Library Assistant II (Children's Services)

POSITION TITLE:                       Library Assistant II (Children’s Services)
STATUS:                                      Regular Part or Full Time
SALARY:                                      5A 
FLSA:                                           Non-Exempt
PCN:                                            LB0186
UNION STATUS:                        01 APEA
REPORTS TO:                            Children’s Librarian
POSITIONS SUPERVISED:       None

 

CLOSES:            7/6/2026             9:00 AK

BASIC FUNCTION:
Provide a variety of library services and programs for children and young adults.

Typical Duties

1. Assist patrons in the effective use of library resources, including the online catalog and library materials.
2. Plan, prepare, and present programs and provide services for patrons including story hours for pre-school children, summer reading program activities, school tours, and recommend library materials and resources for children and young adults.
3. Preview new children's materials and maintain currency with children's literature.
4. Create displays and lists of materials and resources relevant to children. 
5. Create, prepare, and perform public performances and attend outreach events for children and families. 
6. Create promotional materials and submit publicity to the media for events and programs. Update library calendar of events, library social media accounts, and the library website with program information.
7. Recruit outside agencies to present at special library events and programs.
8. Compile monthly statistics of activities.
9. Assist with animal care.

Position Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. One year of library experience, or one year of experience overseeing a classroom, or working in early childhood or school-aged programs. An associate degree in childhood development can also substitute for experience.
3. Two years’ experience working with children in a structured environment.
4. Experience with personal computers, MS Word, Excel, Desktop publishing tools.
5. PREFFERED: Experience with computerized library systems.
6. PREFFERED: Ability to have and maintain a valid driver’s license and to meet insurance standards and maintain insurability under the Borough’s insurance program. If personal automobile is used for Borough business, proof of insurance at statutory limits must be provided. (A CURRENT COPY OF DRIVING RECORD WILL BE REQUIRED UPON REQUEST)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
1. Demonstrated knowledge of classic and current children's literature.
2. Knowledge and experience in use of office equipment such as copiers, scanners, fax, multi-function phone, printers, etc. 
3. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 
4. Ability to perform in front of groups of all sizes. 
5 Ability to create promotional materials.
OTHER
1. A SKILLS TEST MAY BE ADMINSTERED TO ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES.
2. This position requires a criminal background investigation and fingerprinting.

Additional Information

JOB CONTACTS:
Frequent business contact with other employees in own department, continuous routine public contacts, and frequent contacts involving outside organizations/agencies.
JOB RESPONSIBILITY:
Supervisory responsibilities: directs workflow of temporary/seasonal/volunteers; experiences minor problems daily and occasional major ones with little immediate supervision required; the consequences of error, carelessness or mistaken judgment require minimal effort to recover.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
General office where conditions are pleasant; good, clean conditions where accidents/hazards are negligible; requires short periods of moderate lifting, pushing or pulling (26-50 lbs.).

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Updated: 5/26/2026