LIBRARY ASST II-YOUTH SERV

City Of Mount Dora

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of outreach and programming in the children’s library. Provides excellent service and engaged reader’s advisory to parents, caregivers and children. Provides information to the public about youth services, early literacy and general library policies, procedures and materials. Ensure patron satisfaction as it relates to youth services. Works in tandem with staff and volunteers to complete clerical, shelving, display and decoration tasks as required.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED required.
Minimum of 1-year theatrical experience, including stage, video, instrumental and vocal performances.
Engaging personality with ability to communicate effectively with both children and adults.
Basic computer literacy and familiarity with Internet, e-mail, and popular computer supported software.
Must have a valid state Florida Driver’s License.
Complete the required National Incident Management System (NIMS) training within six (6) months of completion of probationary period.
Ability to interact with public in a friendly, helpful manner.
Ability to sing, dance, lead a performance and deliver an entertaining persona.
Ability to organize materials.
Ability to keep detailed records.
Ability to use automated circulation system.
Ability to work cooperatively with other staff and members of the community.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Acceptable eyesight (with or without corrections).
Acceptable hearing (with or without corrections).
Ability to lift, push or pull up to fifty (50) pounds.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in youth services or related library functions desirable.
Bilingual desirable i.e.: Spanish verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Provides enthusiastic and positive customer service at all times, predominantly working with the public.
Performs (singing, dancing, rhyming) choreographed and costumed story times in accordance with best practices, building rapport and patron interaction.
Demonstrate familiarity with children’s fiction and non-fiction inventory trends and best practices.
Understand and articulate early literacy tenets and best practices.
Familiar with both the Koha system and the patron view of the ILS.
Provide seamless backup to Children’s Librarian and all programming functions.
Provide constructive feedback to support Children’s Librarian in materials acquisitions.
Familiarity with local schools’ calendars, AR programs, Sunshine State Young Readers Award and all other young reader motivational programs.
Shelves library materials, moves items to and from storage, handles book carts and displays.
Available to work nights and weekends.
Ability to work special library events outdoors.
Performs related duties as required.