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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Position Title: Library Assistant Requisition #: 8147 Four Classified, Part-time Positions (.50 FTE / 20 hours per week) Open to the public Department: Fort Collins Regional Library District Salary Range: $2,971 – $4,145 monthly. Salaries are paid biweekly. Closing Date: November 7, 2008 Selection Process: Applications will be reviewed and selected candidates will be interviewed. Post-offer background check and drug test required. SUMMARY: Performs a variety of patron contact duties including actively assisting patrons with finding library materials and using the catalog. Provides reference service assistance to patrons. Provides programming and/or programming support. Exhibits superior customer service while performing all work duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive. • Approaches patrons, seeks to assist them rather than waiting for patrons to come to the employee to seek assistance. Assists patrons with finding items on the shelf. • Demonstrates tact and professionalism in all face-to-face patron communications. Provides accurate informational and directional assistance to patrons. • Circulates the library floor regularly while performing other work duties to actively assist patrons with their requests. Practices the “patron comes first” philosophy. • Provides reader’s advisory and reference services. • Actively participates in merchandising library’s collections. • Has demonstrated knowledge of books, authors and bestseller lists. • Performs all Person in Charge duties as needed. • Creates display ideas and lists from which staff can pull to keep displays stocked. • Performs collection maintenance duties. • Assists, plans, and executes programs and story times, with assistance from volunteers and other District staff. • May oversee and direct the work of hourly employees and volunteers. • Assists with circulation functions as needed. • Shelves library materials as needed. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the necessary functions of this position. • Must possess superior customer service experience and skills. • Previous library experience and/or bookstore experience strongly preferred. • Strong background/experience/skills in adult and/or children’s literature strongly preferred. • Must know/be familiar with or be trainable on library operating systems, online databases, reader’s advisory, and Internet searching. • Must be a self-starter requiring little supervision. • Ability to clearly and succinctly communicate ideas and thoughts both verbally and in writing. • Must communicate effectively with a diverse population. • Requires ability to resolve patron complaints and handle difficult situations involving patrons. • Requires at least above average computer skills and experience. • Fluency in Spanish is desirable for some positions. EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required in liberal arts, science, or other related field; one to two years related library experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: None required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; and talk or hear. The demands on the visual sense are very high. The employee is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; climb or balance. The position requires ability to stand for up to eight hours per shift, to push movable carts loaded to a maximum of 250 pounds, carry 10 pounds and lift up to 35 pounds. Must have ability to read minimum print size equal to elite type and to tolerate dust and mold accumulated on books and materials. Continuous keyboarding, talking, reaching, handling, grasping, hearing and repetitive motions of hands/wrists required. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Primary work is performed on library floor and in back room, with some of the workday at a computer station. Extensive interaction with patrons, working on multiple tasks. Noise level can fluctuate from moderate to loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. TO APPLY: Only on-line applications accepted for this position. This position is with the Fort Collins Regional Library District. Salaries and benefits are provided by the Library District. The City of Fort Collins provides administrative services to the Library District. Visit the City of Fort Collins’ website at www.fcgov.com/jobs to apply on-line by Friday, November 7, 2008. Requisition #8147. City of Fort Collins, Human Resources Department, 215 N. Mason, P.O. Box 580, Fort Collins, CO 80522. (970) 221-6535. Job Line: (970) 416-2489, x5125. Public access computers are available at City H.R. Dept., Fort Collins Public Libraries, and the Larimer County Workforce Center. The Fort Collins Regional Library District will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance. THE FORT COLLINS REGIONAL LIBRARY DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. BACKGROUND CHECK AND/OR DRUG TEST REQUIRED.

Additional Info & Requirements

The new SE branch will be a family-oriented facility and will emphasize the most popular materials and services the library district offers. It will be located on the second floor of the new Front Range Village shopping center with open hours similar to the retail stores around it. • Must possess superior customer service experience and skills. • Previous library experience and/or bookstore experience strongly preferred. • Strong background/experience/skills in adult and/or children’s literature strongly preferred. • Must know/be familiar with or be trainable on library operating systems, online databases, reader’s advisory, and Internet searching. • Must be a self-starter requiring little supervision. • Ability to clearly and succinctly communicate ideas and thoughts both verbally and in writing. • Must communicate effectively with a diverse population. • Requires ability to resolve patron complaints and handle difficult situations involving patrons. • Requires at least above average computer skills and experience. • Fluency in Spanish is desirable for some positions.

The Community

In November 2006, voters overwhelmingly approved the creation and funding of the Fort Collins Regional Library District. The new library district is funded by a 3-mill property tax dedicated to library services. The existing Fort Collins Public Library, with the Main Library downtown, the Harmony branch at Front Range Community College, and the southeast branch under construction at Front Range Village forms the foundation of the new district. The District boundaries cover a large regional area in northern Larimer County, and are essentially the same as the Poudre School District. With the stable and increased funding a district provides, the library has begun restoring and enhancing services and collections and will open a new branch library in the southeast part of Fort Collins in March of 2009. Fort Collins has been listed as one of the most desirable places to live in several publications over the last five years. Nestled along side the Cache La Poudre River at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Fort Collins is home to over 140,000 residents. Colorado State University is the city’s largest employer and is Colorado’s second largest public university, enrolling 22,000 students each academic year.

HR Info

Only on-line applications accepted for this position. This position is with the Fort Collins Regional Library District. Salaries and benefits are provided by the Library District. The City of Fort Collins provides administrative services to the Library District. Visit the City of Fort Collins’ website at www.fcgov.com/jobs to apply on-line by Friday, November 7, 2008. Requisition #8147. City of Fort Collins, Human Resources Department, 215 N. Mason, P.O. Box 580, Fort Collins, CO 80522. (970) 221-6535. Job Line: (970) 416-2489, x5125. Public access computers are available at City H.R. Dept., Fort Collins Public Libraries, and the Larimer County Workforce Center. The Fort Collins Regional Library District will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance. THE FORT COLLINS REGIONAL LIBRARY DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. BACKGROUND CHECK AND/OR DRUG TEST REQUIRED.