Youth Services Assistant

Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield Library

Position Title: Youth Services Assistant

Department: Youth Services

Immediate Supervisor: Youth Services Manager

Hours: 19 hours/week: Mornings, Evenings, and Multiple Saturdays Required

Salary: Range depending on qualifications and experience:

$16.00 - $20.00 with an MLIS

$13.00 - $17.00 without an MLIS

The Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield Library believes that libraries are for everyone and is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. The library values its innovative workforce along with varied perspectives, experiences, and ideas. The library provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, family or marital status, socioeconomic status, or any other status protected by county, state and federal law. We support the well-being of our team and look forward to working with a wide variety of individuals.

The Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield Library, serving a community of nearly 20,000 and home to the world famous Brookfield Zoo, seeks its next Youth Services Assistant. The Library is thrilled to have recently opened a brand new 21,000 square foot facility, featuring a separate Teen Space, Maker Studio, and more. Check us out at brookfieldlibrary.info.

The selected candidate will be expected to work within a team of peers to provide a diverse range of professional library services including planning and presenting library classes and events, collection development, staffing the reference desk, instructing library members in the use of electronic and print resources, and a variety of related tasks. The position reports directly to the Youth Services Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Works under the direct supervision of the Youth Services Manager as part of the Youth Services team in providing Library services to the community.

Provides reference and reader's advisory services and instructs members in the use of library resources, including reference materials, catalogs, computer, and interlibrary loan procedures.

Creates displays and bibliographies to highlight book collections or services.

Organizes, weeds, and maintains assigned collections.

Plans and delivers classes and events, and conducts outreach to area partners.

Performs related work as required.

Education, Training, and Experience: A Bachelor’s degree, MLISdegree or in progress, OR comparable education or experience preferred. Any equivalent combination of education and/or training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered.

Preferred Competencies: Some knowledge of the principles and practices of public library functions is preferred.

Experience in current technology including digital reading platforms, maker technology, and Microsoft Office a plus.

Basic working knowledge of print and non-print reference tools and procedures and the ability to provide basic instruction on the same.

Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

Send resume, cover letter, and 3 references to lbobysud@brookfieldlibrary.org

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brookfield, IL 60513: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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