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Department Assistant Outreach (Part-Time) $15.00 Hourly

East Chicago Public Library · East Chicago, Indiana, US

Description Category/Classification: Regular Staff (Non-Exempt), Part-Time &13. 00/hour Reports to: Department Head of Outreach Services General Summary Unde...

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Description Category/Classification: Regular Staff (Non-Exempt), Part-Time &13.00/hour Reports to: Department Head of Outreach Services General Summary: Under general direction, the Outreach Department Assistant is responsible for providing library assistance to patrons at assigned outreach facility(ies). Handles supply and clerical duties for the facility to which he/she is assigned. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: - Performs circulation functions of the library, including registrations, reserves requested material(s), circulates materials and processes overdue fines. - Assists in scheduling, planning and presenting Outreach programs for pre-school and school-aged library patrons; organizes, schedules and promotes special exhibits and programs. Plans and conducts programs for children that encourage reading, viewing, listening, and use of library materials and facilities. Responsible for reviewing magazines, books, audios and other materials upon delivery for the purpose of familiarizing self with materials, suggest new items and answers reference questions when possible. Refers patrons with difficult or extensive questions to the Reference Department. - Responsible for...