Pay
Hiring Range: $18.90 - $22.68 Hourly
Pay Range: $18.90 - $26.46 Hourly
Hours
- Full time, 40 hour workweek.
- Evening and weekend work as required.
Location
- German Branch Library
- 52807 Lynnewood Avenue | South Bend, IN 46628
Essential Job Duties
Help patrons use the library with a special emphasis on connecting young patrons with reading and engaging experiences. Under the direct supervision of the Branch Manager and with an unwavering commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the Youth Associate Librarian will:
- Provide hands-on customer service. Assist patrons with library accounts
- Help patrons one-on-one with a variety of in-depth projects and topics, such as completing government forms, school projects, job applications, etc. Provide readers’ advisory and reference services to patrons.
- Plan and implement activities and experiences for children. Actively participate in community initiatives and outreach. Provide training on a variety of topics.
- Provide children’s material recommendations to youth and their caregivers. Assist with collection development and maintenance activities. Keep abreast of cultural, library, and publishing trends.
- Connect patrons digitally by helping them use a variety of devices and technologies.
- Use a variety of library technologies and softwares. Troubleshoot computers, copiers, and equipment as needed. If assigned to a branch location, perform daily departmental procedures, including cash register operations.
- Participate in training and Library teams as offered. Participation in professional organizations is encouraged.
- Participate in merchandising and the maintenance of library appearance, including managing displays and performing shelving responsibilities.
- Oversee location or department when assigned.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.