Job Description
POSITION TITLE: LIBRARIAN-ADULT SERVICES (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)
REQUISITION #: req687
DEPARTMENT: LIBRARY
LOCATION: LIBRARY
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Classified (Non-CBU)
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $48,174.00 - 57,809.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 5/27/2016.
Summary: Performs professional library services using research and communication to link customers with resources. Serves as an information advocate and innovative forward thinker who inspires learning, discovery and the development of 21st century skills for staff, volunteers, and the community. Offers a variety of literacy programming, content creation, and preservation. Inspires lifelong learning, collaboration, and advocates for the library in support of the library’s goals and mission. Emphasis may be placed on children, teen, and/or adult services for some positions.
Essential Duties: Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to any combination of the following tasks:
- Provides and models exceptional customer service by making patrons the first priority and effectively and efficiently performing job tasks.
- Presents a positive image of the library in attitude, communications and appearance while performing duties in both the public and staff areas.
- Establishes, maintains, and fosters positive, harmonious, professional, and effective working relationships.
- Creates and delivers exceptional programming and educational opportunities within the library, in the community, and virtually; may act as a representative to system-wide Programming Team.
- Takes a leadership role in coordinating various teams and districtwide initiatives.
- Supervises the Computer Lab and 3D printing staff.
- Promotes use of materials using Reader’s Advisory skills.
- Creates reference tools.
- Plans and directs or carries out special projects involving library promotion and outreach activity.
- Develops and maintains reference and circulation collections and exposes the libraries' rich collections and resources to the community.
- Learns, applies and teaches new technologies.
- Plans and directs staff and public training programs.
- Directs and oversees the work of volunteers and hourly staff.
- Serves as “Person In-Charge” in absence of Library Manager and handles emergencies as they arise.
- Communicates library policies and procedures.
- Performs daily duties in a manner consistent with the Library’s mission, goals, and objectives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Understands library policies, best practices, trends and current professional library theories and issues.
- Awareness of and willingness to stay up-to-date on current and emerging models, practices and tools used by public libraries for the access and discoverability of resources.
- Ability to understand and use library resources, both digital and physical, with proven ability to research, retrieve evaluate, and utilize information.
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products and other relevant technologies, social media outlets and Integrated Library Systems (ILS) software.
- Ability to provide leadership and embrace risk taking, innovation, collaboration and change.
- Must have excellent customer service skills.
- Must be able to listen, communicate, and positively interact with internal and external customers.
- Ability to analyze, take ownership and resolve requests and issues using critical thinking skills.
- Ability to lead, coordinate and manage special projects and initiatives.
- Must be able to present programs to a variety of audiences.
- Ability to operate with minimum supervision and work independently as well as cooperatively in a team environment.
- Ability to manage projects by applying critical thinking and analytical problem solving skills.
- Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to work with people of all ages, cultures and backgrounds in a variety of formats.
- Ability to work flexible schedule, including night and weekend shifts.
​Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience: Master's degree in library science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited university. Two years of related work experience in a library is preferred.
Language Abilities: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Fluency in Spanish is desirable.
Reasoning Abilities: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements: None required.
Work Environment and Physical Demands: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed and/or required to:
- Work primarily in a library environment and sometimes in community settings.
- Regularly sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, talk and hear.
- Regularly reach, lift and move arms above shoulder level.
- Occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl climb or balance.
- Occasionally lift and/or move materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
- Concentrate on and complete tasks in the presence of distractions.
- Regularly operate a variety of standard office equipment including a computer, laptop and/or tablet PC, telephone, e-reader, calculator, cash register, bar code reader, copy and fax machines.
- Continuous and repetitive arm, hand and eye movement.
- Moderate to loud noise levels.
- Travel to/from meetings and various locations.
- Work a varied schedule at various locations, including weekends and evenings.
The Poudre River Public Library District will make reasonable accommodations for access to Library District services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.
The Poudre River Public Library District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to race, religion, gender, age (40 years or older), national origin, color, creed, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, or other characteristics protected by law.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND AND MOTOR VEHICLE CHECK REQUIRED.
Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.
The Community
What is it about library work that fuels your spirit? Maybe you’re looking for that next career challenge AND looking to sharpen your mountain biking skills? Have you dreamed of white water rafting, beer festivals and bike trails? This is a place where it all melds together. Bonus: you love libraries, working with curious and interested adults, have honed your leadership talents, and are looking for that perfect intersection. Interested? Apply online by using the following link:
https://fcgov.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=2&c=fcgov
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https://www.poudrelibraries.org/
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HR Info
Please apply online: https://fcgov.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=2&c=fcgov.