Library Associate (Part-Time) - Children's Services Job at Experience Champaign

Description

Under the supervision of the Children’s Services Manager, provides prompt and friendly service to children, teens, and their caregivers in the Children’s Services Department; assists department staff with programming and clerical tasks. The Library Associate provides reference and reader’s advisory service and assists customers with technology; assists with programs for children and teens; provides support for a variety of departmental tasks.

We are looking to hire two 25hr a week positions and the schedules for those are below.

Position 1

Sun 12pm-6pm

Mon 5 pm - 9 pm

Tue 12 pm - 5 pm

Wed 8 : 30 am - 1 : 30 pm

Thu 8 : 30 am - 1 : 30 pm

Position 2

Tue 4 : 30 pm - 9 pm

Wed 4 : 30 pm - 9 pm

Thu 4 : 30 pm - 9 pm

Fri 4 : 30 pm - 9 pm

Sat 9 : 30 am - 5 : 30 pm

Open until filled, with first review of applicants on September 12, 2025.

Examples of Duties

• Assists customers of all ages at the Children’s Services and TeenSpace desks to include reference and information questions
• Assists with questions on software, makerspace tools, and other technology related needs to customers of all ages
• Advise readers of all ages regarding children’s and teens reading and viewing interests
• With support and direction from a librarian, assist with collection maintenance and development
• With support and direction from manager and librarians, plans and leads programming for children and teens
• Compile statistics and prepare activity reports
• Assist with outreach activities
• Assists training of staff and volunteers
• Participates in departmental and library-wide training and activities, including technology, and safety training
• Provides excellent internal and external customer service
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Ability to issue guidance and ensure compliance with the Library’s Rules of Conduct and policies

Acceptable Experience and Training

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