Library Aide (Part-Time)

GENERAL SUMMARY: Under general supervision of the Adult Services Manager, assist the librarians by helping readers in the use of library catalogs, databases, and indexes to locate books and other materials; and by answering questions that require only brief consultation of standard reference; compile bibliographies and pathfinders and maintain exhibits; provide professional level readers’ advisory services to the adult and young adult public; participates in collection development; leads or plans programs for adults; and perform other duties as assigned.

• Conduct a readers’ advisory interview

• Recommend titles based on reading levels and interests of ages ten to adult

• Provide information and answers to the general public; and public service using proficient skills in electronic resources and print.
• Help patrons use library or archival resources.
• Maintain inventories of materials, equipment or products; readers’ advisory functions; availability of book lists and annotated bibliographies; and library presence on social media sites.
• Distribute instructional or library materials.
• Plan community programs or activities for the general public.
• Organize informational materials.
• Develop instructional materials; library or archival databases; pathfinders, read alike materials, book parts, book and best sellers lists and bulletin boards.
• Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise.
• Confer with others to conduct or arrange operational activities; and with youth and adult services departments on shelf arrangements and exhibits.
• Operate audiovisual equipment.
• Interpret and implement library policies.
• Participate in collection development;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Customer and Personal Service- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

• English Language- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

• Reading Comprehension- Reading work-related information.
• Oral Expression and Comprehension- Communicating by speaking; and listening and understanding what people say.