Youth Services Assistant Library Information Assistant
Youth Services Assistant Library Information Assistant
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Job Description
Job Announcement
Under the general supervision of a professional librarian provides information services to customers of all ages including reference programming and outreach and interlibrary loan. Recommends reading materials to customers with an emphasis on services to youth. Assists in collection management. Communicates and interprets library policies and procedures to the public. Performs other duties as may be assigned to further the goals and objectives of Fairfax County Public Library.
Note: This job announcement may be used to fill future vacancies.
The selected applicants starting hourly rate will be in the minimum to midpoint range $26.8219 $35.7625 of the advertised compensation range; compensation rules apply per Fairfax County personnel regulations for current Fairfax County Government and Fairfax County Public Schools employees.
Schedule: Scheduling flexibility is imperative. Standard hours may include day and/or evening hours to include weekdays and weekends as assigned. The schedule may vary depending on the needs of the library.
To learn more about a career with Fairfax County Public Library watch our video Library Staff Share Why They Love Working at the LibraryIllustrative Duties
(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an allinclusive list. A complete list ofposition duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.
- Answers informational and reference questions from customers using print and electronic resources;
- Assists and instructs customers in the use of print and online materials and technology;
- Advises and assists customers in the selection of books periodicals media and other materials;
- Plans and provides programs and outreach to customers of all ages;
- Maintains collection by weeding marketing and merchandising library materials;
- Troubleshoots library computers and reports unresolved problems through proper channels;
- Performs copy cataloging of library materials;
- Identifies materials to be considered for addition to the library collection;
- Remains current in resources services and technologies in the information field;
- May supervise volunteers.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
(The knowledge skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an allinclusive list.
- Working knowledge of the principles standards and practices of library science;
- Knowledge of library reference sources and methods;
- Ability to provide information service to customers of all ages;
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with others;
- Ability to exercise tact good judgment and initiative;
- Knowledge of word processing and computer applications;
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to answer reference questions and provide reading guidance;
- Knowledge of the Librarys operating procedures;
- Ability to understand and interpret policies;
- Ability to promote interest in library services;
- Ability to plan and provide communityoriented library programs and outreach;
- Ability to adapt to workplace change.
- Ability to plan and provide youthoriented library programs and outreach;
- Knowledge of youth materials.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education experience and training equivalent to the following:(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for Any combination experience and training equivalent to)
Graduation from an accredited fouryear college or university plus two years of experience working in a library bookstore educational or research setting.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and child protective services check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:- Enjoy working with children and teens.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Experience working or volunteering in a public library.
- Experience with planning and conducting childrens programs for different ages and providing community outreach to include book talking presenting or hosting programs or tours.
- Experience providing readers advisory services especially to children and teens and working with a book collection.
- Experience working at a public service desk and providing frontline customer service in a library setting i.e. assisting customers with informational instructional and/or readers advisory services.
- Experience assisting others with basic computer technology and troubleshooting equipment (including mobile devices).
- Demonstrated computer and mobile device proficiency including usage of ebooks and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift up to 15 lbs. Ability to input access and retrieve information from a computer. Ability to perform repetitive hand arm wrist and shoulder movements. Ability to stand for 2 hours at a time. Ability to shelve materials at all height levels. Ability to stoop bend reach squat and kneel. Ability to travel to various locations throughout Fairfax County to provide coverage attend meetings and trainings. Physical requirements are applicable to all duties. Ability to push and pull 4wheeled book bins filled at 90 capacity requiring 20 lbs. of initial (starting) force and a sustained force of 10 lbs. after initial acceleration. Ability to push and pull 4wheeled book carts filled at 70 capacity requiring 14 lbs. of initial (starting) force and a sustained force of 7 lbs. after initial acceleration. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7 of residents speak a language other than English at home(Spanish Asian/Pacific Islander IndoEuropean and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin sex pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions age marital status disability sexual orientation gender identity genetics political affiliation or military status in the recruitment selection and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY. EEO/AA/TTY.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
