Information/Reference & Technical Assistant, Children's Services - Waterford Public Library. $23.19/hr, 35 Hours/Week, Excellent Benefits
Classification: AS-9 (full-time)
PURPOSE OF POSITION: Under the supervision of the dept. head,
children's services, provides general assistance at the children's
Information Desk including readers' advisory and reference using
traditional and digital resources. Plans and presents story times and
other library programs. Catalogs and classifies children's materials and
assists in maintaining the library's bibliographic database.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Department head, children's services.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May supervise pages or volunteers assigned to the children's room.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provides reference and readers'
advisory services to children, parents, caregivers, teachers and adults
in person and on the telephone. Assists customers in the children's room
in locating materials in the use of the online catalog, library
databases and library mobile applications. Plans and performs
storytelling and other programs as assigned. Creates library displays
and exhibits for children, parents and caregivers. Catalogs, classifies
and processes children's materials. Assists in development and
maintenance of children's collection. Handles routine customer
transactions in library database, i.e. renewals, placing holds, updating
customer records. Provides technical support and assists in staff
technology training.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Knowledge, Skill
& Ability) Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of children's literature and experience in storytelling and
other children's programs and activities. Knowledge of basic library
organization and operations including cataloging and classification
systems and bibliographic standards.
EDUCATION & TRAINING:
Bachelor's degree and one year of library experience in technical
services and work with children or equivalent combination of related
experience and training.
Please visit the Town of Waterford website at this link
to access the full job posting and Employment Application, and to
submit your application. Applications must be in the Human Resources
Office by Sunday, February 13, 2022.
