Part-Time Librarian, Library

Part-time benefits FLSA Classification : Non-Exempt Hours: 24 hrs / wk Part-time; Some days, evenings, and weekends Location: Mead Library, Mead, CO 80542

Answers patron requests for information and assistance, assists patrons with self-check and library technology, and plans and conducts programs.

35% - PATRON ASSISTANCE - Serves as the first point of contact for patrons in assistance with using library materials and information, guiding them in searching the catalog and stacks, accessing databases, and navigating the Internet; and passes the patron on to a Librarian for further assistance beyond the efforts required of a reference interview. (20% - CIRCULATION - Checks out and renews materials; Assists patrons with self-checkout and checking in materials; issues and updates library cards; checks in materials and sorts and routes the materials to their proper location in order to assist patrons with borrowing of materials. (15% - TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTION - Serves as the first point of contact for patrons in assistance with using library technology; identifies opportunities for formal training in the library; and passes the patron on to a Librarian for further assistance beyond the efforts required of a reference interview. (15% - IN BRANCH PROGRAMMING- Typically under the guidance of a Librarian, develops informative and entertaining programs by using project management and outcomes-based planning and evaluation tools; assists in delivering programs to audiences within the library; assists Community Relations and Marketing with recruiting attendees in order to provide benefit to patrons, to promote use of library resources and represent the library district to the community. (10% - COLLECTION MAINTENANCE - Informs Librarians about gaps in the collection in order to maintain an appealing, current, and useful collection. (5% - OTHER DUTIES - Assists with providing website content, shelves library materials by loading carts with returned materials in order to return materials to library shelves; creates booklists, displays, bulletin boards, electronic documents and other special tools; and assists Supervisor in order to ensure the smooth operation of the department. (Education:

Bachelor’s Degree

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

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

Focuses on the customer

Knowledge of public library operations

Knowledge of public library reference service

Knowledge of print and online reference resources

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 work with confidential information

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts for transportation, dependent care and medical expenses

Tuition Reimbursement

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