Outreach Assistant

Livingston Parish Library • Livingston, LA

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About The Position

The Outreach Assistant works with the Outreach Manager to provide library materials and services as part of the library's Outreach Department. The Outreach Department serves those parish residents who are unable to visit a physical library branch. The Outreach Assistant must be outgoing, self-motivated individual comfortable working with both adults and children. He or she must be able to follow instructions, must possess good time management skills, must work independently when needed, and must be able to handle a fast paced daily schedule.

Requirements

• Minimum: 1 year of experience in a library environment.
• Advanced skill with technological devices. (Tablets, Smartphones, Apps)
• Must have and maintain a clear driving record.

Responsibilities

• Drives the bookmobile and perform pre- and post-trip inspections (tires, fuel, etc.)
• Work with manager as a backup when needed to keep maintenance schedule for bookmobile (cleaning, oil changes, repairs, etc.).
• Help keep vehicle clean inside and outside.
• Help patrons find materials, check materials out to patrons, check in materials returned by patrons.
• Promote library programs promote new and existing library resources and services for the branches
• Be comfortable in dealing with all aspects of the public in many different community settings
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• The ability to interact with patrons and co-workers using courtesy and good judgement
• Prepare bookmarks and other visual aids for outreach use
• Must be able to pass the state background check in order to enter daycares
• Must be able to work various sifts depending upon needs of the department, including evenings and weekends
• Assist patrons in materials selection, including reader's advisory services and patron requests.
• Help plan and execute programs for outreach patrons, including by not limited to crafts, storytimes, and other events for both children and adults.
• Help Outreach Coordinator coordinate summer reading program at outreach facilities.
• Re-shelve outreach materials.
• Help Outreach Coordinator transfer materials between the Outreach Vehicle (bookmobile) and library branches.
• Help Outreach Coordinator develop seasonal bookmobile route.
• Hand deliver materials to home bound or disabled patrons.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed