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Job Description

Working at Poudre River Public Library District is about being part of a dynamic organization that is transforming the community and having fun along the way. You’ll be instrumental in helping our library customers connect to the ideas, information, and resources that spark their curiosity and support lifelong learning. More than 1 million people come through our doors each year and tens of thousands more access important library services online and through our outreach efforts, making the Library District – and its staff – an indispensable public resource. Come check us out! 

SELECTION PROCESS:  Application deadline is 5:00 pm MT on April 17, 2018.  All applicants must apply online and submit a cover letter and resume. 

Applicants will receive an email acknowledgment when the application has been successfully submitted.  Completed applications will be forwarded to the hiring manager.  Applicants who are selected for further testing or interviews will be contacted by someone on the hiring team to schedule. Please keep your contact information up-to-date.

 Post-offer background check required.  

Job Description

Job Title:            Library Assistant

Reports To:        Library Manager

Location:            Council Tree Library

Job Type:           Part-time 20 hours per week, Classified

FLSA Status:      Non-exempt

Rate of Pay:       $19.25 per hour

Schedule:            Varies

Benefits:         This position is eligible for part-time benefits

Summary: Actively assists library customers with finding and using library resources, including the online catalog, public computers and variously-formatted materials. Plans and implements programs and provides programming support.  Establishes and maintains resource displays.     

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Routinely provides direct customer service.
• Assists customers in locating and using library resources, including the online catalog, public computers and variously-formatted materials. Provides readers’ advisory to customers.
• Provides accurate informational and directional assistance to customers.
• Frequently uses new technology in daily duties and to support patrons with new software, hardware and mobile devices.
• May create, plan and implement story times for young children. May plan and implement public programs with assistance from volunteers and other District staff.
• Circulates the library floor regularly while performing other work duties in order to proactively assist customers.
• Actively participates in merchandising library’s collections.
• May assist with special projects and or programs both in- and outside the library, including digital literacy instruction.
• Assists or may lead response to emergency situations including responding to customers in violation of the Library Behavior Rules.
• Performs all Person in Charge duties as needed.
• Performs collection maintenance duties including tidying and shelving.
• May oversee and direct the work of hourly employees and volunteers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Ability to demonstrate excellent communication skills with a diverse population including effective speaking, listening and writing.
• Skill in operating a computer and working with attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive working in an environment that requires constant public contact with people from all backgrounds and age groups. 
• Ability to demonstrate positive attitude, excellent interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity and a sense of humor working with customers, coworkers and community.
• Ability to creatively solve problems, negotiate and handle stressful situations in a positive manner.
• Experience working with children, knowledge of child development and ability to manage and engage children strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of current and classic books, authors and illustrators for a variety of ages preferred.
• Knowledge of general areas within the arts, sciences, literature, as well as periods of history and geography preferred.
• Skill in using basic workplace technology including email, internet, file management, data entry, word processing and automated software.
• Ability to provide superior customer service.
• Ability to resolve customer complaints and handle emergency situations preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university plus one year library or related customer service experience required. Technical knowledge and experience using downloadable materials 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 English is required.  Fluency in Spanish or other language is desirable. 

Certificates and Licenses:

None required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

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) 221-6740 for assistance.

Poudre River Public Library District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to gender (regardless of gender identity or gender expression), race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age 40 years or older, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by law. For the purpose of this Library District policy “sexual orientation” means a person’s actual or perceived orientation toward heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality. 

BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED.

Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.

The Community

Located in northern Colorado, Fort Collins is home to Colorado State University and an outstanding public school system.

Nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Fort Collins offers exciting recreational opportunities, unique cultural offerings, and is a regional center for employment and shopping.

Throughout the year, live music and entertainment, as well as great local dining, can be found throughout the historic downtown area. Fort Collins offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a larger city.

If you are seeking the Colorado lifestyle and a community in which you can reinvent and reinvigorate yourself then Fort Collins is your city.

For more information, please visit the City of Fort Collins website:  http://www.fcgov.com/visitor/

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https://www.poudrelibraries.org/

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HR Info

Applicants must apply online and submit a cover letter and resume.