Library Children's Department Assistant (Part-Time)

The Enoch Pratt Free Library has an opening for a Part-Time Library Assistant for the Pratt Library State Library Resource Center (SLRC) Division in the Children’s (CDX) Department.

This is an entry-level part-time position that requires a commitment to public service with an awareness of the information needs of a large, urban, public library system.  The Library Assistant reports directly to the department manager.

Department: State Library Resource Center (SLRC)

Location:  400 Cathedral Street Baltimore, MD 21201

Salary: $15.00/hr.

Job Type: Part-Time, this position will require you to work on-site between 9am and 5pm weekdays up to 20 hours per week.

Summary of Duties:

Under the supervision of the Children’s Department Manager, and in partnership with the age-level specialists in the Programming and Outreach Division, provides engaging programs and library services to meet the needs of Maryland Libraries and Baltimore City families and students.

• Assists with the planning and execution of programs for a diverse community, including storytimes, family workshops, afterschool programs, and STEAM activities. 
• Assists with all programming in a welcoming manner. Works with others in the department assist with all aspects of programming including setting up, assisting team members, cleaning after, and collecting evaluations and data.
• Provides excellent reference services in person and via telephone and email for patrons of all ages with a focus on services and programming for Tweens.
• Locates materials for patrons.
• Provides assistance to families using computers. 
• Manages behavior of unattended children in the department. 
• Assists with activities for programs including storytimes, crafts, and science experiments. 
• Refills displays of new and interesting materials curated by department staff
• Organizes and sanitizes toys available to the public. 
• Conducts searches utilizing all media and reference resources.
• Refers complex inquiries to professional librarians.

Patron Assistance and Resource Navigation

• Helps patrons locate and access physical and digital materials, including books, newspapers, magazines, and databases.
• Facilitates material requests through local, statewide, and national interlibrary loan systems.

Technology Support

• Assists patrons with the use of library computers, printers, copiers, and other devices.
• Provides guidance on internet searching and standard software applications.
• Troubleshoots basic technology issues and refers complex problems to IT staff.

Collection Maintenance

• Maintains shelves by identifying damaged, missing, or misfiled materials.
• Assesses item condition and performs discarding as needed.
• Recommends new titles based on patron requests and trends.

Programming and Outreach

• Assists with programs for children, tweens and families.
• Prepares presentations and enters event information into the library’s system for marketing in alignment with Compass deadlines.
• Participates in school visits, and library tours to promote departmental services and resources.

Administrative and Operational Support

• Tracks and logs data related to patron interactions, program attendance, and services provided.
• Reserves meeting rooms and explains related policies and procedures to patrons.
• Assists with displays and may coordinate volunteer assignments.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience in a library or school setting.
• Experience working with children or families.
• Experience with MS Office, Google suite, and Internet browser applications.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of library resources and functions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with library patrons, library staff and the community, including teachers, principals and recreation center staff.
• Ability to work effectively with people of diverse age levels, educational, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds in ethnically diverse communities.
• Proficiency with the use of the Google & Microsoft Suite of programs.

Position of Trust: Those under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of and successfully complete a criminal conviction check.

Please Attach Your Resume To Be Considered.