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Job Description

This is a multifaceted job position that will evolve to fit library needs. It is for the person who doesn't like to get bored doing the same thing all the time, is flexible and is not afraid of change. It offers an exciting opportunity to work with a great team of professionals, be creative, plan programs, serve patrons of all ages, reach out and be a part of the community we serve. It is for the person who wants to grow and explore new ways to make a real difference in the lives of the people in our community. Essential Duties: •Plans, coordinates, implements and evaluates adult and family library programs to meet community needs, expressed or perceived •Participates in the development and maintenance of library collections •Maintains a current knowledge of books, authors and trends in library services and programs •Participates in the development and maintenance of the library’s webpage and social media accounts •Develops marketing materials for promoting library materials and programs, including slideshows •Assesses patron needs and provides pertinent materials in an organized format (e.g. bookmarks, bibliographies, fact sheets) •Provides instruction and training to library staff •Provides online reference service, both internally and through AskColorado •Leads library book club •Provides cheerful, friendly, professional, courteous assistance to library patrons, answers reference and reader’s advisory questions, provides information, computer assistance, part of positive overall experience for the patron Personal Qualifications: •Must be outgoing, enthusiastic, creative, positive, and genuinely enjoy working with people, getting to know the community and working with community members to ensure the library’s central role •Views every interaction as an opportunity to be part of a positive overall experience for the patron •Self-starter with strong organizational and time management skills, able to work independently to solve problems with minimal supervision •Ability to maintain flexibility to adapt to a variety of workload assignments •Must have a curious mind •Must have a collaborative work style and enjoy being part of a team Physical: •Position requires the physical stamina to perform the necessary duties involved in library work

Additional Info & Requirements

Salary is Dependent On Experience.•Requires computer literacy with extensive experience in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel Publisher and PowerPoint •Ability to learn new software •Ability to perform basic technology/computer troubleshooting for patrons and other staff members •Knowledge of and ability to use electronic resources, ebooks, ereaders, emagazines, eaudio •Experience in social media, especially Facebook •Experience in PR preferred and ability to develop, integrate and implement public relations and marketing •Ability to teach computer classes to the public •Reference experience with patrons of all ages •Excellent written and oral communication skills to interact effectively with people of all ages •Thorough working knowledge of established library resources, methodology, current and future trends and specific knowledge of library technology systems and programs

The Community

Rampart Library District serves the communities of the RE-2 School District in Teller County, specifically Woodland Park, Divide, Florissant as well as unincorporated areas, a population of about 17,500. Patrons are frequently from bordering areas in Park County, Douglas County, El Paso County and the rest of Teller County. Summer residents come from out of state to enjoy the active lifestyle and scenic beauty of Pikes Peak and the Rampart Range. The main library is located in Woodland Park and is a gathering place for the residents and is actually the reason why some have relocated or retired to the “City Above the Clouds”. Rampart Library District has a branch library in Florissant about 15 miles to the west of Woodland Park. Our communities are very important to us and we reach out to meet needs in every way we can. We try to provide “Something for Everyone.”

HR Info

Phyllis Delaney 719-687-9281 ext. 102 phyllisd@rampartlibrarydistrict.orgApplication can be found on our website, or can be picked up at the Woodland Park Public Library. Please fill out and return by mail or in person to the attention of Phyllis Delaney.