Library Associate 2 Jobs

Library Systems & Services is seeking an energetic and creative Library Associate 2 for the Valle Vista Library focusing in Youth Services. The Youth Services Library Associate 2 will initiate, plan, conduct, and evaluate a variety of programs and activities to improve literacy, social, and science skills while encouraging the use of the library by youth of all ages and improving library access to marginalized groups and English as a second language learners. These programs and activities include but not limited to films and special events, storytimes/programs, and school and community outreach. This position cooperates with other staff members to meet the needs of the public, community, and the library. Other responsibilities include working at the circulation desk, providing excellent customer service, handling library registration accounts, placing item requests, handling fines, processing lost materials and problem-solving patron accounts.
Responsibilities:
An individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.

• Check in and processes library materials as necessary
• Provides excellent customer service
• Assists patrons with locating materials or the reference desk, using computers, or explaining procedures (checking out, logging onto the internet, making copies, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned
• Accepts and processes fines, fees, or other payments.
• Shelves library materials
• Addresses or escalates patron conduct or safety issues to appropriate management
• Provides information regarding programs, events, conference rooms, etc.
• Know and understand the American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights, Freedom to Read and Freedom to View Statement, recognizing that freedom of access is a fundamental tenet of a public library. In addition to these freedoms, support client discretion of materials available at your local library(ies).
• Follow all legal and policy requirements related to patron privacy and custodianship of patrons' records

Requirements
An individual should possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed and meet the amount of education, training and/or work experience required.

• High School diploma or GED required
• Excellen customer service Skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Two years of Library experience preferred
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include a combination of days, evenings and weekends
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Basic knowledge of library systems and databases preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to move from place to place within the location: lift, push/pull, hold/carry of items weighing up to 25 pounds and occasional up to (35) pounds such as files, books, stacks of paper, and other materials.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time and to maintain focus on projects such as computer screens or detailed paperwork.

Benefits
LOCATION: Valle Vista Library
HOURS PER WEEK: 19
STARTING HOURLY RATE $15.50