NJSLA Jobs: Library Information Assistant, NYPL (Grand Central Library)

Job Title	Library Information Assistant- Grand Central Library	Job ID	2012-7124
# of Openings Remaining	1	Location	US-NY-Manhattan
Type	Full-Time Regular	Department	GC, Grand Central Branch

External Responsibilities:

Under the general supervision of the Library Manager, a Library Information Assistant:

Provides circulation/reference service and instruction to library patrons of all ages using print, media and computer resources;
Answers questions from the public in person, over the telephone and electronically;
Performs community outreach to promote and increase public participation and use of library services;
Assists in planning and delivering library programs for children, teens and/or adults;
Instructs patrons on the use of the Internet, computer applications and other Library services;
Assists with fines & fees management, collection development/weeding, reserves and opening/closing procedures;
Ensures patrons follow library policies and procedures;
May take responsibility for the facility, staff and operations in the absence of the Library Manager;
Performs other related duties as required.

External Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably with a strong, well-rounded liberal arts background;
Successfully demonstrated public service experience with the ability to work well with a diverse patronage;
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills;
Successfully demonstrated ability to work as part of a team;
Strong organization and planning skills, including the ability to perform multiple projects or tasks simultaneously;
Strong computer and other related technology skills, including MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint;
Demonstrated knowledge of computer services including on-line searching, social media and Library databases preferred;
Experience creating, conducting and/or participating in community training, programming and outreach preferred;
Demonstrated knowledge of library resources preferred.

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