Job Description
BROAD SCOPE OF POSITION: It is 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. This position operates in a diverse environment to help fulfill the library’s mission by providing children’s reference and information services, programming, and outreach while encouraging children’s use of the library.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Provides excellent customer service and maintains a courteous, positive image of the library when interacting with patrons and staff; works on public service desks providing information, reference and reader’s advisory services; explains circulation policies and procedures to patrons; answers questions regarding library records; and maintains patron and staff confidentiality
2. Creates, promotes, and presents children’s general programming, from infants to tweens, also including their parents, based on developmental needs and the inclusion of early literacy skills; and may coordinate, schedule, and present specific programming and services (i.e., Baby Time, afterschool programs, Family Place Parent-Child Workshop), will also serve as back up for other programs.
3. Engages and interacts with the community through tours, publicity, displays and merchandising; and collaborates with schools or community groups and provides outreach to communicate library services and programs
4. Coordinates Family Fun program for Library 21c.
5. Maintains children’s collection (including labeling, weeding, and rotation of materials); may recommend the purchase of children’s materials; and may maintain specialized files, databases, or collections related to Children’s resources and materials
6. Acts as “person-in-charge” (PIC) of the facility or department in the absence of a supervisor or manager; assumes responsibility for safe and effective operation of the facility or department (including the initiation of emergency procedures as needed); and ensures that Serious Incident Reports and Insurance Reports are completed properly and submitted in a timely manner.
7. Keeps informed of library and departmental information and changes via electronic and
written communication and attendance at staff meetings
Performs other related duties as assigned
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:
1. Knowledge of basic library functions
2. Knowledge of children’s developmental stages, interests, community needs, and children’s literature
3. Ability to provide general assistance and information about the library’s services and procedures; may assist patrons in using or obtaining a library card; may oversee circulation functions
4. Ability to promote library resources and programs for children; ability to prepare attractive and inviting Children’s displays
5. Ability to follow verbal/written instructions
6. Possesses good verbal and written communication skills; ability to adjust communication methods when interacting with children
7. Ability to instruct patrons in library resources
8. Ability to represent the Library District with tact and courtesy
9. Ability to exhibit sound professional judgment and demeanor in all public interactions
10. Ability to think and act appropriately under pressure while serving on the public desk
11. Ability to use a personal computer and office equipment effectively, including Microsoft Office software applications
12. Ability to work as an effective team member, have a "whatever-it-takes" work ethic, and have an excellent customer service attitude
Additional Info & Requirements
In order to be considered as an applicant for this position, you must write and submit a
double-spaced essay (up to 350 words) in response to the following question:
“What is the role of children’s services in libraries today?”
Applications that are submitted without this requested essay will not be considered
for this position. Upload the essay when completing the PPLD online job application.
HR Info
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
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, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .pdf, .htm
3. If you require an accommodation to complete your job application, please contact the Human Resources Office at (719) 884-9800 ext 6994
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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Pikes Peak Library District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation including gender expression, genetic information, military status, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. The library reserves the right to hire more than one person per advertised vacancy.