CHILDREN AND TEEN SERVICES LIBRARY ASSISTANT
(Part-Time/Full-Time)
July 30, 2019
JOB SUMMARY: Lancaster Public Library is seeking Children and Teen Services Library Assistants for the Lancaster Public Library’s Lancaster City Branch.
The Children and Teen Services (CATS) Library Assistant responds to patrons’ information needs while at the public service desk, plans and implements educational and entertaining programs, networks with community schools, agencies and other youth-oriented groups, provides library tours, supports the Summer Reading Program (SRP) by encouraging enrollment, assists in maintaining materials and library resources, and offers reader advisory.
The position includes evening and Saturday hours.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in related fields preferred or an equivalent combination of experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Must have a working knowledge of computers and be committed to excellence in the provision of library service. COMPENSATION: minimum of $10.25 per hour (commensurate with experience)
A criminal record check, child abuse clearance, and FBI certification are required for all library employees.
The above job is not intended as, nor should be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.
For more information about Lancaster Public Library visit our website at www.lancasterpubliclibrary.org.
REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS: Lancaster Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please submit cover letter, resume, and three references to: Lancaster Public Library 125 N. Duke Street Lancaster, PA 17602 Attention: Kathy Leader Fax: (717) 606-4599 Email: kleader@lancasterpubliclibrary.org
Required information for all library positions:
A criminal record check, child abuse clearance, and FBI certification are required for all library employees.
- Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check – epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp.
- Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance – www.compass.state.pa.us/CWIS.
- FBI Certification – www.identogo.com/locations/pennsylvania.
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