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Library Aide Substitute

City of Loveland

Loveland, Colorado

Application Deadline

Apply By Nov 27th, 2020

Wages

$15.77 to $18.94 per Hour   Calculate

Location

Loveland, CO

Hours

Not Specified

MLS

Preferred

Minimum Education

Associate's Degree

Library Experience

Required

Supervisory Experience

Not Required

Type of Library

Public

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

Job Description

Substitutes for library staff with a variety of duties and levels of responsibility in all public service areas of the library. Flexible and varied schedule between 0-19 hours/week, requires evening & weekend hours. This position reports to the Teen Services Division Manager.
The salary range is $15.77-$22.12 per hour with a hiring range of $15.77-$18.94 depending on qualifications and experience.
This position will close to applicants on November 27, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. M.S.T.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Maintains flexible schedule and must be willing to report for work often on short notice
  • Provides customer service including reference, reader’s advisory and technology assistance for patrons of all ages both in person and by phone
  • Check library materials in and out, place reserves, process fines, make reservations for computer use and classes
  • Maintain overall organization, appearance and cleanliness of the library including but not limited to shelving materials, shelf reading, placing books on display, shifting within stacks
  • Collects money and makes change using a cash register or cash drawer
  • Regularly follow opening and/or closing procedures

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, skills & abilities:

General knowledge of computer based library systems, Microsoft Office, Outlook and the Internet. Ability to perform job duties effectively during relaxed and stressed activity levels within the department. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Familiarity with current library practices and materials. Knowledge of basic customer service philosophies. Ability to learn new task skills on the job. Ability to work independently, complete tasks on time and constructively problem solve.   Spanish language proficiency a plus. 

Core competencies:

Accountability, Integrity, Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust, Collaboration, Innovation, Safety, Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness

Education and/or experience

2 (two) years college coursework or Associates degree required.  An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year for year basis 1 (one) year library or closely related technology experience required; this is in addition to any years used to satisfy the education/experience requirement.

Licensure and/or certifications:

None

Material and equipment directly used:

Computers, keyboards, radio frequency antennas and barcode readers, automated materials handling system, bookcarts and bins, gaming systems, microfilm readers, audio and video players, cash register, photocopiers, telephone

Working environment/physical activities:

Works in a dynamic public library environment with extensive public contact. Must be able to visually scan library computer and staff screens and explain displayed information and direct customers to shelf locations. Must be able to position or move materials on varying height shelves and in file cabinets for extended periods of time. Must be able to move library carts weighing 50 pounds across a carpeted floor.  Flexible schedule requires evening and weekend hours. 

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A criminal history background check will be obtained pre-employment.

The Community

With over 300 days of sunshine, proximity to Rocky Mountain National Park, endless outdoor recreation options and a thriving arts, brewery, foodie and shopping scene, the City of Loveland has consistently been ranked as one of the top places to live, work and raise a family in the U.S.. Featured by USA Today in 2017 as one of the Most Idyllic Picturesque towns in America, the rest of the world is figuring out what we have known for quite some time… Loveland, Colorado has EVERYTHING YOU LOVE! ~ Love What You Do, Land With Us!

HR Info

To Apply Visit: https://www.cityofloveland.org/jobs

Posted Nov 16, 2020