Library Technician 30 hour - Spanish Speaking

Longmont Public Library

Single location, city library

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Wages

$21.30 to $23.66 per Hour   Calculate

Location

Longmont, CO

Hours

30.00

MLS

Not Required

Minimum Education

Some College

Library Experience

Preferred

Supervisory Experience

Not Required

Type of Library

Public

This job is more than 3 weeks old or the application deadline has passed.

Job Description

Position Purpose 
• Provide reference assistance to customers in the Adult Information and Reference areas. 
• Provide administrative and/or technical tasks in support of Library functions. 
Essential Duties 
• Bilingual (English/Spanish). 
• Provides excellent customer service and maintains a courteous, positive image of the Library; maintains confidentiality in all customer and staff interactions. 
• Provides increasingly complex direct public services to customers in person, on the telephone, or in a virtual environment in both English and Spanish. 
• Knowledge of the Longmont Public Library policies and procedures and ability to follow them. 
• Ability to act as an ambassador of Longmont Public Library by promoting its mission and vision to the public. 
• Demonstrates ability to exhibit sound judgment and demeanor in public interactions; thinks and acts appropriately under pressure. 
• Demonstrates knowledge of current library services and trends. 
• Ability to work independently and effectively organize daily work under general supervision. 
• Knowledge of more complex computer technology and applications and ability to effectively train others. 
• Ability to work as part of a team, demonstrating an excellent customer service attitude and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, detail-rich environment. 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule. At least one evening a week and rotating weekends. Our regular hours are M-Th 9-8, F-Sat 9-5, Sun 1-5. 
Additional Duties 
• Provides technology support to customers on equipment and software including but not limited to Libby, research databases, etc. 
• Performs advanced reference assistance and readers’ advisory services 
• Completes Interlibrary Loan requests. 
• Proficient in the use of library software for our catalog (the Library uses Sierra), study room reservations, Discovery passes, Library of Things, etc. 
• Engages in community outreach and programming to expand visibility and partnerships with the library. 
• Plans, creates, host, and delivers programs. 
• Assists in maintaining the collection of media, magazines, newspapers, etc., both physical and virtual collections. 
• Assumes responsibility for safe and effective daily operation of the library in the absence of a supervisor; ensures that security and safety reports are completed accurately and submitted as required. 
• Work with other staff and volunteers in area of assignment including assigning routine duties, providing instruction, and assisting in the Library’s training process. 
• Keeps informed about Library and department information. 
• Attends regular department meetings and scheduled staff meetings. 
• Participate in continuing education and training. Every city employee is required to complete both city and job specific-training each year. In addition, the Library encourages staff to pursue opportunities for professional development. 
• May translate information into Spanish for promotional materials. 
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned. 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 
Education and Experience: 
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university and two or more years of clerical and/or technical experience in a public library or area related to specific assignment. Special Qualifications: Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency required. 
The proficiency level expectation is: Intermediate to Advanced 
Ability to: 
Performance at this level requires advanced customer service skills, knowledge of library operations, and sufficient knowledge to provide competent reference assistance. 
Equipment Used 
Complex computer technology, computers, microfilm machines, and other standard library equipment. 
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements 
Work is done in a standard library environment, which includes exposure to dust. Work requires standing, walking, bending and stooping, use of hands to make repetitive grasping motions, light lifting, pushing and pulling of book carts, and sufficient vision to clearly read book labels. May require climbing at least two steps on a ladder or step stool and reaching above shoulder level. Work requires repetitive motion to enter data on keyboard. Irregular work schedule required including days, evenings, rotating weekends. Work frequently involves confidentiality, reasoning, problem solving, and attention to detail.

We will start considering applications for interviews after Oct 6, 2021. 

Any offer is conditional on a background check and drug test.

Benefits & Additional Compensation Info

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending, Defined Benefit Pension Plan, 401(a) Money Purchase Plan, Life & Survivor, Term Life & AD&D, Long Term Disability, Bereavement, Jury & Witness Duty, FMLA, Military Leave, Sick, Vacation, Holiday pay, EAP, Tuition Assistance. Other benefits: Optional, employee elected, voluntary benefits are available. 

The Community

Longmont, Colorado, located in Boulder County, has 22 square miles, over 300 days of sunshine, and a spectacular view of the Rocky Mountains. Longmont sits at an elevation of 4,979 feet above sea level. With over 1,500 acres of parks and open space, Longmont is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Longmont also is home to several high-tech companies and a vibrant craft beer and restaurant scene. It is conveniently located 37 miles from Denver, 16 miles from Boulder, and 30 miles from the scenic Trail Ridge Road. Longmont was named one of the Top 100 Best Places to Live in the United States twice - once in 2006 and again in 2008. The Top 100 Best Places to Live as designated by Money Magazine, searches for small livable cities that had the best possible blend of good jobs, low crime, quality schools, plenty of open space, rational home prices and lots to do.

HR Info

City of Longmont Human Resouces: 303-651-8609.

Posted Sep 24, 2021