Job Description
Purpose:
This position is responsible for performing a wide variety of specialized planning and programming activities in the area of early literacy, and more complex customer service and supportive duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists Library customers with their information, technology and reader's advisory needs and with locating Library materials through the use of Library information systems, internet and other search methods.
Supports Library early literacy initiatives through the development and implementation of programs, events and other methods for early learners and their families. Serves as liaison to Youth Services to assist in the development of Library initiatives and partnerships. Provides input for early learning collection development.
Provides support for all areas of daily branch operations to include resolving customer inquiries and issues, processing fees and weekly deposits, and collection management and flow.
Works with community groups which can include schools, non-profit organizations and businesses in order to promote library early literacy activities and services. Coordinates and conducts library tours and community presentations.
Actively participates in the duties necessary to branch operations, including but not limited to: collection maintenance and shelving library materials; serving work shifts in the public service area; leading branch early literacy programming and outreach events; and, maintaining appropriate technological and professional skills through the completion of requisite training.
Assists Library administration by recommending materials for the collection and purging outdated material.
Maintains an inventory of supplies and materials for Library programs.
As assigned, provides support for special services offered at the branch and maintains all necessary certifications and/or training related to these services.
Maintains up to date knowledge of system priorities and initiatives as well as professional news and trends.
Maintains up to date knowledge of early literacy trends and best practices.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge of: Early Childhood Education/Development
Basic library operational principles and practices;
Customer service principles;
Teaching principles.
Skill in: Prioritizing work;
Providing customer service;
Public Speaking;
Instruction;
Operating standard office equipment;
Operating a computer and applicable software;
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education/Development or related field;
Experience in Early Childhood Development and one year of related library experience;
Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Licensing Requirements Valid GA Driver's License and/or Government issued photo ID. Gwinnett County Public Library
Job Tags
Work experience placement, Shift work,