Sr. Library Specialist - Davies Library (part-time 30 hours)

The Title: SENIOR LIBRARY SPECIALIST (30 hours)

Location: Davies Library, 128 2nd Avenue, Deer Trail, CO 80105

Reports to: Supervisor, Branch

FLSA Status: Non-exempt, part-time 30 hours

Pay Rate: $21.30 - $25.05

Purpose: Welcomes and assists all community members and patrons to explore and connect with library resources; provides training and modeling, collaborates with other departments, and provides and demonstrates equitable service to patrons and staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

60% PATRON ASSISTANCE AND COLLECTION MAINTENANCE

General patron assistance:

• Greets all library visitors and provides proactive assistance.
• Assists patrons with library account inquiries, including cash register transactions.
• Provides intermediate advisory and reference services to patrons in a variety of collections and genres.
• Connects patrons with other library staff as needed.
• Promotes and supports library resources, programs and events.
• Listens to patron feedback and shares through appropriate channels.
• Sets expectations for library use, de-escalates and resolves patron concerns.
• Straightens and cleans up the library to provide a welcoming experience.
• Ability to explain policies and procedures to patrons and staff.

Technology assistance:

• Assists patrons with intermediate skills for in-library technology such as printers, copiers, faxes, scanners, and PCs.
• Assists patrons with basics of using the digital media station.
• Exhibits intermediate troubleshooting skills of technology applications such as email, Microsoft Office, Wi-Fi, Adobe, etc.
• Assists patrons with troubleshooting of audio/visual equipment in reservable spaces.
• Displays intermediate skills and troubleshooting ability with library e-resources.
• Connects patrons with other library staff as needed for advanced technology needs.

Collection Maintenance:

• Performs library materials collection maintenance.
• May serve as branch display coordinator.
• Merchandizes library materials, creates and maintains library displays.
• Processes and shelves library materials and patron holds.
• Utilizes material replenishment and inventory intelligent management system.
• Exhibits knowledge of troubleshooting Intelligent Materials Management System issues.

20% TRAINING AND SHADOWING

• Takes assignments from leadership team to address learning objectives for Library Specialist staff and volunteers.
• Conducts on-the-job training for Library Specialist staff and volunteers.
• Provides proactive feedback to the learning and development team on efficacy of training and participates in improving training.
• Models correct processes and procedures and provides feedback in a positive and encouraging manner to the trainee.
• Collaborates and communicates with others using a growth mindset.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and empowers others to be adaptable to change.

20% LEARNING AND COLLABORATION

• Stays current on library technology, offerings, and trends.
• Keeps up to date on internal communication and information to effectively assist patrons and co-workers.
• Actively participates in learning activities to increase own knowledge.
• Takes initiative to consistently update skills to effectively assist patrons and co-workers.
• Promotes positive, inclusive and equitable relationships with co-workers and collaborates with others to meet the needs of staff and patrons.
• Serves as liaison to various district departments and libraries such as participating in meetings or liaison assignments as an active contributor.
• May develop and deliver programs and events depending on location, for example: Storytime and patron events. **

Performs other related duties and may contribute to cross-functional initiatives and projects as assigned and requested.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of experience providing library services to patrons including providing reference and advisory services.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and travel district-wide to all library locations as needed.
• Intermediate technology skills for Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with Microsoft Edge and Microsoft Teams, and an ability to learn and apply new technologies.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, positive attitude, cultural humility, compassion, and professionalism in working with patrons and colleagues of all ages and diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to de-escalate situations with confidence.
• Demonstrated adaptability, enthusiasm, and innovation.
• Ability to create and maintain positive relationships with patrons, staff, and the community.
• Willingness to extend support and kindness to colleagues.
• Demonstrated interest in motivating and training staff.
• Demonstrated curiosity and commitment to continuous learning and development including learning alongside patrons and colleagues.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in an environment of constant change.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification for First Aid, AED and CPR.

Core Values of Collaboration, Equity and Innovation:

• Ability to promote inclusivity, embrace diverse perspectives and prioritize fairness to contribute to a culture of inclusion and respect.
• Demonstrated ability to foster open communication, mutual respect, problem solving, adaptability and constructive conflict resolution to promote a cohesive and innovative work environment that welcomes continuous learning.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with children and teens.

Work Environment:

• The duties for this position are performed in an indoor environment.
• Moderate noise (computers, phones, printers and patron interactions).

Physical Activities:

Physical activities required to perform essential duties include:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 25-50% of the time.
• Must be able to move around 75-100% of the time.
• Ability to lift to 40 lbs.
• Ability to carry up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to push and pull a cart weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to kneel, crouch, reach and stoop 50% of the time.
• Use of hands, fingers, and grasping of books, DVDs are required, with repetitive motion.
• Long periods of sitting, remaining stationary, or moving around.
• Frequency or repetitive actions which includes typing, shelving materials, occasionally opening and closing media cases.
• Bending, grasping, stretching without limitations which includes reaching into bins for materials, moving bins and carts filled with materials, shelving and shifting materials at various height levels.
• Lifting above your waist, head etc. up to 25 lbs.

This job description describes the general level of work being performed and is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties or aspects associated with the job, and may be amended anytime based on business need. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Inclusion and Diversity are part of our values at Arapahoe Libraries.

Qualified applicants who represent the diversities of the communities we serve are encouraged to apply.

Salary : $21 - $25