LIBRARY ASSISTANT - CHILDREN'S (VARIABLE HOUR)

City of Orem, UT • Orem, UT

28d • $13 • Onsite

About The Position

The Orem Public Library is currently hiring for part-time Library Assistants to work in the Childrens Reference area of the Library. This is a non-benefited position responsible for providing general and in-depth reference and advisory service to library patrons, assisting and instructing patrons in the use of library resources (including digital media), assisting patrons at the reference desk with tasks such as issuing library cards and handling money, and working with patrons regarding overdue accounts. Library Assistants will also perform bibliographic research and data entry, and a variety of clerical duties such as typing reports and minutes, answering phones, and scheduling volunteers. For a full job description, click here.This position requires a minimum of two years post high school education in the liberal arts. The ideal candidate will be someone who is energetic, excited to work with children, self-directed, and motivated to accomplish department projects and goals. Requires expertise in children's literature, music and film, adult and teen literature, and Internet research. Also requires thorough knowledge of sources and procedures used in bibliographic research and public library reference work. Must be familiar with digital and electronic resources and library services. Knowledge of library techniques, operations and procedures, and a general knowledge of the world of information. Public service and previous library experience is preferred. Successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and a criminal background investigation. Spanish language skills preferred.

Requirements

• minimum of two years post high school education in the liberal arts
• expertise in children's literature, music and film, adult and teen literature, and Internet research
• thorough knowledge of sources and procedures used in bibliographic research and public library reference work
• familiar with digital and electronic resources and library services
• knowledge of library techniques, operations and procedures, and a general knowledge of the world of information
• Successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and a criminal background investigation

Nice To Haves

• Public service and previous library experience is preferred.
• Spanish language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• providing general and in-depth reference and advisory service to library patrons
• assisting and instructing patrons in the use of library resources (including digital media)
• assisting patrons at the reference desk with tasks such as issuing library cards and handling money
• working with patrons regarding overdue accounts
• perform bibliographic research and data entry
• typing reports and minutes
• answering phones
• scheduling volunteers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree