Branch Youth Services Technician Bethlehem Area Public Library Bethlehem, PA Job Details Part-time $20 an hour 2 days ago Qualifications Computer operation Library event programming Phone communication Computer literacy In-person customer service Database searching for reference services Bachelor's degree Research assistance for reference services Library circulation services Technical Proficiency Working with youth Youth program management Full Job Description The Bethlehem Area Public Library has an opening for a part-time Branch Youth Services Technician at our South Side Branch (400 Webster St., Bethlehem, PA 18015). The position is 29 hours per week and includes one night per week and every other Saturday. Starting pay is $20/hour. PA criminal, FBI fingerprint, and PA child abuse clearances are required. The official job description is below. The Bethlehem Area Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.

I. POSITION

Title:

Branch Youth Services Technician Department:

South Side Branch Supervisor:

Branch Manager

II. QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree, or 2 year library technical certificate, or equivalent, plus 2 years experience in serving children Ability to work well with the public, especially children Reference skills, with proficiency in internet and online database searching Proficiency with the use of computers Ability to listen and communicate effectively with others in person, by telephone and via email Ability to plan and execute children's programs Able to assist at the Circulation desk as needed

III. JOB SUMMARY

The Branch Youth Services Technician is responsible for story times and other children's programs, assists with outreach to children and general library tasks.

IV. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Plans and prepares the children's story times and other programs Conducts story times and other children's programs Provides reference and reader's advisory assistance to patrons Helps the Branch Manager with community outreach activities Performs general duties at the Circulation desk Processes new children's material Collection development for the children's collection, including purchasing books Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$20.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person