Youth Services Library Aide; Howland Public Library, Beacon, NY
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Education / Teaching
Library, Education Administration, Youth Development, Tutoring
Location: New York
Youth Services Library Aide (The Howland Public Library, Beacon, NY)
Youth Services Library Aide: The Howland Public Library in Beacon, NY is seeking aYouth Services Library Aide. We are looking for candidates who are passionate about customer service, enjoy working with children and teens, and are comfortable usingnew technology. This position is20 hours per week.
Responsibilities include:- Assisting patrons with orientation to library services.
- Helping youth/caregivers use library resources, including the catalog, reference materials, pamphlets, and magazines.
- Assisting in the preparation and setup of programs, displays, and bulletin boards.
- Providing support with library programs under the supervision of the Youth Services Librarian.
- Training patrons on common library software, online resources, and internet services.
- Issuing/collecting library materials/equipment and instructing youth/caregivers in their use.
- Shelving and organizing library materials.
- Maintaining statistics under the supervision of the Youth Services Librarian.
- Performing minor repairs on library materials and equipment.
- Participating in annual inventory and shelf reading.
- Supervising and training library pages when assigned.
- Assisting in the supervision of the library in the absence of a librarian.
- Contributing to promotional materials such as flyers, social media content, and other items.
Flexibility is a plus, with opportunities foradditionalhours during special eventsor when coverage is needed. Limited evening hours are available. Weekend availability, especially Saturdays, is required.
- High school diploma required
- Experience working with children and young adults preferred
- Scheduling will bedeterminedwith the successful candidate based on the attached coverage needs.
- $22 per hour
- Paid vacation, sick, holiday, personal, and bereavement time
- Employee Assistance Program
- Participation in the New York State and Local Retirement System
Pleasesubmita brief cover letter, resume, and contact information for two references to:
Kimberly Demetriou,Head of Youth Services,youth
Applications must be received by February 28, 2026
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