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Library Associate
Pay Grade :
40Compensation / Benefits :
$19.29 - $26.09 / hr; part-time benefitsFLSA Classification :
Non-ExemptHours :
20 hrs / wk Part-Time; Some days, evenings, and weekendsLocation :
Farr Regional Library, Greeley, CO 80634Department :
Branch ServicesSupervisor :
Library ManagerSupervises :
June 11,2024
Role :
Answers patron requests for information and assistance, assists patrons with self-check and library technology, and plans and conducts programs.
Major Duties and Responsibilities :
35% - PATRON ASSISTANCE Serves as the first point of contact for patrons in assistance with using library materials and information, guiding them in searching the catalog and stacks, accessing databases, and navigating the Internet;
and passes the patron on to a Librarian for further assistance beyond the efforts required of a reference interview. Essential
20% - CIRCULATION Checks out and renews materials; Assists patrons with self-checkout and checking in materials; issues and updates library cards;
andfollows procedures and collects money for fines and over-dues; processes holds; checks in materials and sorts and routes the materials to their proper locationin order to assist patrons with borrowing of materials. Essential
and passes the patron on to a Librarian for further assistance beyond the efforts required of a reference interview. Essential
15% - IN BRANCH PROGRAMMING Typically under the guidance of a Librarian, develops informative and entertaining programs by using project management and outcomes-based planning and evaluation tools;
assists in delivering programs to audiences within the library; assists Community Relations and Marketing with recruiting attendees in order to provide benefit to patrons, to promote use of library resources and represent the library district to the community. Essential
10% - COLLECTION MAINTENANCE Informs Librarians about gaps in the collection in order to maintain an appealing, current, and useful collection. Essential
5% - OTHER DUTIES Assists with providing website content, shelves library materials by loading carts with returned materials in order to return materials to library shelves;
creates booklists, displays, bulletin boards, electronic documents and other special tools; and assists Supervisor in order to ensure the smoothoperation of the department. Non Essential
Minimum Requirements :
Education : Bachelor’s Degree
Bachelor’s Degree
erience :
One year of similar or related experience
Able to read, write, and speak Spanish fluently (preferred)
Or any combination of education and experience which provides the success factors.
District Success Factors :
Focuses on the customer
Initiative
Contributes to a positive work environment
Strategic thinking
Pursues personal development
Continuous improvement
Takes pride in the workplace
Emotionally intelligent
Tactful
Knowledge of public library operations
Creativity
Job Success Factors :
Knowledge of public library reference service
Knowledge of print and online reference resources
Skill in reference interviewing
Skill in using and troubleshooting a variety of computers and mobile electronic devices
Skill in Windows, MS Office Suite, andPublisher
Skill in using Innovative Interfaces,Inc’s Sierra or other comparable automated library system
Skill in customer services including dealing with difficult patrons and volatile situations
Able to operate various office equipment including copiers
Able to plan and conduct age appropriate programming
Able to use good judgment
Able to work in teams
Able to work with confidential information
Able to foster a nonjudgmental, supportive environment for a diverse population of users by using patience and effective communication to assure a positive learning experience
Physical Success Factors :
Able to push a fully loaded book-cart weighing up to 200 lbs.
Able to lift 50 lbs.
Benefits : Dental Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Leave
This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position
Library Associate Part-Time
Pay Grade : 40
Wages / Benefits :
$19.29 - $26.09 hr / ; Part-Time Benefits
FLSA Classification :
Non Exempt
Hours :
20 Hours Part-Time; Some days, evenings and weekends
Location :
Farr Regional Library Greeley, CO 80634
Department : Branch Services
Branch Services
Supervisor : Library Manager
Library Manager
Supervises : None
None
Deadline : February 16, 2024
February 16, 2024
Role :
Answers patron requests for information and assistance, assists patrons with self-check and library technology, and plans and conducts programs.
Major Duties and Responsibilities :
35% - PATRON ASSISTANCE Serves as the first point of contact for patrons in assistance with using library materials and information, guiding them in searching the catalog and stacks, accessing databases, and navigating the Internet;
and passes the patron on to a Librarian for further assistance beyond the efforts required of a reference interview. Essential
20% - CIRCULATION Checks out and renews materials; Assists patrons with self-checkout and checking in materials; issues and updates library cards;
andfollows procedures and collects money for fines and over-dues; processes holds; checks in materials and sorts and routes the materials to their proper locationin order to assist patrons with borrowing of materials. Essential
and passes the patron on to a Librarian for further assistance beyond the efforts required of a reference interview. Essential
15% - IN BRANCH PROGRAMMING Typically under the guidance of a Librarian, develops informative and entertaining programs by using project management and outcomes-based planning and evaluation tools;
assists in delivering programs to audiences within the library; assists Community Relations and Marketing with recruiting attendees in order to provide benefit to patrons, to promote use of library resources and represent the library district to the community. Essential
10% - COLLECTION MAINTENANCE Informs Librarians about gaps in the collection in order to maintain an appealing, current, and useful collection. Essential
5% - OTHER DUTIES Assists with providing website content, shelves library materials by loading carts with returned materials in order to return materials to library shelves;
creates booklists, displays, bulletin boards, electronic documents and other special tools; and assists Supervisor in order to ensure the smoothoperation of the department. Non Essential
Minimum Requirements :
Education : Bachelor’s Degree
Bachelor’s Degree
erience :
One year of similar or related experience
Able to read, write, and speak Spanish fluently (preferred)
Or any combination of education and experience which provides the success factors.
District Success Factors :
Focuses on the customer
Initiative
Contributes to a positive work environment
Strategic thinking
Pursues personal development
Continuous improvement
Takes pride in the workplace
Emotionally intelligent
Tactful
Knowledge of public library operations
Creativity
Job Success Factors :
Knowledge of public library reference service
Knowledge of print and online reference resources
Skill in reference interviewing
Skill in using and troubleshooting a variety of computers and mobile electronic devices
Skill in Windows, MS Office Suite, andPublisher
Skill in using Innovative Interfaces,Inc’s Sierra or other comparable automated library system
Skill in customer services including dealing with difficult patrons and volatile situations
Able to operate various office equipment including copiers
Able to plan and conduct age appropriate programming
Able to use good judgment
Able to work in teams
Able to work with confidential information
Able to foster a nonjudgmental, supportive environment for a diverse population of users by using patience and effective communication to assure a positive learning experience
Physical Success Factors :
Able to push a fully loaded book-cart weighing up to 200 lbs.
Able to lift 50 lbs.
Benefits : Dental Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Leave
This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position
Last updated : 2024-05-18
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