F/T - Library Info Assistant - Chatham Sq Library (NYC)

Library Information Assistant - Chatham Square Library

Job ID: 2012-6825
# of Openings Remaining: 1
Location: US-NY-Manhattan
Type: Full-Time Regular
Department: CHR, Chatham Square Regional Branch
External Overview: Position to be scheduled 35 hours per week during regular branch hours

External Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Library Manager, the Library Information Assistant:

• Provides basic public service information and referrals, answers inquiries in person and by telephone
• Performs a variety of technical, clerical and professional duties
• Assists with reserves, inventory, circulation, and other clerical duties
• May be in charge of a branch unit for short periods of time
• Assists with community outreach, including tailoring programs, services and collections to the local community
• Performs related duties as required

External Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a strong, well-rounded liberal arts background
• Ability to promote customer satisfaction with friendly, efficient service
• Successfully demonstrated strong commitment to public service with ability to work well with a diverse patronage
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Demonstrated information literacy skills, including catalog searching and Library database/website navigation
• Chinese language literacy and fluency in Chinese dialects strongly preferred
• Experience engaging young adults and implementing library programming and services for young adults preferred

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