Amarillo City Council is hiring: LIBRARY ASSISTANT - YOUTH AND FAMILIES in Amari

LIBRARY ASSISTANT - YOUTH AND FAMILIES

LIBRARY ASSISTANT - YOUTH AND FAMILIES

Apply locations North Branch Library time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: April 10, 2025 (17 days left to apply) job requisition id JR1296

ENTRY LEVEL PAY – $28,543 per year. ($13.72 per hour)

Youth and Families Library Assistants encourage reading and the use of the library by young people and their families through storytimes and other literacy-based activities. They develop and implement special services, programs, and outreach under the direction of their branch librarian and the guidance of the Youth Coordinator. Youth and Families Library Assistants help young patrons find books, films, and other information. They also instruct and assist patrons regarding the operation of computers and other technologies. Lastly, they assist the Branch Librarian with maintenance of library collections, and they also oversee branch library operations in the absence of their supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Customer Service: Assist patrons, youth and adult, in locating books, films, and information by using reference interviews to ascertain their needs. Reserve items and complete interlibrary loan requests as required.
• Educational and Developmental Psychology: Display an understanding of various developmental stages and learning styles of children and teenagers to effectively tailor programs and services.
• Communication: Explain library policies and procedures to the public. Select appropriate modes of communication to engage effectively with children and teenagers.
• Reader’s Advisory: Demonstrate knowledge of both current and classic children’s and young adult literature as well as films to better assist young patrons with finding materials they will enjoy.
• Program Development: Create youth and young adult programs appropriate to the needs and interests of the library’s patrons. Partner with adult services staff at the branch library to implement family programming.
• Collection Maintenance: Work with youth and young adult fiction, nonfiction, audiovisual, and periodicals collections. Make recommendations for collection development to the Branch Librarian and the Youth Coordinator.
• Marketing: Promote library programs and services to the community. Create displays for young patrons and their families that emphasize the library’s services. Assist with outreach activities, and conduct library tours.
• Recordkeeping: Record daily activity statistics and prepare daily cash reports. Maintain accurate patron records.
• Collaboration: Assist the circulation desk as needed. Shelve youth and young adult materials when shelvers are absent. Work with other branches and departments to serve the public, and complete other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

At least ninety semester hours of undergraduate work at a recognized college or university are required. Must have knowledge of basic computer applications. Patience, courtesy, and a helpful attitude are required. Completion of a bachelor’s degree at a recognized college or university is preferred. Previous library experience is also preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires evening and some weekend work (two nights per week, alternating Fridays and Saturdays, and one Sunday every four weeks). Candidates must be eager to serve the public courteously and be able to work tactfully and harmoniously with others. Full performance of duties requires physical stamina. Youth and Families Library Assistants must walk briskly, stand for considerable periods of time, lift and carry stacks of books weighing up to 20 pounds, and push loaded book trucks for short distances – all of which requires agility in stooping, lifting, and bending.