Employment
Current job openings at HCLS:
Children’s Specialist $12-$16/hour
Location: Cochran
Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Branch Manager and in coordination with the Youth Services Specialist for Children, aids patrons, primarily young children, and their parents, in finding materials to meet their information and recreation needs. Performs circulation and patron registration tasks. Other duties as required.
Essential Duties
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Assists children, and their parents in the use of a computerized catalog, helping them locate materials desired. Maintains material on the shelves in proper order.
- Does reference work of considerable difficulty. Assists/instructs children and their parents in the use of indices, online databases, and other specialized reference tools appropriate to the age level of the patron.
- Works with Assistant Director for Collection Development in the selection of youth and young adults materials for the facility. May meet with vendors. Develops book lists for purchase.
- Promotes the Peach Award nominees with a year-long display and ballot box. Familiar with a wide range of literature for children such as ALA Awards, Georgia Book Awards, Caldecott, Newberry,
- Develops, schedules, and presents children’s programming at the incumbent’s “home” branch library
- Assists in the use of photocopiers, Internet computers, AWE Educational computers, and computer printers.
- Checks materials in and out to patrons, places holds on materials and receives fines and other monies. Registers patrons for borrower’s cards, and enters such information into the database. (This will also include some work in the adult area of the library.)
- Helps maintain order in the facility. Answers phone calls and directs such to the proper person.
- Monitors computer and/or Internet use, checking for Internet waivers as needed.
- Maintains statistics of program attendance, computer usage, and reader services for the Branch Manager’s monthly report.
- Conducts library tours for school groups, scout troops, etc.
- Participates in Summer Reading Program, developing local programs, etc.; visits area schools to promote vacation reading.
- Attends meetings and training as required.
Required Knowledge and Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent people/interpersonal skills.
- Broad general knowledge of information sources and materials.
- Broad knowledge of young adult literature and programming techniques.
- Clerical skills with emphasis on accuracy and thoroughness.
- Basic knowledge of computers and office equipment.
Supervision
Works under the supervision of the Branch Manager. Routine tasks and projects are done with little supervision.
Supervisory Controls
None.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Associate Degree. College graduate preferred
Experience: Three or more years of public contact work with children.
Or any combination of experience and education providing the needed skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Please read the full Children’s Specialist job description and note the minimum qualifications for this position. We are not able to respond to applicants who do not meet the requirements, or whose applications are incomplete. To apply, send a completed application and resume with a cover letter to Dr. Adam Townes at adam.townes@henrylibraries.org.
Applications and resumes can also be dropped off at any HCLS branch during regular hours.
Young Adult Specialist $12-$14/hour
Location: Fortson
Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Branch Manager and in coordination with the Youth Services Coordinator, aids patrons, primarily young adults, youth, and their parents, in finding materials to meet their information and recreation needs. Performs circulation and patron registration tasks. Other duties as required.
Essential Duties
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Assists young adults, youth, and their parents in the use of a computerized catalog, and helps them locate materials desired. Maintains material on the shelves in proper order.
- Does reference work of considerable difficulty. Assists/instructs children, youth, and their parents in the use of indices, online databases, and other specialized reference tools appropriate to the age level of the patron.
- Works with Assistant Director for Collection Development in the selection of youth and young adults materials for the facility. May meet with vendors. Develops book lists for purchase.
- Promotes the Peach Award nominees with a year-long display and ballot box. Promotes Banned Books Week, Teen Week, and other applicable ALA events.
- Familiar with a wide range of literature for Young Adults, including ALA YALSA awards and lists of recommended titles such as Best Fiction for Young Adults and Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers.
- Develops, schedules, and presents young adult programming at the incumbent’s “home” branch library.
- Assists in the use of photocopiers, microform reader-printer, Internet computers, and computer printers.
- Checks materials in and out to patrons, places holds on materials and receives fines and other monies. Registers patrons for borrower’s cards, and enters such information into the database. (This will also include some work in the adult area of the library.)
- Helps maintain order in the facility. Answers phone calls and directs such to the proper person.
- Monitors computer and/or Internet use, checking for Internet waivers as needed.
- Prepares reports, bibliographies, etc. Maintains statistics of program attendance, computer usage, and reader services for the Branch Manager’s monthly report.
- Conducts library tours for school groups, scout troops, etc.
- Participates in Vacation Reading Program, developing local programs, etc.; visits area schools to promote vacation reading.
- Attends meetings and training as required.
Required Knowledge and Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent people/interpersonal skills.
- Broad general knowledge of information sources and materials.
- Broad knowledge of young adult literature and programming techniques.
- Clerical skills with emphasis on accuracy and thoroughness.
- Basic knowledge of computers and office equipment.
Supervision
Works under the supervision of the Branch Manager. Routine tasks and projects are done with little supervision.
Guidelines
The incumbent will follow the generally accepted principles of young adult, and reference services, aided by regular in-service training. The incumbent must be able to set aside his or her personal biases concerning the information a parent or young adult may request.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Associate Degree. College graduate preferred
Experience: Three or more years of public contact work with children.
Or any combination of experience and education providing the needed skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Please read the full Young Adult Specialist job description and note the minimum qualifications for this position. We are not able to respond to applicants who do not meet the requirements, or whose applications are incomplete. To apply, send a completed application and resume with a cover letter to Dr. Adam Townes at adam.townes@henrylibraries.org.
Applications and resumes can also be dropped off at any HCLS branch during regular hours.
Library Assistant, Part-Time $12-$16/hr
Where: Multiple locations
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Branch Manager, aids patrons in finding materials to meet their information and recreation needs. Performs circulation and patron registration tasks. May assist with program planning and presentation. Other duties as required.
Supervisory Controls
Works under the supervision of the Branch Manager. Routine tasks and projects are done with little supervision. In the absence of the Branch Manager, reports to the Assistant Branch Manager.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Associate Degree. College graduate preferred.
Experience: Two or more years of public contact work.
Any combination of experience and education providing the needed skills, knowledge, and abilities may be considered.
Required Knowledge and Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Clerical skills with emphasis on accuracy and thoroughness.
- Excellent people/interpersonal skills.
- Broad general knowledge of literature and information sources.
- Basic knowledge of computers and office equipment.
Please read the full Library Assistant job description and note the minimum qualifications for this position. We are not able to respond to applicants who do not meet the requirements, or whose applications are incomplete. To apply, send a completed application and resume with a cover letter to Dr. Adam Townes at adam.townes@henrylibraries.org
Applications and resumes can also be dropped off at any HCLS branch during regular hours.Delete
We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, or national origin.
Consistent with the Americans Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.
We are a Drug-Free Workplace.
Federal law requires new employees to supply documents proving their employment authorization by the third day of employment. A photo ID will be required.
All offers of employment are subject to the completion of a criminal background check. Positions requiring travel also require a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report. All new hires must provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccination.
Henry County Library System participates in E-Verify.
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Authorized on: 01/01/2011