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Job Description

Arapahoe Libraries is looking for a Library Specialist who is proficient in Russian to deliver storytimes for our progressive library system.  Are you passionate about the library? Please read the complete job description, and if these are experiences and qualifications you have, then we want to hear from you.

Location: Eloise May Library, 1471 S. Parker Road, Denver, CO 80231

Reports to: Supervisor

Supervises: 0

Pay Rate: $15.63 - $19.50

Hours:  Part-time, 20 hours per week.  Must be flexible to work evenings and weekends.

NOTE: Demonstrated Proficiency in Russian required.

Role: Assists patrons in the use of the library by delivering outstanding and personalized service in all areas. Performs/delivers storytimes in Russian in the children's area of the library.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

70% PATRON ASSISTANCE

• Greets patrons and provides proactive assistance
• Provides personalized advisory services to patrons
• Assists patrons with library account maintenance (check out, placing holds, fines)
• Helps patrons with general reference and tech assistance
• Provides handoff to various other specialists when appropriate
• Merchandises
• Promotes library services, programs and offerings

30% MATERIAL PROCESSING

• Processes materials, shelves, handles holds

Qualifications:

Two to five years of similar or related experience, preferred.

Bachelor's degree, preferred.

Ability to work varying shifts, including evenings and weekends, required.

Demonstrated proficiency in Russian, required.

Knowledge of informational databases, preferred.

Intermediate technology skills for Windows, Word, Excel, and Outlook, required.

Intermediate skills in Sierra, preferred.

Ability to be mobile 100% of the time.  Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and push a loaded wheeled book truck weighing up to 100 pounds and ability to lift up to 35 pounds unassisted, regularly and up to 50 pounds assisted occasionally required.

Ability to focus on the customer, show integrity, be inclusive, enjoy learning and have fun.

Ability to exercise confidence and excitement in the vast technological and online resources the Library District has available.

Ability to provide intermediate advisory services to patrons in all collection formats and genres, and advanced advisory services in one area of choice.

Passionate about the mission of public libraries.

Comfortable with the principles of intellectual freedom.

At Arapahoe Libraries, we believe in turning every search for knowledge into a helpful adventure.  Our 300 employees come together to build a rock-solid team that achieves far more collectively than we could ever do alone.  We provide competitive compensation and benefits including healthcare, paid time off, and retirement plans.

Learn more about our Vision, Values, Mission at: http://arapahoelibraries.org/vision-values-mission/

Arapahoe Libraries is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO)and sustaining an inclusive culture. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law.

The Community

Established in 1966, the Arapahoe Library District serves more than 200,000 residents living in Arapahoe County. Arapahoe County and other major suburban counties make up the greater metropolitan area surrounding Denver, Colorado. The Arapahoe Library District operates eight branch libraries, including mobile library services, and a library at the County Detention Center, funded by the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Department. A seven-member Board of Trustees sets the library budget and determines policy.

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