Description
The Librarian I works in collaboration with other library staff to provide library services in one or more of the following areas: Public Services, Programming, Children’s Library, Collection Development, Cataloging, or Outreach. Librarian I staff look for opportunities to further the Library, Arts, History & CSU Extension mission to create welcoming spaces for opportunity, growth, trust and connection.
This role has a high level of responsibility and works with the supervisor and other members of their team to create goals for library services in their area of responsibility. They maintain a safe and welcoming environment for all members of the community. While performing Person-in-Charge (PIC) duties, they enforce safety policies and the Library’s Code of Conduct.
Essential Required Tasks/Examples of Duties
(The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job. The City and County of Broomfield retains the right to modify or change the duties or responsibilities and additional functions of the job at any time. Examples of duties are not intended to be all-inclusive or restrictive.)
Meets Library equity and diversity goals in assigned area.
Responds to requests in a timely manner.
Employs independent judgment while acting as PIC and interacting with patrons when there is more than one possible solution.
Reports statistics for assigned area.
Schedules, trains and supervises volunteer support for their assigned area.
Works on a reference desk to answer questions and provide reference and reader’s advisory services to connect patrons to community and library resources, including books and digital formats.
Maintains confidentiality of all patron data and information.
Stays up-to-date with current research and practices through professional development opportunities and professional librarian memberships to assess new needs in library services.
Ensures marketing for activities in their assigned area.
Meets with community members and maintains partnerships as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university- required
Master’s Degree in Library Science from an accredited college or university- preferred
Experience–
1 year experience required in a library setting or another related field.
Division area experience - required
One year formal or informal experience developing and leading programs and community engagement efforts for teens and/or adults in a public library setting or related field.
Teen and Adult Programming
One year library experience or another related field.
Public Services
Years of related experience may be substituted for required education, however education cannot be substituted for the necessary work experience. Candidates must meet the minimum required years of work experience.
Working Conditions
(The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities and neuro-differences to perform the essential functions.)
Work may be scheduled Monday through Sunday, including some holiday and evening hours. Regular, reliable attendance is required.
Work is performed in City/County work locations with the ability to perform some duties remotely as approved by the supervisor and Department Head.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, lift and move objects.
The employee must be able to move around the library in order to perform routine tasks: helping patrons locate library materials, conduct programs and attend meetings.
Physical demands are light and employees must sometimes push and lift items up to 10 lbs. to maintain safety and remove obstructions for staff and community accessibility.
Employees perform basic tasks and routinely work on computers and other electronic devices with software designated to complete work.
On-site attendance is required for most duties, including public interactions, community engagement and training activities.
This position may be eligible to work from home up to 1 day x week with the approval of their supervisor.
Necessary Applicant Traits
Knowledge and understanding about the principles, practices and tools related to public library work, with an emphasis on the delivery of patron-first service to all community members, bringing empathy and a proactive equity lens to every interaction.
Works effectively with team members on projects across the Library, Arts & History and CSU Extension teams.
Stays up-to-date with knowledge of library materials, including books, authors, periodicals, reference sources, and other library media sources in order to plan programs and respond to reference and reader’s advisory questions.
Strives to provide equitable library practices and services to meet community needs with cultural awareness and to share beneficial resources at the library.
Ability to handle stressful interactions with library patrons.
Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and library patrons.
Ability to work independently on tasks and duties in assigned area.
Performance Indicators
Performs duties within the organizational structure of the Department/Division, following appropriate procedures and policies. Evaluations are based on a common set of attributes: Customer Service; Accountability; Interpersonal Skills; Planning, Productivity, Execution; and Organizational Stewardship.
Working Relationships
INDEPENDENCE OF ACTION:
Works under the general direction of the Supervisor. Meets with the supervisor to establish overall goals and objectives. Exercises moderate independence of judgment in meeting assigned objectives and implementing department/division operations, services and programs.
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY:
Provides no supervision to part-time and full-time employees.
Provides some training to part-time and full-time employees and/or volunteers.
Some supervision of volunteers may be required.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Working in partnership with internal and external partners we serve our residents and others in the following ways: we are advocates and problem solvers, we treat each other with dignity, respect, and equity, we partner with each other in a positive manner, we value diversity and progressive thinking and we encourage new ideas and suggestions.
Phone
303-438-6320