LIBRARY ASSISTANT III - OUTREACH SERVICES

LIBRARY ASSISTANT III - OUTREACH SERVICES

Job Description

LIBRARY ASSISTANT III – OUTREACH SERVICES

SC-PAY GRADE 9

The incumbent in this class performs a variety of high-level paraprofessional librarian duties centered on outreach, including but not limited to marketing library services, assisting with community partnerships and public programming among the County governed and independent libraries. Work is subject to administrative review by the Assistant Director or Director; personnel in this position must be willing to work evenings, holidays, and weekends (including Sundays) as the library schedule may require.

Coordinates and reviews library and community programs; coordinates community partnerships, community events, cooperative projects with local/state agencies/organizations marketing and promoting library services; assists with development and implementation of long and short-range plans to promote the library mission; improves and maintains library services; facilitates the outreach office, and assists the Bookmobile; builds/maintains Sussex County Department Of Libraries (SCDOL) web presence via the website and social media; participates in in-service training, attends meetings, workshops and conferences, reads professional literature to maintain awareness of developments in the field of library science; prepares monthly reports for the division head; monitors production, and takes steps to adjust work effort to meet requirements; assists with training of consortia member library staff when necessary; presents the library and its services in a positive manner and adheres to customer service guidelines and procedures as established by the library; assists with answering the telephone for the department; maintains procedural manuals; performs other duties as assigned.

Strong knowledge of library principles, methods, practices, organization, aims, and services; good knowledge of library technology and automation; good knowledge of budgeting methods and procedures; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with local and state library agencies, officials from other agencies, staff, department heads and the general public; knowledge of emergent and best practices, standards, issues and trends relating to outreach initiatives in the library environment; ability to prioritize work; ability to maintain records, prepare reports and written documentation, maintain databases, and create spreadsheets; ability to follow procedures consistently and pay close attention to detail; ability to concentrate and handle multiple tasks/projects in a busy environment; ability to meet deadlines.

Minimum Associates Degree; bachelor’s degree preferred; with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a public library or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides required knowledge, skills and abilities; proficient in Internet searches/navigation, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and basic computer troubleshooting skills; excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills; excellent customer service skills.

Direct Deposit required
35-hour work week
Pre-Employment Background Screening

Revised 07/2024