Programmer (Part-time/Youth)

Come join our Lane Road team as a Youth Programmer. In this role, you will plan and present innovative programs and storytimes for children of all ages. You will help children and their caregivers in finding items of interest as well as creating activities and displays in our youth area. You will also assist patrons in selecting library materials, checking items in and out, shelving and with technology needs. Our ideal candidate would enjoy working with children and display flexibility to support all library services and patrons.

Job Summary:

Plans programs for library patrons; promotes programming through a variety of means. Participates in the operation of a full-service branch. May assist with maintaining the collection and special services.

Essential Functions:

Designs, develops, and produces programs that reflect the diverse interests of patrons with direction from department or branch manager. Coordinates activities with the Marketing and Community Relations department and other public service departments and library branches.

Coordinates the marketing of library programs with the Marketing and Community Relations department.

Responsible for all aspects of library-sponsored programming including meeting rooms, equipment, supplies, funding, and paperwork.

Provides patron information about a variety of library and community services, resources and information.

Provides patron assistance with circulation of materials including checking in and checking out items and retrieving held items.

Responds to general questions and specific questions relating to library accounts including collections.

Monitors and provides guidance to patrons in the use of library facilities, equipment, and services. Instructs patrons on the use of computer-based library catalog and computer programs.

Responds to basic questions on the availability and location of library materials. May place holds on patrons’ behalf. Contacts patrons regarding circulation and materials issues.

Promotes and educates patrons on the use of online resources such as the library catalog and digital resources.

Assists patrons using their personal devices using library materials.

Responds to reference questions using all formats available and performs reader’s advisory.

Assists in the development of reader’s advisory tools including booklists, bibliographies, and displays.

Assists with collection maintenance including weeding and repairs.

Retrieves and processes items that have been requested to be held at current location or sent to other locations for pickup.

Sorts, organizes, and shelves library materials.

Shelf reads assigned areas and re-shelves out of place items.

Empties book drops and organizes materials.

Maintains reserved items.

Identifies materials in need of repair/replacement and takes appropriate action.

Conducts items searched as assigned.

Serves as staff in charge, as needed.

Trains new staff members as assigned.

Oversees opening and closing procedures.

May count money, reconcile with reports, and prepare deposits.

Serves on library committees as assigned.

Follows library safety and emergency procedures.

Reports maintenance and safety issues to supervisor and/or Facilities personnel.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of library policies, practices, and procedures preferred.

Knowledge of reader’s advisory and basic reference tools preferred.

Effective customer service and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English.

Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.

Competent in the use of Windows-based computer programs.

Ability to utilize reliable transportation to promptly report to job assignment and other locations, per job requirements.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree or three years of relevant experience required.

Two or more years programming experience in a library/educational setting preferred.

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of libraries and offices, which includes the need for general safe workplace practices with office equipment and computers, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire regulations.

The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet to moderate.

Considerable mobility including, but not limited to, extensive periods of walking, bending, sitting, lifting weights up to 20 pounds, and pushing full book carts.

Manual dexterity sufficient to perform general typing and computer skills.

Calm and focused handling of interruptions and distractions.

Periodic intense concentration and sustained viewing of a computer monitor.

Position requires working irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.

Occasional local travel by personal automobile may be required.

Hours/Schedule:

Mondays 2:15-8:15 pm

Tuesdays 9:15-3:45 pm

Wednesdays 9:15-3:45 pm

Thursdays - OFF

Fridays - OFF

Every other Saturday 9:15-2:15 pm
Every other Sunday 12:15-5:15

Compensation:

$ 19.00 per hour starting rate of pay

To apply, visit www.ualibrary.org