Knowledge of: children's literature; library policies and procedures; children's programming and children's developmental stages; computers and their application; library automation functions; Dewey decimal system. 

Ability to: relate well with children of varying economic and social backgrounds; organize work; develop and maintain good working relationships with library customers, supervisors and co-workers; exhibit creativity in planning and preparing programs; perform general physical labor; maintain confidentiality of confidential and sensitive subject matter.

Skill in: creating age appropriate children's programs; operation of computer and general office equipment; general clerical skills; organizing documents in alphabetical and numerical order; handling small sums of money and making change; general typing; communicating effectively with library co-workers and customers.