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Job Description

SUMMARY: Provides assistance and programming to library customers of all ages using research, communication and customer service skills and knowledge. Performs a wide variety of professional level services in support of the District’s goals and mission. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive. • Provides reference services to patrons of all ages. • Promotes use of materials using reader’s advisory skills. • Furnishes information on library activities, facilities, rules, and services. • Explains and assists in use of electronic and print resources. • Creates reference tools. • Implements programs under the guidelines of the Programming Team that aligns with District needs. • Conducts programming activities including children’s storytimes and teen programs as assigned. • Plans and directs or carries out special projects involving library promotion and outreach activity. • Works cooperatively with other staff, volunteers, and supervisors. • Serves as District representative/liaison to professional and community groups. • Plans and directs staff and public training programs. • Solicits funding and donations for library programs. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position is responsible for the supervision of employee(s). Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: • Demonstrated knowledge of the Dewey classification system. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to work with all age groups in a variety of formats. • Demonstrated positive attitude, excellent interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and a sense of humor in working with customers, coworkers, volunteers and community. • Ability to use word processing, database, photo editing, publishing and spreadsheet software. • Ability to effectively utilize electronic resources. • Ability to provide excellent customer service. • Ability to organize tasks and responsibilities and pay attention to accuracy and detail. EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited university. Experience providing public library programming preferred. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general periodicals, professional journals, and technical procedures. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Spanish language skills preferred. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to creatively problem-solve. Ability to negotiate and handle stressful situations in a positive and flexible manner. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: None required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The demands on the visual sense are high. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Standard library work environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly scheduled night and weekend work is expected. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Community

The City of Fort Collins is a full-service municipality that operates under the Council / Manager form of government, nationally recognized for providing our nearly 140,000 residents with exceptional services. Located in northern Colorado, just 65 miles north of Denver, Fort Collins is home to Colorado State University and an outstanding public school system. Fort Collins offers a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural and recreation opportunities, a strong economic base, and diverse employment opportunities. Recognized by Money Magazine as the nation’s best place to live in 2006, and by Frommer’s as one of the country’s best places to raise a family, Fort Collins seems to truly have it all. The City of Fort Collins strives to provide its employees with a competitive pay and benefit package including: Medical, Dental, Life & Vision Insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; Paid Sick Leave (15 days/yr); Short- and Long-Term Disability; 9 Paid Holidays; Paid Vacation (15 days 1st–3rd yrs to max of 24 days at 20 yrs); Social Security + 401A; Deferred Compensation (457 Plan); Employee Assistance Program; Wellness Programs. THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

HR Info

TO APPLY: Only on-line applications accepted for this position. This position is with the Poudre River Public Library District. Salaries and benefits are provided by the Library District. The City of Fort Collins provides administrative services to the Library District. Visit the City of Fort Collins’ website at www.fcgov.com/jobs to apply on-line by Friday, January 21, 2011. Requisition #10078. City of Fort Collins, Human Resources Department, 215 N. Mason, P.O. Box 580, Fort Collins, CO 80522. (970) 221-6535. Public access computers are available at City H.R. Dept., Poudre River Public Libraries, and the Larimer County Workforce Center.