Children's Room Associate

Library System/Company Name
Richland Library
Job Description

Richland Library is seeking to hire an Associate for the Children’s Room at our  Main location.

The individual we are seeking is energetic, creative, and outgoing, with a positive attitude. He/She loves to meet and engage with children and their families; and is ready to become knowledgeable and passionate about children’s literature. The Children’s Room Associate is proactive, a fast learner, and has excellent technology skills.

Sample Duties:

* Assisting customers in finding and using library materials effectively.

* Developing and actively utilizing ability to make recommendations of books to children, parents, and teachers.

* Assisting customers using automated systems, such as MS Office suite software products.

* Assisting with the preparation for programs, activities, and events.

* Assisting in supervising Junior and Teen Volunteers.

* Assisting with preparing carts of books to be shelved.

* Pulling automated and telephone requests.

* Preparing and maintaining craft tables, including all supplies.

* Assisting with general maintenance of the Children’s Room.

* Shifting collection and arranging books.

* May be shelving materials.

* Assisting Children and Teen Services Manager with special projects, as needed.

* Performing other associated duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

* Two years of academic training past high school (or equivalent of 4 semesters of college credit).

* Training or experience in early childhood development desirable.

* Specific technical training where needed to perform tasks.

* Keyboarding skills.

How to Apply

Submit an online application at https://rcpl.munisselfservice.com/employmentopportunities/default.aspx

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City
Columbia
State
South Carolina