Jobs at TCFL

Title: Youth Services Assistant Substitute

Summary of Position: Works as an assistant to the Youth Services Librarian on an “as needed” basis, assisting with shelving and various youth services programs and activities.

Reports to: Youth Services Librarian

Status: Substitute; hourly; non-exempt

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Under the direction of the Senior Youth Services Librarian, works on children and teen collections, projects and shelving.
• Provides and assists with library programming and outreach.
• Trains Library Pages.
• Assists in maintaining a professional, friendly and welcoming library environment.
• May assist patrons on the children’s desk.

Projects and Systems Support:

• Explains and implements system policies and procedures.
• Performs other job-related duties and special projects as assigned.
• Participates in meetings, teams/committees/workgroups, and training opportunities.
• Will work at the St. Michaels library when necessary.

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Regularly communicates with Library patrons and staff in person, electronically, and by phone.
• Routinely uses computer keyboard.
• Frequently lifts and moves materials weighing up to 40 lbs., and pushing book trucks weighing 100+ lbs.
• Frequently positions library books and materials in appropriate place or shelf.
• Regularly moves around the Library facility.
• Regularly uses telephone and other office equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• 1 year or more work experience, or equivalent training.

Other Requirements:

Occasional travel and participation in professional development and training.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills including problem solving and flexibility; ability to work effectively with others.
• Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal system.
• Familiarity with relevant computer equipment and associated software applications; strong and accurate keyboarding skills.
• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment and machines, including copiers, cash register and telephone system.
• Mathematical ability to receive cash and make change.
• Effective communication skills.

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this job.

This, and all library positions, are eligible for system-wide transfer.

Talbot County Free Library staff work in a diverse environment and are expected to demonstrate respect for and relate to co-workers and patrons from many different backgrounds and cultures. The Talbot County Free Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Library’s policy is to treat all applicants and employees equally without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.