Librarian 2, InterLibrary Loan

Pikes Peak Library District

Penrose Library

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Wages

$24.00 to $26.30 per Hour   Calculate

Location

Colorado Springs, CO

Hours

40.00

MLS

Not Specified

Minimum Education

Master's Degree

Library Experience

Required

Supervisory Experience

Preferred

Type of Library

Public

This job is more than 3 weeks old or the application deadline has passed.

Job Description

  • Works on the public services desks providing reference services to walk-ins, over the phone, via email and instant messaging.
  • Assists and instructs patrons through material and on-line searches, computer software applications, reference/in-depth research, community referrals, and outside sources/collections.
  • Provides in-depth assistance and information about the library’s services and procedures; searches a variety of reference sources.
  • Provides reader’s advisory services.
  • Maintains confidentiality in all patron and staff interactions.
  • Promotes library services through tours, demonstrations, talks and displays.
  • Assess patron needs and provide pertinent materials in an organized fashion (including bibliographies, fact sheets, pathfinders, etc).
  • Serves as the “person in charge” in the absence of the Adult Services Manager.
  • Manages the Interlibrary Loan services; supervises and directs the work of regular library staff, work study students and volunteers. Responsible for interviewing, scheduling, training and evaluating staff.
  • Oversees several budgets and orders supplies for the Interlibrary Loan area.
  • Serves as a liaison with community groups and provides outreach to communicate services and programs.
  • Organize and conduct projects related to departmental goals and needs.
  • Uses computers, printers, fax, CD ROM and other business machines.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

HR Info

You may contact the Human Resources Office at (719) 531-6333, Ext. 1254.

Complete a PPLD online application located at ppld.org on the JOBS/VOLUNTEERS tab

Attachments should be submitted in the following file types: .doc, .xls, .xlsx, .pdf, .htm

Requires one essay response. In order to be considered as a qualified applicant for this position, you must write and submit one typed and double-spaced essay (250-350 words), in response to the following topic:

How does Interlibrary Loan fit with the mission of the Pikes Peak Library District?

Applications that are submitted without the above requested essay will not be considered for this position. Include the essay with your other PPLD job application materials.

Posted Jan 15, 2014