Part Time Library Assistant — The Newburgh Free Library The Newburgh Free Librar

Part Time Library Assistant: 17.5 hours/week – Youth Services Department

Summary of job
• Must enjoy working with youth of all ages (0-17), with an emphasis on ages 5-10.
• Provides general assistance within the Town Branch and the Main Branch to children, parents, teachers, caregivers and other adults regarding collections, resources, programs, and services.
• This position is 4 workdays per week including afternoons and one evening. One Saturday shift per month is required by contract.

Position duties
• Facilitate elementary aged programs including crafts, story times, book clubs etc. as needed at the Main and Town Branch under the supervision of the Youth Services Librarian II.
• Maintain and manage records and information necessary for department’s services and programs, including statistics and records to evaluate services to youth.
• Maintain and develop informational materials and resources for department (i.e. flyers, brochures, booklists, calendars, etc.) using Canva and other online tools.
• May be assigned to represent the Library at events in the schools and in the community.
• Works with department staff to evaluate and monitor materials, services and programs and make recommendations for change and improvement.
• Performs general reference and readers’ advisory at service desks.
• Provides general assistance for all department programs and activities.
• Provides general clerical assistance in support of department staff.

Supervisory authority
• None

Minimum qualifications
• 4 year Bachelor’s Degree.
• Working familiarity with library procedures and practices.
• Proficiency with current technology, devices, and social media.
• Demonstrated knowledge of trends in children’s programming, activity and literacy.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.