Job Openings
Part Time Children's Librarian Assistant
This part time position performs various duties as assigned in the operation of the Children's Library including responsible and varied clerical library work in the functional areas of circulation, shelf maintenance and library programming for children and young people.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Performs circulation and information tasks, sorts and shelves books
- Oversees the use of Children's Library computers
- Develops and conducts programs for children and caregivers which encourage reading, viewing and listening skills and the use of library facilities and materials
- Assists in the opening and closing of the department
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
- Ability to maintain good relations with library staff members and patrons
- Possess a customer service mindset to serve staff and patrons in a professional, helpful and courteous manner and create a courteous and pleasant first impression of the library
- Ability to communicate with staff and patrons in a cooperative and courteous manner
- Strong computer skills including the use of e-mail, word processing and other basic office software and the Internet
- Ability to learn media/computer operations
- Ability to assist in conducting special craft and reading programs
- Ability to assist in doing book displays and bulletin board displays
- Must be self motivated and able to exercise initiative and independent judgment
Training, Education, and Experience: Bachelor's Degree preferred with a background in early childhood development. Library experience preferred, but not required.
Interested applicants may fill return a completed library job application and/or resume with cover letter to:
Winnie Price
Library Director
376 S. 15th St.
New Castle, IN 47362
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