Career Opportunities

Youth Services Library Assistant

The Galax Public Library is growing with a new part-time Youth Services Library Assistant position! Do you have a passion for working with youth? Have a creative spirit and an enthusiasm for learning and reading? If so, this position may be right for you! The Youth Services Library Assistant will assist the Youth Services Coordinator with planning, preparing, promoting, and carrying out programs for youth, in addition to performing general library duties. HS diploma or GED, experience working with children, and library experience are required. Ability to lift 30 pounds. PT with evenings/weekends required. Microsoft Office, Canva, social media, and customer service experience a plus. Send City of Galax application, cover letter, resume, and three references to Trish Fore, Director, Galax-Carroll Regional Library, 610 W. Stuart Drive, Galax, VA 24333.  Position open until filled. The Galax-Carroll Regional Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Revised 10/2024

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

General Definition of Work

Assists the Youth Services Coordinator in planning, preparing, promoting, and carrying out programs for youth. Also, performs support work operating the circulation desk, providing assistance as needed in various sections of the library, assisting patrons in use of library equipment and locating library materials, maintaining records and files, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Regional Youth Services Coordinator, Assistant Regional Director, and Regional Library Director.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function 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.

Essential Functions

  • Assists Youth Services Coordinator with planning, preparing, promoting, and carrying out programs for youth inside and outside the library setting, including summer reading program activities.
  • Greets visitors; answers telephone; receives and responds to requests for basic information.
  • Assists patrons with location, selection, checking in and out of library materials; registers new patrons.
  • Assists patrons in use of catalog, computer, printer, and copier.
  • Maintains sufficient knowledge of available resources in print and non-print formats for reader's advisory suggestions.
  • Performs ready reference and other appropriate research, referring questions outside scope of knowledge and/or skill level to appropriate source.
  • Sorts incoming materials; inspects materials for damage; re-shelves material according to classification.
  • Produces morning reports and retrieves titles available; assists with the preparation of intra-library transfers and reserve requests; notifies patrons when items are received.
  • Accepts and accurately documents all incoming fees and fines; places in cash drawer.
  • Assists with other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to work with youth, general knowledge of basic library procedures, methods and techniques; general knowledge of the library circulation functions; general knowledge of office procedures and records maintenance techniques; knowledge of Microsoft Office; ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment; skill in the use of library equipment, materials and resources; ability to communicate ideas effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with library patrons and associates.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED, experience working with youth, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements

This work requires the regular exertion of up to 30 pounds of force; work regularly requires walking and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires speaking or hearing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and repetitive motions and requires standing, sitting, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines and observing general surroundings and activities; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a quiet location (e.g. library, private offices).

Special Requirements

None.

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