Public Services Specialist - Children's

Pikes Peak Library District

Ruth Holley Library

Application Deadline

Apply By Oct 25th, 2015

Wages

$14.45 per Hour   Calculate

Location

Colorado Springs, CO

Hours

40.00

MLS

Not Required

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Library Experience

Preferred

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Public

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

Job Description

It is the mission of the Pikes Peak Library District to seek, engage, and transform lives through library services and resources that enrich individual lives and build community.  This position operates in a diverse environment to help fulfill the library’s mission by providing children’s reference and information services, programming, and outreach while encouraging children’s use of the library. This position may serve as “person-in-charge” during evening and weekend hours.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  1.  Provides excellent customer service and maintains a courteous, positive image of the library when interacting with patrons and staff; works on public service desks providing information, reference and reader’s advisory services to all ages; explains circulation policies and procedures to patrons; answers questions regarding library records; and maintains patron and staff confidentiality
  1.  Creates, promotes, and presents children’s general programming, from infants to tweens, also including their parents, based on developmental needs and the inclusion of early literacy skills; and may coordinate, schedule, and present specific programming and services (i.e., Baby Time, Storytime, afterschool programs), will also serve as back up for other programs.
  1.   Engages and interacts with the community through tours, publicity, displays and merchandising; and collaborates with schools or community groups and provides outreach to communicate library services and programs
  1.  Maintains children’s collection (including labeling, weeding, and rotation of materials); may recommend the purchase of children’s materials; and may maintain specialized files, databases, or collections related to Children’s resources and materials
  1.  Acts as “person-in-charge” (PIC) of the facility or department in the absence of a supervisor or manager; assumes responsibility for safe and effective operation of the facility or department (including the initiation of emergency procedures as needed); and ensures that Serious Incident Reports and Insurance Reports are completed properly and submitted in a timely manner
  1.  May coordinate and direct volunteers
  1.  Provides input for monthly statistical reports
  1.  Keeps informed of library and departmental information and changes via electronic and written communication and attendance at staff meetings
  1.  Performs other related duties as assigned

Additional Info & Requirements

  1. Requires a BA or BS degree with a demonstrated interest in service to children
  2. Requires a minimum of 1 year of library or related experience working with children; prefer candidates with experience working with children in a library setting. Proficiency using MS Office software applications, and who can accurately type at least 45 words per minute.
  3. Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member, have a "whatever it takes" work ethic, and have an excellent customer service attitude.  Bilingual ability is a plus in serving our diverse patrons.
  4. Physical Requirements -  Requires ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds;  Requires ability to carry boxes of storytelling materials to and from library or other off-site locations as necessary. 
  5. Requires an essay. In order to be considered as an applicant for this position, you must compose and submit a typed, double-spaced, 250-300 word essay in response to the following question:  What would your ideal children’s library look like and why?

 Applications that are submitted without the above requested essays will not be considered for this position. Please attach your essay to your PPLD job application. You may include a resume and/or cover letter if you wish as uploaded attachments.

HR Info

Any questions regarding this position, please contact Human Resources at (719) 884-9800 Ext 6994. 

Applications must include required essay response to be considered for the position. 

Posted Oct 12, 2015