Library Associate

The Town of Eaton Colorado’s Public Library is looking for part-time and full-time Library Associates. 

Eaton Public Library is a beloved community treasure where patrons come to connect, discover and grow. As part of our team, you'll deliver exceptional customer service, offer engaging programs, and provide materials to a rapidly growing community. 

Nestled in the heart of Eaton, Colorado, our historic yet modern library boasts a newly remodeled facility equipped with makerspace technology, public meeting spaces, and updated youth areas. The library is an active participant in community life and enjoys excellent support from residents in Eaton and our surrounding service area. 

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and become part of something truly special in our beautiful town on the northern plains of Colorado. Enjoy the picturesque surroundings, from the sprawling farmland to the nearby bike trails and Pawnee Grasslands. Our library is located 5 miles north of Greeley, home to the University of Northern Colorado. Fort Collins, home to Colorado State University and a convenient gateway to enjoying the Rocky Mountains is only a 25-mile drive on uncrowded roads.  

As a member library of the High Plains Library District, we receive solid funding to offer competitive salaries, extensive programs, and up-to-date collections while maintaining local authority over our policies and services under the Town of Eaton. Join us in Eaton, where history meets innovation, and where you'll have the chance to make a meaningful impact every day. 

• Frontline customer service: answering reference questions, readers' advisory and technology questions,
• Circulation tasks: checking materials in and out, shelving, shelf-reading and updating patron accounts,
• Programming: preparing materials, facilitating activities, and clean-up, 
• Other duties as required and necessary to ensure the success of the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

To perform these jobs successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Library Associate – Adult and Family Services: Facilitates adult and family programming and outreach; assists with collection development, maintains the overall organization, appearance and cleanliness of the library, creates book displays and marketing materials, supports the work of volunteers.
• Library Associate – Substitute Services: Provides vacancy, sick and vacation coverage. Assists with daily tasks and projects as assigned.  Requires a flexible schedule, reporting to work often on short notice. 
  
  
  

SUPERVISION

None.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITY 

• Ability to consistently promote, work, and act in a manner in support of the Library’s and Town’s vision, mission and values. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
• Knowledge of standard library operating procedures, methods and philosophies. 
• Background knowledge of literature, media and library services. 
• Ability to work with and relate to all ages, identities and backgrounds. 
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability and experience in providing programs and public presentations to groups of varying ages.
• Knowledge of various reading levels and materials for all ages. 
• Working knowledge of the library's computer system, digital resources and maker technology.
• Ability to use computer software, such as Canva and Adobe, to prepare materials for marketing and promotion. 
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with library and town coworkers. 
• Ability to perform job duties during relaxed or stressed activity levels within the library. 
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, meet deadlines and to constructively problem solve. 
• Welcomes diverse populations, including but not limited to cultural, racial, economic, and ethnic diversity. 

CORE COMPETENCIES

Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Customer Service, Accountability, Safety, Job Knowledge, and Leadership 

Experience

• One (I) year of progressively responsible public service, library or related field experience required. This is in addition to any years used to satisfy the education requirement.
• Experience providing customer service to diverse individuals and groups is preferred.
• Spanish language proficiency is a plus.
• An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and experience may be substituted for the degree on a year for year basis.

 Education

• An Associate degree is required. 
• A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

• Must have reliable transportation. 
• Must be able to provide documentation that proves eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship.

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED 

Operating knowledge of library on-line computer catalog, ILS, and staff terminals, Internet, personal computers (PC's), printers, hosting and attending on-line meetings using various platforms, technology such as tablets, electronic readers (eReaders), sound systems, laminators, and makerspace technology (3D printer, laser cutter, Cricut, etc.), photocopiers, paper cutters, telephones, library carts, library materials (books, DVDs, CDs, board games, etc.)

WORKING ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Incumbent will work in a dynamic public library environment with extensive public contact including explaining displayed information and directing customers to shelf locations and answering questions.  
• This requires a flexible schedule which requires regular evening and weekend (Saturday) hours.
• Work is generally performed in an indoor library environment.   
• Subject to interruptions, working with all ages and sudden stressful demands. 

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to access and visually scan the library computer and staff screens.
• Must be able to position or move materials on varying height shelves for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to move library carts weighing in excess of 50 pounds across a carpeted floor.
• Must be able to kneel, sit on floor and get up from floor for an extended period.
• Must be able to manipulate visual materials during story times. 
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, talk, reach with arms and hands, have good manual dexterity, use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard, handle or feel, hear alarms/telephones/normal speaking voice.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. 
• Moderate physical activity required by moving and positioning objects up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently.

Benefits: The Town offers an excellent benefits package covering the employee including full health, dental, Gap insurance, long-term disability and life insurances; and retirement contribution packages for full-time positions.  Generous vacation and sick leave policies.

The Town of Eaton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to gender (regardless of gender identity or gender expression), race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, length and/or protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, national origin ancestry, age 40 or older, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, or other characteristics protected by law. 

The Town of Eaton will make all reasonable accommodations to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity in employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you require reasonable accommodations to ensure a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to cpshr@eatonco.org. 

Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use: Because the possession and use of marijuana whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the Town is a drug free workplace, the Town will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the Town while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy. 

Salary : $20 - $27