Youth Paraprofessional Librarian

Allendale, Township of•Allendale, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Allendale Charter Township is hiring a part-time Youth Paraprofessional Librarian for their Allendale, MI library. This position will report to the Library Director. While this position has mostly set hours, there may be times the hours will vary. This role involves planning, promoting, and assisting with youth library programs, community engagement, and providing reference and reader's advisory services. The librarian will also assist patrons with technology, manage circulation tasks, and register new patrons.

Requirements

Must be able to interact positively and professionally with all patrons who access the library.
Must work efficiently, play close attention to detail.
Ability to read and write in English.
Skills to use a computer and learn programs.
Work well individually and as part of a team.
Three (3) or more years of customer service required.
At least one (1) year of programming and/or event planning.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in a library environment is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Planning, promoting, implementing and assisting with youth library programs.
Community engagement with local organizations, local events, and passive programming in the library.
Establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships within the community and Lakeland Library Cooperative committees.
Maintains library bulletin boards.
Assisting patrons with the use of computers and other library technology.
Delivery of reference and reader’s advisory services for library patrons of all ages.
Inspects and checks library materials in and out at the circulation desk, collects fines, through the use of the integrated library system and cash register by cash, credit card or check.
Answers telephones, provides routine information, or refers and transfers calls, and handles complaints in a friendly and professional manner.
Gathers different materials and prepares them for patrons or interlibrary loan.
Operates a variety of standard office and library equipment and assists patrons in using such equipment with excellent customer service.
Accurately registers patrons for a library card and is knowledgeable about library services.
Stays informed of library services, materials, and programming.
Adheres to library policies and procedures.
Performs related work as required.