Circulation Assistant

Jefferson County Public Library

Lakewood Library, Lakewood, CO

Application Deadline

Apply By May 22nd, 2008

Wages

$1,046.00 per Month   Calculate

Location

Denver, CO

Hours

20.00

MLS

Not Required

Minimum Education

High School (or Equivalent)

Library Experience

Preferred

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Public

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

Job Description

The successful candidate will be customer service oriented, enjoy working in a team environment and have a high energy level. Work involves using a computer, assisting patrons with questions and problems, checking items in and out, sorting and shelving books, answering phones, filing, and determining status of overdue materials.

Additional Info & Requirements

Minimum of 1 year customer service experience. Library experience preferred. You must be able to work some evenings, minor holidays, and weekends. Bilingual Spanish speakers encouraged to apply.

The Community

Lakewood Library celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2007 with a complete remodel to the existing building. When reopened in late August patrons found they now had a study room, numerous additional computer stations, a beautifully remodeled children's room and a spacious teen area. Lakewood library serves an area with 144,100 residents in the northern half of Lakewood, Jefferson County's largest city. The service area's population is diverse with a growing number of Spanish speakers. Lakewood Library is in a residential neighborhood just a few blocks from a busy commercial area. The library's staff of 23 provides reference services for children and adults, access to Jefferson County's extensive Online Library, about 188,000 items on its shelves, access to extensive law and government documents collections, and numerous free programs for all ages, including story times for children.

HR Info

A current resume and complete Jefferson County application must be completed along with a list of 3 professional references. Applications are available by fax at (303) 271-8411 or online at http://jefferson.lib.co.us/jobs/. Return to Jefferson County Human Resources, 3500 Illinois St, Suite 2500, Golden CO 80401; 303-271-8400.

Posted May 8, 2008