Adult Services Librarian

Pikes Peak Library District

Library 21C

Application Deadline

Apply By Mar 24th, 2014

Wages

$22.00 to $24.46 per Hour   Calculate

Location

Colorado Springs, CO

Hours

40.00

MLS

Not Specified

Minimum Education

Master's Degree

Library Experience

Required

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Public

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

Job Description

Seeking an energetic, enthusiastic and service-oriented professional to join

the Adult Services staff at the new 21st Century Library. You will work closely with our patrons,

answering questions, assisting with searches, promoting library services and implementing programs

for Adults. This exempt, full-time position will work as part of a collaborative team committed to

achieving the mission of the Pikes Peak Library District: to seek, engage and transform lives through

library services and resources that enrich individual lives and build community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Works on the public service desks 15-18 hours per week providing reference service to walk-ins,

    over the phone, via email and instant messaging.

  • Assists and instructs patrons through material and on-line searches, computer software

  • Provides readers’ advisory services

  • Maintains confidentiality in all patron and staff interactions

  • Promotes library services through tours, demonstrations, talks, and displays

  • Uses computers and assists patrons with computers and printers

  • Serves as the “person in charge” in the absence of the Adult/Teen Services Supervisor

  • May teach computer classes for the public

  • Plans and implements adult programs

  • Performs duties in collaboration with the Creative Computer Commons librarians as needed.

Must have flexibility to meet the needs of this

Additional Info & Requirements

  • One year of professional library experience with knowledge of library services, best practices and procedures

  • Excellent communication skills, demonstrates a “whatever-it-takes” work ethic, and models an excellent customer service attitude

  • Bilingual ability is a plus in serving our diverse community

HR Info

HR Contact is (719) 531-6333 ext 1254

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

Requires an essay response: In order to be considered as a qualified applicant for this position, you must write and submit a typed and double-spaced essay (300 - 350 words) in response to the following question:

                             “How will public libraries remain relevant in the future?

Posted Mar 15, 2014