Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY: Seeking a tech savvy / tech friendly, flexible and collaborative professional to join Adult Services at the East Library. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your passion for programming, public speaking while helping people find information and community resources focused on emerging technology. This position operates in a diverse environment to help fulfill PPLD’s mission by providing programming, community outreach, and leadership. This position uses comprehensive knowledge of library science, meeting facilitation, electronic databases, current technologies, and community resources.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Identifies informative and entertaining programs on a variety of topics that fit within library and department goals and public programming needs related to the maker culture and involving our maker space; outreach to appropriate groups in the community to promote the library and assess community need; plans with outside agencies in partnerships that promote use of library services; delivers programs to audiences within the library, at organizations within the branch’s service area and at community libraries.
- Works on the public service desks providing reference service to walk-ins, over the phone, via email, and instant messaging.
- Oversees the East Makerspace providing instruction and programming for staff and patrons; coordinates activities in the makerspace; coordinates efforts with applicable departments and other staff in the District.
- Assists and instructs patrons through material and online searches, computer software applications, reference/in-depth research, community referrals, and outside sources/collections.
- Maintains confidentiality in all patron and staff interactions.
- Promotes library services through tours, outreach, demonstrations, talks, and displays.
Additional Info & Requirements
Application must include essay response to be considered. Resumes and cover letters are strongly encouraged.
HR Info
If you have any questions please contact Human Resources at: (719) 884-9800 ext 6994
- Master’s Degree in Library Science (LMS) or Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) with a demonstrated interest in makerspaces
- Prefer a candidate with a minimum of one year of MLS experience; previous experience in instruction, programs with emerging technology a plus.
- Has the ability to inspire imaginations and create a gathering place for the community
- SIRSI experience is a plus!
- 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.
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 (250-300 words each), in response to the following topic: “Please describe a program you designed based on a community need”
Applications that are submitted without the above requested essay will not be considered for this position. Include the essay with your other PPLD job application materials.