Job Description
Put on your favorite pair of jeans and come work with us at Lyons Regional Library! We are a small library with a big heart. Our patrons are eclectic, involved and passionate about community. We are an outdoorsy district full of natural beauty and inspirational scenery. If you like it when people laugh out-loud and kids giggle in the library this may be the place for you. We are looking for a team-player to work with our close-knit, hard-working, professional and experienced team. Everyone does a little bit of everything but the focus of this position is on Adult Patron Experiences. This includes but is not limited to: creating and implementing adult programming and keeping statistics on events; adult materials collection development; keeping track of data and using data to make decisions; and working within a budget. Our library is unique and is looking for programs that reflect our community -- innovative thinkers are encouraged to apply!
OVERVIEW
This position requires skills in reader’s advisory, collection development, reference, as well as a demonstrated proficiency and interest in current and emerging technologies. Duties include developing collections, delivering excellent customer service, planning and facilitating library programs for adults. Training is ongoing at our library and fostering career advancing skills for staff is important to management.
Our small staff is...
Fun
Hardworking
Positive
Patient
Willing to pitch in
Always trying new things
Unafraid to fail
Supportive of each other
Additional Info & Requirements
- Ability to work some Wednesday evenings and some Saturdays
- Able to bend down low, lift and move heavy objects
- Willingness to jump in when needed including shelving and light cataloging
- Experience working with the public
- Tech savvy and used to working with computers and technology
- Experience with social media and marketing for events including Facebook
- Exceptional customer service and patience, a general overall positive demeanor
- Spanish language skills are a plus but not required
- Proven ability to work with a diverse socio-economic population
- Must have a valid Colorado Driver’s license
- Pursue advocacy activities for the library including presentations, development of partnerships, media communications, and representation of the Library at community functions and conferences
- Any second language is appreciated
The Community
Lyons Regional Library District transitioned into a district on July 1, 2015. Before that the library was operated by the Town of Lyons. Due to the devastating floods of Sept. 2013 the library is in a temporary building on Main Street in Lyons. The plan, which is underway, is to build a new library building/community resource center of about 8,000 square feet in the Town of Lyons with a completion goal of Spring 2018. Our district currently serves about 4,500 patrons as well as a growing influx of tourists. Experience working in a district known for its natural beauty, camping, hiking, biking, fishing, kayaking, music festivals, and athletic and creative communities.
HR Info
Call Katherine Weadley, Director of Lyons Regional Library at 303-823-5165 with questions.
Please submit a resume and cover letter to: Katherine@lyonsregionallibrary.com by June 30, 2016. Visit our website at www.lyonsregionallibrary.org for a full job description. Please put ADULT EXPERIENCES LIBRARIAN in the subject line.