Job Description
- Works approximately 18 hours per week at the Reference and East Teen Center public service desks assisting patrons in person and over the telephone. Provides reference services, assists in research, and performs in-depth searches and bibliographic identification
- Maintains confidentiality in all interactions with patrons
- Staffs PPLD’s “Ask A Librarian” email reference and PPLD’s IM Reference Service
- Works closely with PPLD’s Adult Services public trainers, coordinates the adult public computer classes. Is responsible for announcing the quarterly district trainer meetings, setting the agendas and facilitating the meetings. Oversees the class curricula revisions. Implements new classes based on patron demand. Organizes training for the trainers as needed. Teaches 2-3 public computer classes per month. Recruits volunteers to assist with the computer classes.
- Maintains the online Adult Services Training Manual including staff training reference exercises and questions
- Teaches staff Finding Info @ Our Library classes for our State and Community Recommended Websites and Telephone Etiquette
- Represents the library through instructional tours, demonstrations, talks and by participating in transactions
- Participates in committees or teams as requested
- Acts as “Person in Charge” on evenings and weekends in the absence if the Adult Services Manager
- Is comfortable with computers, eReaders, devices and online resources
- Performs other job-related duties and projects as assigned
Additional Info & Requirements
Requires a written essay. 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:
Why are your specific skills and talents the best match for PPLD's Computer Class Coordinator?
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
HR Info
PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION:
1. Complete a PPLD online application located at ppld.org on the JOBS/VOLUNTEERS tab
2. Attachments should be submitted in the following file types: .doc, .xls, .xlsx, .pdf, .htm
3. If you require an accommodation to complete your job application, please contact the Human
Resources Office at (719) 531-6333, Ext. 1254.
4. Application must include required essay to be considered for the position.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
All selected candidates…
- are required to complete a Department of Homeland Security I-9 Form at the time of hire and must be able to provide acceptable documentation in order to verify his/her legal right to be employed in the U.S. (pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986)
- are subject to a full reference and background investigation including verification of identification (including verification of Social Security number using USCIS E-verify), education, former employment, and criminal history.
- may be uniformly tested for job-related skills and required physical abilities
- may be required to undergo a physical examination after a job offer is extended in order to ensure that the job’s physical requirements are met
- must understand and comply with PPLD’s drug-free workplace policy
- understand and agree that they have been hired at the will of the employer and that employment may be terminated at any time, with or without reason, and with or without notice, in accordance with Colorado law