Title:

Youth Services Librarian Assistant

Department:

Library - Youth Services

Major Objectives:

Provide assistance to patrons over the telephone and in person at the Youth Services desk.

Responsibilities:

To be at the Youth Services desk as scheduled, to follow library policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Must be familiar with reference interviewing, must be familiar with computers and database searching including the Internet, must be customer-service oriented, must be able to follow directions and ask for help from coworkers when unable to assist a patron. Must be graduate student currently enrolled in library science courses or have a degree.

Training/Preparation:

Library and computer background is helpful. Will be trained by Youth Services staff. If desired, intern may be trained in presenting story times and other programs as well as collection development and other department projects.

Time and Place:

To be determined by mutual agreement.

Commitment:

At least 10 hours per week; for at least one semester.