Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY: Seeking an energetic, enthusiastic and service-oriented Librarian to join the Adult / Teen Services staff at the Library 21C. You will provide reference services, assist patrons with on-line searches, community referrals, promote the library, support the Teens Services program for the District, coordinate Teen Summer Reading Program, booktalks, provide resource classes, serve an active role on the Teen Advisory Group (TAG), and more! This exempt, full-time position supports the mission of the Pikes Peak Library District: to seek, engage and transform lives through library services and resources that enrich individual lives and build community.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Works the public service desks 15-18 hours per week providing reference service to walk-ins, over the phone, via email and instant messaging
- Assists and instructs patrons through material and on-line searches, computer software applications, reference/in-depth research, community referrals, and outside sources/collections.
- Provides readers’ advisory services
- Maintains confidentiality in all patron and staff interactions
- Promotes library services through tours, demonstrations, talks, and displays
- Uses computers and assists patrons with computers and printers Serves as the “person in charge” in the absence of the Adult/Teen Services Supervisor
- Supports an active Teen Services program for the District; advocates the importance of teen library services; coordinates the Teen Summer Reading Program for Library 21C; booktalks in area middle and high schools; provides resource classes for area high schools
- Plans and implements teen programs for Library 21C
- Serves in active roles on the Teen Team and the Library 21C Teen Advisory Group (TAG)
- Performs duties in collaboration with the Teen Services Coordinator
- May participate in community and state groups that advocate for teens
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Additional Info & Requirements
Requires an essay response: In order to be considered as a qualified applicant for this position, you must write and submit a typed and double-spaced essay (300 - 350 words) in response to the following question:
“What three components are most important for an excellent Teen Services program?”
Applications that are submitted without the above requested essay will not be considered for this position. Please attach your essay to your PPLD online job application form using the format extensions listed in procedures for application above. You may include a resume and/or cover letter if you wish.
One year of professional library experience preferred; prior experience working with teens in a library setting highly preferred. Excellent communication skills, demonstrates a “whatever-it-takes” work ethic, and models an excellent customer service attitude. Bilingual ability is a plus in serving our diverse community.
HR Info
PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION: 1. Complete a PPLD online application located at ppld.org on the JOBS/VOLUNTEERS tab 2. Attachments should be submitted in the following file types: .doc, .xls, .xlsx, .pdf, .htm 3. If you require an accommodation to complete your job application, please contact the Human Resources Office at (719) 531-6333, Ext. 1254. 4. Resume and Cover Letter are strongly encouraged.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: All selected candidates...
- are required to complete a Department of Homeland Security I-9 Form at the time of hire and must be able to provide acceptable documentation in order to verify his/her legal right to be employed in the U.S. (pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986)
- are subject to a full reference and background investigation including verification of identification (including verification of Social Security number using USCIS E-verify), education, former employment, and criminal history.
- may be uniformly tested for job-related skills and required physical abilities
- may be required to undergo a physical examination after a job offer is extended in order to ensure that the job’s physical requirements are met
- must understand and comply with PPLD’s drug-free workplace policy
- understand and agree that they have been hired at the will of the employer and that employment may be terminated at any time, with or without reason, and with or without notice, in accordance with Colorado law