Broomfield Library is recruiting two part time patron services associate positions to staff the adult/ya service desk. One is an 11-hour non-benefited position and the other is a 10-hour year round temp position. These both are excellent jobs for those in library school that want to gain experience in a public library setting. The positions will primarily work nights and weekends.
General Duties:
Greet and welcome the public. Provide customer assistance in person or on the phone. Interview patrons and determine information needs; assist patrons in the use of library catalog, databases and resource materials; answer basic reference questions using print and electronic resources; recommend book and other library materials; take interlibrary loan requests, meeting room inquiries, and keep statistics. Respond to and resolve routine customer needs that may include location of materials; information regarding library services or programs; interpretation of library policy; instruction in the use of the library catalog, Internet computers & accompanying software and other equipment such as copy machine, microform reader or audio-visual equipment. Set-up equipment including sound system, multimedia projector, laptop configuration, TV/DVD for meetings or events. Refer patrons to other staff as appropriate. Maintain confidentiality of all patron data and information.
Reference and Adult Services:
Assist patrons with technical questions concerning the use of Internet computers and accompanying software, databases and electronic resources, reading devices including ebook readers and other mobile devices. Coordinate Adult Services programs or services as assigned including scheduling, registration, publicity, preparations, reservations, distribution of program materials, room set-up and clean-up, audience supervision, tracking statistics, etc.
Minimum Qualifications
Training - Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience - One year experience in library work or a closely related field requiring extensive public contact in person and on the phone. Position in Young Adult includes a preference for experience working with teens including any library programming. Position in Children's Services includes a preference for experience working with children and families, including library programming.
OR
Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the Necessary Applicant Traits.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: - Bilingual skills in Spanish and English desirable. New hires must, as a condition of employment pass the following pre-offer and post-offer/hire processes: oral board, reference checks, background checks including local police check and sex-offender registry, and fingerprint checks through CBI/FBI.
Working Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. The noise level in the environment is usually quiet. Work may be scheduled Monday through Sunday, including day, evening, weekend and holiday hours. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk, hear, stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. Physical demands are described as light (exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects). Data entry and other tasks may require sitting at a computer for several hours. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, ability to adjust focus, and peripheral vision. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Broomfield, Colorado is a rapidly growing community located between Denver and Boulder. Currently home to 65,000 people, it is becoming a hub for technology and healthcare. Broomfield is located within an hour’s drive of the mountains and has a relatively mild climate. Miles of trails and open space and varied cultural opportunities enhance the quality of life. The library is an active participant in the community and enjoys excellent support from residents and the city and county.
City and County of Broomfield HR department 303.438.6320
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