Floating Library Information Assistant - West Bronx Network (Part-Time)

• Provides circulation/reference service and instruction to library patrons of all ages using print, media and digital resources
• Answers questions from the public in person, over the telephone and electronically
• Performs community outreach to promote and increase public participation and use of library services
• Assists in planning and delivering library programs for children, teens and/or adults
• Instructs patrons on the use of the Internet, computer applications and other Library services
• Assists with fines & fees management, collection development/weeding, reserves and opening/closing procedures
• Ensures patrons follow library policies and procedures
• May take responsibility for the facility, staff and operations in the absence of the Library Manager
• Performs other related duties as required

Required Education, Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably with a strong, well-rounded liberal arts background

• Experience creating, conducting and/or participating in community training, programming and outreach preferred
•  Experience working with all ages preferred 

• Successfully demonstrated public service experience with the ability to work well with a diverse patronage
• Demonstrated interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Successfully demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
• Appreciation of literature and desire to encourage reading in others
• Strong organization and planning skills, including the ability to perform multiple projects or tasks simultaneously
• Strong computer and other related technology skills, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google applications, PCs, Macs and e-reader devices
• Demonstrated knowledge of computer services including on-line searching, social media and reference resources and databases

• May temporarily oversee the library in the absence of the Library Manager

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• Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues
• Be Resourceful in solving problems 
• Be Curious in all aspects of your work
• Be Welcoming and Inclusive

• Public service library

• Lifting up to 15 lbs.
• Sitting and standing for periods of time
• Daily use of a computer