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Library Associate Substitute

High Plains Library District

Firestone, CO

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Wages

$16.63 to $22.50 per Hour   Calculate

Location

Longmont, CO

Hours

Not Specified

MLS

Not Required

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Library Experience

Preferred

Supervisory Experience

Not Required

Type of Library

Public

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

Job Description


Library Associate   

  

Pay Grade: 34  

Compensation/Benefits:$16.63 - $22.50 /hr  

FLSA Classification: Non-exempt  

Hours: on-call; Some days, evenings, and weekends  

Location:  Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone, CO 80504  

Supervisor:Patron Services Supervisor  

Supervises:None  


 

Role:  

Answers patron requests for information and assistance, assists patrons with self-check and library technology, and plans and conducts programs.  

Major Duties and Responsibilities:  

35% - PATRON ASSISTANCE – Serves as the first point of contact for patrons in assistance with using library materials and information, guiding them in searching the catalog and stacks, accessing databases, and navigating the Internet; and passes the patron on to a Librarian for further assistance beyond the efforts required of a reference interview. (Essential)  

20% - CIRCULATION – Checks out and renews materials; Assists patrons with self-checkout and checking in materials; issues and updates library cards; and follows procedures and collects money for fines and over-dues; processes holds; checks in materials and sorts and routes the materials to their proper location in order to assist patrons with borrowing of materials. (Essential)  

15% - TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTION –  Serves as the first point of contact for patrons in assistance with using library technology; identifies opportunities for formal training in the library; advises patrons on availability of classroom and individual technology instruction; and passes the patron on to a Librarian for further assistance beyond the efforts required of a reference interview. (Essential)  

15% - IN BRANCH PROGRAMMING– Typically under the guidance of a Librarian, develops informative and entertaining programs by using project management and outcomes-based planning and evaluation tools; assists in delivering programs to audiences within the library; assists Community Relations and Marketing with recruiting attendees in order to provide benefit to patrons, to promote use of library resources and represent the library district to the community. (Essential)  

10% - COLLECTION MAINTENANCE – Informs Librarians about gaps in the collection in order to maintain an appealing, current, and useful collection. (Essential)  

5% - OTHER DUTIES – Assists with providing website content, shelves library materials by loading carts with returned materials in order to return materials to library shelves; creates booklists, displays, bulletin boards, electronic documents and other special tools; and assists Supervisor in order to ensure the smooth operation of the department.  (Non-Essential)  


 

Minimum Requirements:  

Education: 

Bachelor’s Degree   

Experience:  

One year of similar or related experience  

Able to read, write, and speak Spanish fluently (preferred)  

Or any combination of education and experience which provides the success factors.  

District Success Factors:  

Focuses on the customer  

Initiative  

Contributes to a positive work environment  

Strategic thinking  

Pursues personal development    

Continuous improvement  

Takes pride in the workplace  

Emotionally intelligent  

Tactful  

Knowledge of public library operations  

Creativity   

Job Success Factors:  

Knowledge of public library reference service   

Knowledge of print and online reference resources   

Skill in reference interviewing    

Skill in using and troubleshooting a variety of computers and mobile electronic devices  

Skill in Windows, MS Office Suite, and Publisher   

Skill in using Innovative Interfaces, Inc’s Sierra or another comparable automated library system  

Skill in customer services including dealing with difficult patrons and volatile situations  

Able to operate various office equipment including copiers  

Able to plan and conduct age-appropriate programming  

Able to use good judgment  

Able to work in teams  

Able to work with confidential information  

Able to foster a nonjudgmental, supportive environment for a diverse population of users by using patience and effective communication to assure a positive learning experience  

Physical Success Factors:  

Able to push a fully loaded book-cart weighing up to 200 lbs.  

Able to lift 50 lbs.   


 


 

This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.  

Additional Info & Requirements

Pay Grade: 34  

Compensation/Benefits:$16.63 - $22.50 /hr  

FLSA Classification: Non-exempt  

Hours: on-call; Some days, evenings, and weekends  

Location:  Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone, CO 80504  

Supervisor:Patron Services Supervisor  

Supervises:None  

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Posted Jan 28, 2022