Public Services Associate

Jefferson County Public Library

Standley Lake

Application Deadline

Apply By Nov 15th, 2013

Wages

$3,083.83 to $3,854.75 per Month   Calculate

Location

Denver, CO

Hours

40.00

MLS

Not Required

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Library Experience

Required

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Public

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Job Description
PURPOSE: Work involves providing information to patrons in person, by phone, mail and via electronic means. Performs simple to moderately complex research activities; advises patrons on appropriate materials; locates materials through the use of manual and electronic databases in JCPL, other library systems, or other sources. Refers patrons to community resources and other appropriate resources for further information as necessary; and advises about on-line searching. Advises and instructs library patrons in using equipment necessary to access library resources. May present programming training or classes to the public, both on or off site. May be specialize in services to specific market segments (Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Spanish Speaking). ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Employee will provide information, referral, and reader’s advisory assistance to patrons in person, by phone, mail and via electronic means. Will perform simple to moderately complex research activities; advises patrons on appropriate materials; locates materials through the use of manual and electronic databases in JCPL, other library systems, or other sources. Refers patrons to community resources and other appropriate resources for further information as necessary; and advises about on-line searching. May create content for the web or social media. Employee will address and resolve complaints from patrons or will forward to appropriate staff as necessary. Promotes and presents programs, classes, workshops both in the library and off site. May be required to specialize in services to specific market segments (Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Spanish Speaking). Position must comply with laws governing patron privacy and confidentiality under CRS24-90-119, and the Code of Ethics of the American Library Association, as well as ADA governing public access to space and technology. Employee will provide quality programs presented in their area of specialty, including off-site locations. Promotes programs to target audiences. Promotes and presents programs and activities, including seasonal programs in their area of expertise. Conducts library tours and community outreach. Provides library instruction and patron education to the public, individually and in groups. Suggests program needs. Under supervision, assists in the development and maintenance of instructional tools, databases and reader’s advisory materials. Routinely provides direct customer service. Assists with evaluating and maintaining the existing collection through recommending and weeding of materials.
HR Info

Kathy Malek, HR GeneralistApplication must be made online.

Posted Nov 8, 2013