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Librarian, On-Call

High Plains Library District

Centennial Park Branch Library

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Wages

$19.77 to $27.44 per Hour   Calculate

Location

Greeley, CO

Hours

Not Specified

MLS

Not Required

Minimum Education

Not Specified

Library Experience

Required

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Public

Social

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Job Description

Role: Answers patron requests for information and assistance, coordinates community programming/outreach/advocacy events, and acts as a staff resource. Major Duties and Responsibilities: 15% - PATRON ASSISTANCE - Assists patrons in the use of library materials and technology by guiding them in searching the catalog and stacks, accessing databases, and navigating the Internet in order to locate resources in the collection and on the World Wide Web. E 15% - INFORMATION NAVIGATION – Provides in-depth reference services and locates requested materials and information sources in order to satisfy patron requests for library materials and information. E 40% - PROGRAMMING & OUTREACH – Assists in identifying informative and entertaining programs and outreach events; plans with outside agencies in partnerships that promote use of library services; delivers programs to audiences within the library, at organizations within the branch’s service area, and via the website to virtual patrons by identifying and accessing audiences, and assisting the Public Information Office with recruiting in order to promote use of library resources and represent the library district to the community. E 15% - COLLECTION MAINTENANCE - Maintains and creates web content, recommends additions to the collection, weeds and discards items in collection by assessing the condition and suitability of items, notifying the Collection Librarian of the discarded item in order to keep collection appealing, current and useful. E 10% - STAFF RESOURCE – Acts as a resource for staff by providing in-depth reference assistance, reference consultation, mentoring and training of staff in providing reference and reader’s advisory services in order to provide dynamic services to patrons. E 5% - OTHER DUTIES – creates displays, bibliographies, and blogs; recommends budgets, requests equipment and supply purchases, prepares statistical reports, acts as Person In Charge (PIC), and assists Supervisor with projects 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

Minimum Requirements: Masters Degree in Library Science or currently enrolled Two to Five years of experience working in a library (preferred) Skill in basic computer operation Able to read, write, and speak Spanish fluently (preferred) 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 Creativity Knowledge of public library reference service Knowledge of literature Skill in reference interviewing Skill in readers advisory 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 Skill in Windows, Word, Internet Explorer, Outlook, and Publisher Able to operate various office equipment including copiers Able to plan and conduct age appropriate programming Able to mentor and train staff This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position. District 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 Job Success Factors: Knowledge of public library reference service Knowledge of literature Skill in reference interviewing Skill in readers advisory 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 Skill in Windows, Word, Internet Explorer, Outlook, and Publisher Able to operate various office equipment including copiers Able to plan and conduct age appropriate programming Able to mentor and train staff Able to provide outreach events and presentations off site Able to push a fully loaded book-cart weighing up to 200 lbs Able to lift 50 lbs.

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Posted Oct 6, 2011