Library Specialist Temporary - Youth Services bei City of Flagstaff, AZ
City of Flagstaff, AZ · Flagstaff, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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- Optionales Büro in Flagstaff
About the Department
Position Duties
EXAMPLES OF THE WORK PERFORMED (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)
- Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
- Tracks and reports statistics for program area.
- Performs related duties, as assigned.
Youth Services – Downtown Library
- Provides excellent customer service at a main service point within the library (the Youth Services desk).
- Assists patrons with computers and research (in person and on the phone).
- Handles patron complaints/comments, interprets policies in order to answer patron questions, handles emergencies and difficult situations (people and facilities), and maintains and distributes community information.
- Selects and deselects materials by assessing library's needs and ordering appropriate materials.
- Performs Reader’s Advisory services.
- Plans, develops, and prepares youth programming (may include off site programming) including scheduling venue, preparing developmentally appropriate content and leading the program or booking and vetting the presenter, creating flyers or other promotional items, purchasing appropriate materials, and hosting programs. May also conduct early literacy story times.
- Places holds and finds materials for patrons.
- Assesses and markets library programs and services in order to provide the most relevant and needed services to the public.
- Helps staff with grant planning and assists with writing and implementation when needed.
- Assists patrons with use of the library online catalog (OPAC), online subscription databases and other electronic resources, the Internet, printing, and general computer use issues.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Associates degree or two years of college level coursework.
- Two years of experience working in a public library including one year working with computers and on-line resources, including library circulation software.
- Or any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the above Minimum Requirements.
DESIRED REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in a related field.
- Three years of progressively responsible employment in the library field.
- Knowledge of the local community and its resources.
- Fluency in a language other than English, particularly Dine, Hopi, and/or Spanish.
- Experience in early childhood education, story times particularly for ages birth through 5 years, ability to offer bilingual story times a plus
- Experience planning, developing, and preparing library programming
- Experience talking about library services to groups
- Basic knowledge of and experience with collection development/maintenance.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity.
- Must possess, or obtain upon employment, a valid Arizona driver's license.
- Basic understanding of communication and customer service principles. Demonstrates competent written and verbal communication.
Other Qualifications
We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and positive work environment. We offer competitive pay and the chance to work with a committed team making a difference in our community. Located in the beautiful mountain town of Flagstaff, AZ, you’ll enjoy a unique quality of life with outdoor recreation, stunning scenery and a welcoming community.
The City of Flagstaff is looking for team members who are passionate about community, innovation, and quality of life. Come be a part of this cool community and see why the City of Flagstaff is a great place to work!