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Job Description

JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY (JCPL) is hiring customer service and team oriented individuals for our OPERATIONS PAGE positions at the Lakewood Library and the Library to You Team! You will be solving problems using prioritization, process planning and establishing a workflow to ensure a positive experience for the Library community. Your leadership and problem solving abilities will guide the work of your fellow teammates. If you are a creative problem solver with organizational skills, then this full time (40 hours/week) benefited position may be the job for you!

Jefferson County Public Library offers great benefits: Generous paid time off and paid holidays, flexibility to assist in your work/life balance, various benefit and wellness opportunities helping you maintain a healthy lifestyle, a tuition reimbursement program and trainings for personal and professional growth.

Eligibility for the Library to You position includes obtaining a Colorado Driver's License within 90 days of hire. This position is located at the administrative area inside the Lakewood Library and includes operating library vehicles and traveling between multiple library locations.

The position at the Lakewood Library does not require a driver's license and fully operates within the Lakewood Library. 

Applicants interested in one or both of these opportunities should apply, your location preference will be indicated during the interview process.

CORE LIBRARY SERVICE

• Delivers high-level customer service skills to determine patron needs.
• Creates a positive, inviting atmosphere for all patrons.
• Responds to patrons’ requests for assistance via telephone, mail, email or in person, and/or assisting with various material and equipment.
• Trains patrons in use of self-check-out machines and automatic material handling systems.
• Processes materials including but not limited to checking library materials in/out and routing materials to other locations as needed.
• Performs basic author/title and informational searches.
• Maintains records including computer and tangible files.
• Collects statistical information pertaining to circulation and patronage.
• Generates requests as needed for the daily maintenance of library computers.
• Prepares items to be shelved or repaired.
• Under the direction of the Operations or Public Services Supervisor, determines the status of damaged materials and recommends charges as appropriate.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

• Answers in-person inquiries, helps patrons locate needed materials and refers patron to other appropriate assistance.
• Ensures adherence to established policies, procedure and standards.
• Notifies Operations or other supervisor(s) of problems as non-routine situations arise.
• Uses library computer systems & automated equipment.
• Submits records and reports as required by library management.

3 L MERCHANDISING

• Participates in the design and creation of displays and informational and directional aids.
• Ensures access to all materials both physical and digital.
• Assists with the general appearance and safety of the location.

OPERATIONAL ORGANIZATION

• May assist in coordinating the work and schedules of ancillary staff and volunteers.
• Builds and maintains current knowledge of the library profession by utilizing electronic and physical resources.
• Stays current on new trends and technologies by participating in trainings and other development activities.
• Participates in staff and division meetings.
• May participate on committees and/or task forces as assigned.
• Suggests best practices and procedures for Pages.
• May assist in coordinating the work of volunteers.
• Keeps current on library policies and procedures relevant to division and library as a whole.
• Monitors adherence to Library policies, procedures and communicates polices to patrons as necessary.
• Supervises staff in area of responsibility.
• Administers and makes recommendations for routine personnel matters affecting subordinates, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, assigning, scheduling, granting leave, appraisals, and taking corrective action.
• Assists with conducting performance evaluations and with communicating short- and long-term goals and objectives of JCPL and the division.
• Submits personnel records and reports as required by the County.
• Assists and advises subordinates as necessary, resolving problems as non-routine situations arise, and ensuring adherence to established policies, procedures and standards.
• Communicates changes in policy and procedures to direct reports and implements them as directed.

Preferred - One year of customer service experience.

Preferred - One year of library experience.

Preferred - One year of experience supporting managers & operations leadership.

Preferred - One year of experience training new hires and volunteers.

Preferred - One year of experience with an auto sorter/material handling system.

Preferred - Experience with Sierra or other ILS.

Benefits & Additional Compensation Info

Our mission at Jefferson County includes providing exceptional service to the members of our community, and we believe that we can empower our employees to provide that service by providing excellent benefits, including: generous paid time off in addition to paid holidays, flexible schedules to encourage work/life balance, wellness opportunities to encourage maintaining a healthy lifestyle, tuition reimbursement programs, trainings for personal and professional growth, retirement savings plans with company match, and Medical/Vision/Dental plans customizable to your budget for individuals and families.

The Community

Jefferson County Public Library is committed to providing an inclusive workplace. We seek individuals with the same passion and commitment to providing equal access to information and opportunities for our community. We value diversity and strive to incorporate our values: innovation, accountability and excellence in all our work and interactions.

OUR PROMISE

Jefferson County Public Library will always be here to connect you to the people, ideas and inspiration for whatever's next in life.  Define your destination, and we'll help you get there.  So you can always be learning.  Always be creating.  And always be discovering something new.

MISSION
We help to build an educated and vibrant community by providing equal access to information and opportunities.

VISION
We will be the essential destination where all generations connect, discover, and create.

VALUES
We serve with care; everyone is welcome here.  We meet you where you are, give you our full attention, and strive to exceed your expectations. 
Our core values are Innovation, Accountability, and Excellence.