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Job Description

Role: Develops, delivers and actively promotes multilingual programming and services for various ethnic groups in the community. Major Duties and Responsibilities: 50% - PROGRAMMING & OUTREACH - Plans informative and entertaining programs and outreach events and activities for all ages by identifying and accessing audiences, recruiting attendees, accessing resources in the collection, and coordinating such programs and outreach events in order to stimulate interest and foster competence in reading, viewing and using information and ideas. (E) 20% - COMMUNITY IDENTIFICATION – Assists in assessing community needs and desires for library services and programs, identifies potential facilities and organizations available for partnering, analyzing if there is enough demand for programs and services in order to proactively and reactively develop programs and services for underserved populations. (E) 15% - PATRON ASSISTANCE - Assists patrons in the use of library materials, technology, and information navigation by guiding them in searching the catalog, accessing databases, navigating the Internet, and conducting reference interviews and readers advisory in order to locate resources in the collection and on the World Wide Web. (E) 10% - CIRCULATION – Checks out and renews materials; assists patrons with self checkout and checking in materials; issues and updates library cards; and follows procedures and collects money for fines and over-dues; processes holds; checks in materials and sorts and routes the materials to their proper location; and shelves books in order to assist patrons with borrowing of materials. (E) 5% - OTHER DUTIES – Assists with providing content translation, creates displays and booths, collection maintenance, and assists staff in order to ensure the smooth operation of the department. (N) This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.

Additional Info & Requirements

Success Factors: Focuses on the customer Initiative Contributes to a positive work environment Strategic thinking Pursues personal development Continuous improvement Takes pride in the workplace Emotionally intelligent Tactful Knowledge of public library operations Creativity Cultural competency (knowledge, sensitivity and awareness of diverse cultures) Knowledge of public library reference service Skill in reference interviewing Knowledge of print and online reference resources Skill in using the library district catalog and circulation system Skill in customer relations including dealing with difficult patrons and volatile situations Able to operate various office equipment including copiers Able to plan and conduct age-appropriate programming to diverse populations Able to use good judgment Able to work in teams Able to work with confidential information Able to push a fully loaded book-cart weighing up to 200 lbs Able to lift 50 lbs.Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree or currently enrolled One year of related experience Skill in Windows, MS Office Suite, and MS Publisher. Able to read, write, and speak Spanish and English fluently. Valid Colorado Driver’s License Able to drive personal vehicle or mobile unit to deliver programs and services. Experience presenting and providing library services to customers who may not have literacy or technology skills (preferred).

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