Youth Services Clerk

SUMMARY: Youth Services Clerk (YSC) assists the Youth Services Staff with daily operation of the service desk and department. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSITBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

CIRCULATION: YSA is responsible for the Youth Services Desk and is familiar with all circulation policies, desk routines and procedures. YSA oversees charging and discharging of library materials, organization in incoming materials, and distribution of materials to appropriate areas. 

**SERVICE DESK: **YSC takes responsibility for the daily operation of the Youth Services Desk. YSC assists patrons in finding materials, placing holds for patrons, as well as creates teacher collections as requested. YSC updates patrons on library services and upcoming programming. YSC assists patrons in the use of library technologies such as computers and the internet. 

PROGRAMMING: The YSC will take an active role in planning and implementing youth services programs, with a special emphasis on craft and STEAM activities. The YSC will also have an active role in the preparation of appropriate room displays.

DISPLAYS: YSA assists in the creation of appropriate seasonal displays as well as promotional displays for events such as Banned Books Week.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: The YSC can manage Pages in the absence of the Youth Services Manager. 

QUALIFICATIONS: YSA to perform his job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE: A High School diploma or equivalent degree required. Library Technical Degree a plus. Library experience and experience working with youth preferred. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Must have good verbal and written skills. Must have a pleasant telephone presence. Good interpersonal skills are expected. Must be people oriented and work will with youth of various ages. Must be computer literate and familiar with current technologies. 

MEETINGS: YSA will attend staff meetings and other related workshops.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job.

How to Apply

Application Contact

Cynthia Maxwell

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