Teen and Adult Services Library Assistant

Our client the Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library has a rare part-time opening at the Zionsville branch! Will work flexible hours but mainly evenings and weekends.

At the Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library we are dedicated to enriching the lives of the communities in Zionsville and Whitestown Indiana. Our team is at the forefront of library services embracing modern technologies creating innovative amenities and delivering personalized up-to-date programs. We foster collaboration knowledge-sharing and entertainment throughout our community. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Team members are assigned a primary library location to provide consistency for their day-to-day work-life. There will be times when team members are asked to assist at their non-primary location or at community events. This positions assigned primary library location is at the Zionsville Branch. This position is scheduled primarily on nights and weekends.

The Teen and Adult Services Library Assistant at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library is responsible for developing promoting and implementing diverse programs and services for teens and adults in the community. The Library Assistant works to foster a love of reading support lifelong learning and create a welcoming environment where teens and adults can explore their interests access resources and participate in community events. This role involves active collaboration with library staff local organizations and patrons to enhance the librarys services and collections for these age groups.

Key Responsibilities:

and Outreach:

• Plan organize and implement engaging programs for teens and adults including book clubs workshops tech classes author events and other diverse educational and recreational programs.

• Assist with outreach efforts to connect with local schools community groups and organizations fostering partnerships that support library services for teens and adults.

• Lead library tours orientations and special events to promote services and resources.

• Collaborate with the youth services department to provide transitional programming for older children who are moving into teen services.

Advisory and Reference Services:

• Provide readers advisory services helping teens and adults discover books and resources aligned with their interests.

• Offer reference and research assistance in person over the phone and online helping patrons locate information using both physical and digital resources.
• Assist with tech support for patrons using library computers e-books databases and other digital services.

and Digital Literacy:

• Promote digital literacy by teaching patrons how to use e-readers tablets library databases and other digital tools.

• Develop and lead workshops that teach digital skills including using library resources like Libby Hoopla Kanopy and others.

• Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends to keep the librarys digital services relevant and effective.

and Training:

• Supervise teen volunteers and assist with training staff or volunteers in programming outreach and collection development responsibilities.
• Work with staff to ensure effective program execution providing leadership and guidance as necessary.

and Promotion:

• Collaborate with the marketing team to promote library programs and services through social media newsletters and local media outlets.

• Create engaging displays flyers and online content to highlight teen and adult programming collections and events.

Duties:

• Maintain statistical records of programs circulation and attendance and assist with report generation for the department.
• Assist with grant writing and fundraising efforts aimed at enhancing services for teens and adults.
• Participate in professional development and attend library meetings and conferences to stay current with trends in teen and adult library services.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities:

• Hold a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.

• Maintain required certification. Track and maintain records of earned continuing education credits (LEUs)

• Effectively manage department patron and personal work emails by replying to requests in a timely manner.
• Complete departmental cross-training to provide basic needed coverage in other areas on an as-needed basis.
• Fulfill duties as Person in Charge (PIC) during various shifts.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent process and project management skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment (Teamwork).
• Proficient with technology including library databases digital resources social media platforms and computers tablets and cell phones.
• Ability to work with and handle ambiguity.

Education and Experience:

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Required: Valid Indiana Drivers License or the ability to attain one within 6 months of hire.
• Previous experience working with teens and adults in a public library or similar setting is preferred but not required.
• Proven track record of developing successful programming and outreach initiatives.
• Familiarity with teen and adult literature media and popular culture trends.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule including evenings and weekends to accommodate public service hours programs and outreach events.
• Reading writing eye-hand coordination bending pushing and pulling driving climbing crawling lifting items 15-20 pounds sitting for extended periods.