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Librarian with Emerging Technology Emphasis

Pueblo City-County Library District

Rawlings Library

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Wages

$36,088.00 to $48,534.00 per Year   Calculate

Location

Pueblo, CO

Hours

40.00

MLS

Required

Minimum Education

Master's Degree

Library Experience

Required

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Public

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Job Description

Librarian with Emerging Technology Emphasis - Full Time Opportunity is knocking! Are you a Librarian who is eager to help others learn how to use digital and emerging technologies? If so, then this position may be right for you! PCCLD is seeking a Librarian with Emerging Technology Emphasis to support the Reference & Reader’s Advisory department by providing expertise in digital and emerging technology services to customers from the service desk. This will include meeting customer requests, providing technology training including how to use applications, devices and navigate on the web, and assist customers with use of PCCLD’s new technology resources. The position also provides customer service by informing customers of research techniques, assisting customers in finding PCCLD collections and by providing information to customers on outside resources. About the Position: The Librarian with Emerging Technology Emphasis works under the supervision of the R&RA Supervising Librarian in a team environment. This position involves extensive interactions with customers, the IT department, co-workers and technology vendors and resources. Work requires the ability to teach adults using a variety of learning models. Must possess excellent communication skills, diplomacy and the ability to resolve customer complaints. • Acts as a main point of contact for customers seeking assistance with public computer services, digital and emerging technologies in the R&RA department. • Serves as the primary interface for the Library District to perform research into emerging technologies and identify how their use may be applied to PCCLD services and collections. • Identifies customer needs in regards to digital and emerging technologies and develops programs and strategies to meet those needs including developing and performing training programs. • Develops and provides technology training for library staff and volunteers. • Networks with outside technology groups and vendors including outside library technology groups to identify emerging trends for technology use in library settings. • Assists customers with performing research into digital and new technology inquiries including software, applications, publishing vendors, operating systems and hardware. • Coordinates with Community Relations in creating user tools and brochures on how to use PCCLD’s technology resources. • Provides general reference assistance by helping customers locate materials, answers questions, places holds, completes forms, confers with other staff and makes referrals to other organizations and agencies; instructs customers in the use of print and on-line materials, equipment, and technologies. • Resolves customer issues and communicates library policies and procedures to customers. Who are we looking for? The ideal candidate will have a Masters Degree in Library Science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association is required, plus a minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible work experience involving technology in a public library setting. They will also possess the following skills and abilities: Knowledge of adult literature in print, electronic, periodical, video, digital and other mediums. Expert level of knowledge around the field of digital and emerging technologies. Possess a strong working knowledge on use of Microsoft operating system and software. Knowledge of other Internet software and media applications, digital technologies, android and Apple software a must. Ability to instruct and transfer information to a diverse population; knowledge of adult learning models. Demonstrated ability to develop programming that meets the community’s needs. Knowledge of research techniques, reference resources, databases and internet resources. Ability to work independently and as a team member to plan, develop, organize and execute job assignments. Excellent customer relations skills and the ability to deal with difficult situations and resolve issues. Ability to conduct reference interviews. Ability and willingness to function and participate in departmental group/team situations and environment, including working a flexible schedule.

Additional Info & Requirements

Knowledge of Microsoft operating system and software; internet software, media applications, digital technologies, android and Apple software.

HR Info

Submit a PCCLD application, resume and letter of interest to: sara.rose@pueblolibrary.org

Posted Mar 9, 2011