOB CLASS: Assistant Librarian
POSITION TITLE: Assistant Librarian, Youth Services
GRADE: V, 1 – 3
SALARY: $36,601.50 – $38,785.50
REPORTS TO: Youth Services Manager
SCHEDULE: Flexible: day, evening, and weekend shifts required
Full-time
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Youth Services Manager, the Assistant Librarian assists customers in
person, by telephone, and online. This position staffs the Youth Services desk, provides one-on-one and
group instruction to patrons, develops and leads programming, and provides support for departmental
services and activities. Enriches the library patron experience by providing excellent customer service
for children and adults. Assists patrons in selecting, locating, and using library materials, computers,
databases, and other equipment and resources. Maintains a safe and pleasant environment by dealing
responsibly with patron problems and emergencies.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education
B.S. or B.A. degree
Indiana Public Library certification, Librarian Certificate 5 (LC5), minimum or qualified to be
certified at this level
Experience
Library work experience in Youth Services, preferred
PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Committed to providing excellent public service
• Exhibits a basic interest in information service
• Conscientious, efficient, responsible, and well-organized
• Ability to work well with staff and the public, especially children and caregivers
• Outgoing and pleasant personality
• Flexible, cooperative, helpful, and understanding toward others
• Dependable, prompt, and reliable job attendance
• Able to work independently with good work ethic
• Projects professionalism in appearance and behavior
• Ability to perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Broad knowledge of professional library principles, methods, information resources, and
practices
• Comfortable in leading programming events for various ages
• Working knowledge of computer systems and applications including ILS, Internet, online
databases, office software, and email
• Ability to learn and adapt to new software and equipment technologies
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Professional telephone etiquette
• Willing to sanitize areas
DESCRIPTION OF TASKS:
• Provides general reference and readers’ advisory services
• Works in a multi-tasking services environment
• Assists patrons in the use of self-check
• Works directly with the public in the circulation of library materials and instructs and assists
patrons in the use of information resources, library equipment and related software including
copiers, microfilm reader/printer, computers, Internet, databases, OPAC, ILS, etc.
• Keeps abreast of library and departmental operational processes; communicates and supports
policies, procedures, and guidelines when dealing with the public and staff
• Performs clerical tasks to assist the department: answering phone and email queries, compiling
statistics, entering data, and photocopying
• Maintains confidentiality of patron information
• Develops and assists with library programming, as needed
• Stays informed about issues and trends by reading professional literature and attending
workshops and conferences; participates in professional development opportunities
• Attends and contributes to staff meetings; takes part in special projects and committees as
assigned
• Assists with staffing in other departments, as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned
ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
• Must be physically able to retrieve materials from library shelving
• Must have the manual dexterity to operate library equipment
• Must have adequate eyesight, depth perception, and color vision to perform duties
• Must be able to view a computer monitor and perform mouse and keyboarding tasks with
dexterity and accuracy for extended periods of time
• Must be able to turn, balance, push, handle, reach, stoop, walk, sit, and stand for extended
periods of time
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs. and push a fully loaded book truck, which can weigh over 100 lbs.
To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and job application to Bethany Daily at bdaily@jefflibrary.org.