Job Description
SUMMARY: Coordinate and maintain the day-to-day operations of a school and public library; to perform technical/clerical duties; and assist users in locating the appropriate resources.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties and responsibilities are not all inclusive. Other duties may be assigned.
- Support the philosophy of the joint library.
- Uphold the patron’s rights embodied in the First Amendment of the constitution of the United States, the Colorado confidentiality Law and the Bill of Rights.
- Uphold copyright and anti-discrimination and bias-free laws and regulations.
- Ability to research reference questions and serve the informational needs of patrons.
- Maintain the atmosphere that is conducive to learning.
- Work effectively with complex information networks and the circulation and cataloging systems.
- Assist with activities in the literacy laboratory during evening and weekend hours of operation.
- Provide readers’ advisory services to all age levels.
- Assist in developing efficient procedures.
- Assist with the daily library circulation operations.
- Enter and update patrons' records on computers.
- Assist with special library projects and public relations activities.
- Assist patrons in finding and using library resources, including reference materials, audiovisual equipment, computers, public access catalog, reference databases, and electronic resources.
- Train other staff, volunteers and/or student assistants, and schedule and supervise their work.
- Provide assistance to teachers and students by locating materials and helping to complete special projects.
- Reserve, circulate, renew, and discharge books and other materials.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to communicate effectively with patrons to understand and fulfill their requests.
- Exhibit strong organizational skills.
- Possess strong basic library and reference skills.
- Accept and fulfill assigned responsibilities and duties.
- Actively support the Mission and Beliefs of the District.
- Exhibit enthusiasm and vitality for the assigned position.
- Ability to communicate clearly with patrons, co-workers and supervisors.
- Ability to follow library policies and procedures.
- Ability to work with computer applications.
- Ability to work with, Maintain and troubleshoot problems with library equipment including computers, photocopiers, and audiovisual equipment.
Education, certifications and Experience:
- High school graduate or GED
- Library experience preferred
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
material and equipment directly used:
- Computers
- EBook readers and other electronic devices
- Fax, copier, multi-line telephone system
- Audiovisual equipment
Working Conditions:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, use hands, fingers, handle, feet, or operate objects, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. Employee must communicate clearly and effectively; must understand and be understood. On rare occasions, the employee may be required to climb and balance. The employee must occasionally carry, pull, push, or lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision acuity and the ability to adjust his or her focus, allowing a broad field of vision. It is essential that the employee be physically able to operate a variety of computer and office equipment successfully in order to fulfill the essential functions of this position.
HR Info
Yolanda Guerrero (720) 466-6126 - yguerrero@fortlupton.org
You may apply for this position by applying via the City website or by coming by City Hall at 130 S. McKinley Ave., Fort Lupton, CO, 80621 and completing an application.
You may learn more about the City of Fort Lupton at www.fortlupton.org. The City of Fort Lupton is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.