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Library Associate - Community Relations & Marketing

High Plains Library District

Administration & Support Services

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Wages

$16.63 to $22.50 per Hour   Calculate

Location

Greeley, CO

Hours

24.00

MLS

Not Required

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Library Experience

Not Specified

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Public

Social

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

Job Description

Library Associate

Role: 

Drives Pop Up Library to off-site locations to provide library services; answers patron requests for information and assists with technology; checks materials in and out; plans and conducts programming and interactive experiences.

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Major Duties and Responsibilities:

30% - PATRON ASSISTANCE –Serves as the first point of contact for patrons providing assistance using library materials and information, searching the catalog, accessing databases, and navigating the Internet; identifies and communicates with supervisor opportunities for additional library services and/or supplemental services for various audiences; assists patrons with circulation functions which include, but are not limited to, issuing and updating library cards, placing holds, and addressing account problems; passes the patron on to a Librarian for further assistance beyond the efforts required of a reference interview . (Essential)

10% - CIRCULATION – Checks out and renews materials; Assists patrons with self-checkout and checking in materials; issues and updates library cards; and follows procedures and collects money for fines and over-dues; processes holds; checks in materials and sorts and routes the materials to their proper location in order to assist patrons with borrowing of materials.  (Essential)

30% - PROGRAM PLANNING & EXPERIENCE DEVELOPMENT – Plans informative and engaging programs/interactions for community and neighborhood events, school visits, etc. by using outcomes-based planning and evaluation tools identifies potential needs and interests of target audiences and shares relevant resources and services; assists with organizing and preparing organizational community engagement experiences and booth kits.  (Essential)

10% -MOBILE SERVICES– Helps maintain vehicle by performing driving checklists and reporting issues with the vehicle; drives vehicle to and from regularly scheduled stops and scheduled events; loads and unloads library materials using rolling carts; interprets library policy in absence of librarian or direct supervisor; and acts as Person In Charge (PIC) when at events. . (Essential)

5% - COLLECTION MAINTENANCE – Finalizes the processing of new materials by date stamping and/or placing collection identifying decals on materials; assists Librarians with weeding by pulling materials from shelves based upon a weeding list; informs Librarians about gaps in the collection in order to maintain an appealing, current, and useful collection.  (Essential)

10% - SHELVING – Shelves library materials by loading carts with returned materials; placing materials on the appropriate shelf according to Dewey decimal number, author name, or title in order to return materials to library shelves. (Non-Essential)

5% - OTHER DUTIES –5% - OTHER DUTIES - Assists with providing website content; creates booklists, displays, bulletin boards, electronic documents, and other special tools; and assists the Supervisor in order to ensure the smooth operation of the department. (Non-Essential)

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree

Experience: 

One year of similar or related experience

Able to read, write, and speak Spanish fluently (preferred)

Or any combination of education and experience which provides the success factors.

District Success Factors:

Focuses on the customer

Initiative

Contributes to a positive work environment

Strategic thinking

Pursues personal development

Continuous improvement

Takes pride in the workplace

Emotionally intelligent

Tactful

Knowledge of public library operations

Creativity

Job Success Factors:

Knowledge of public library reference service

Knowledge of print and online reference resources

Skill in reference interviewing

Skill in using and troubleshooting a variety of computers and mobile electronic devices

Skill in Windows, MS Office Suite, and Publisher

Skill in using Innovative Interfaces, Inc’s Sierra or another comparable automated library system

Skill in customer services including dealing with difficult patrons and volatile situations

Able to operate various office equipment including copiers

Able to plan and conduct age-appropriate programming

Able to use good judgment

Able to work in teams

Able to work with confidential information

Able to foster a nonjudgmental, supportive environment for a diverse population of users by using patience and effective communication to assure a positive learning experience

Physical Success Factors: 

Able to push a fully loaded book-cart weighing up to 200 lbs.

Able to lift 50 lbs.

This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.

Additional Info & Requirements

Pay Grade:  34 

Compensation/Benefits: $16.63 - $22.50 /hr including part-time benefits 

FLSA Classification:   Non-exempt 

Hours: Part-Time (20 hrs/wk); Some days, evenings and weekends 

Location: Administration & Support Services, CO 80631

Supervisor:  Districtwide Events and Experience Supervisor 

Supervises:  None 

Deadline: Open until filled 

Website
https://www.mylibrary.us/

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HR Info

Human Resources 970-506-8587

Posted Sep 20, 2019