Job Description
JOB LOCATION
Central Library System Support 14949 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1563
City of Aurora, Colorado
It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
Why Work for Aurora?
- Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
- Diverse community
- Competitive total compensation package
- Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
- Light rail station minutes away
- On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
- Access to innovation workspaces
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Salary to commensurate with experience.
The hiring range for this position is $18.13 – $22.66/hourly
The salary range for this position is $18.13 – $28.33/hourly
The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come-first serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.
- Assist with processing incoming materials/content, including physical books/AV materials, e-content, and tech devices
- Create and maintain serials holdings records
- Check-in and process periodicals
- Support collection maintenance efforts, such as weeding and re-balancing the collection.
- Run departmental reports on a routine basis and record data
- Provide support to the catalog and collection librarians and assists with special projects as needed
- Assist with the selection of materials
- Provide backup for ILL and mailroom (receiving shipments)
- Additional duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS
A combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the minimum education and experience requirements on a year for year basis
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree
Experience:
- 1 year of library experience
Preferred:
- Experience and use of ILS software
- Knowledge of collection management processes and procedures
- Knowledge of cataloging standards, processes, and procedures
- Knowledge of serials processes and procedures
Knowledge:
- Routine software and business applications, including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Windows, and databases
- Integrated library systems software, collection maintenance applications, and web applications for library operations and functions
Abilities:
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, peers and library staff at all levels, citizens, library users
- communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Ability to use general office equipment
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations
- Adept at MS Excel or other spreadsheet software
- Possesses strong interpersonal, communication, time management, and organizational skills
Physical Demands:
- Primarily light to moderate physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 30 pounds with or without assistance.
- Frequent lifting, carrying, walking, and standing.
- May require frequent pulling, pushing, bending, and stooping.
- Frequent hand/eye coordination for operation of office equipment, carts, and moveable shelving
- Vision for reading and interpreting reports and data analysis and preparation.
- Frequent speech communication, hearing and listening to maintain communication with employees and citizens.
Work Environment:
- Works primarily in clean, comfortable environment.
Equipment Used:
- Standard business and professional tools and equipment
- This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g., vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.
Essential Personnel:
- When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel
For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check and drug screening. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.