Job Description
GENERAL OVERVIEW:
Do you love the energy and enthusiasm of a library buzzing with children and families in creative play? Do you love engaging with members of the community and enjoy presenting story times and other programs for all
ages? Are you committed to the importance of library services to families?
Is excellent customer service your forte? Do you thrive on new and ever changing opportunities inside the library and beyond? Our ideal candidate has a passion for libraries, is open to new ideas and will bring energy, enthusiasm, and a sense of
humor to work.
JOB DUTIES:
- Provides excellent customer service and maintains a courteous, positive image of the library when interacting with customers and staff; works at library service points providing information, reference services, and reader’s advisory services; answers questions regarding library policies, procedures, and records; and maintains customer and staff confidentiality.
- Assists in the creation, promotion and presentation of library programs, both in the library and through outreach activities; may coordinate with individuals and community organizations to plan and schedule special programs and services; maintains and reports accurate records of programs and services provided.
- Helps to evaluate, recommend, and select materials for the library’s collections; helps to maintain collections through weeding and rotation of materials.
- Assists customers with the use of library equipment and resources, including computers, e‐readers, the online catalog, automated reference tools, the Internet, databases, printers, scanners and new technologies.
- Keeps informed of library information and changes via electronic and written communication and attendance at staff meetings.
- Completes special projects as assigned, in a timely manner.
- May coordinate and direct volunteers.
- Keeps current on library trends and technology.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
The Community
Lafayette's panoramic view of the Rocky Mountains inspires our view into the future. We value our heritage, our unique neighborhoods, a vibrant economy, and active lifestyles. We envision a future that mixes small town livability with balanced growth and superior City services.
HR Info
Complete City of Lafayette application prior to application deadline