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Delta County Libraries is hiring: Library Assistant - Circulation in Paonia

Delta County Libraries
Paonia, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 2/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/22/2025

Public Notice : All Delta County Libraries will be closing at 3p.m. on November 27th, and will be closed Thursday, November 28th, in observance of Thanksgiving.

Delta County Libraries

Position : Library Assistant – Circulation

Location : Paonia Library

Hours : Part time (18 hours / week)

Pay Range : $16.55 – $22.30 / hour

Part time benefits : Sick leave.

Application deadline : Open until filled. Priority will be given to applications received by Monday, March 18, 2024, by 5 : 00 p.m.

Are you a service-oriented creative-thinker who wants to make a positive impact in the community? Then look no further than this opportunity at Delta County Libraries; where you will join an innovative team that works together to achieve collective goals; where you will play an important role in delivering circulation services to the community; and where you will be encouraged to learn and grow.

How to Apply : Complete the application below and include a cover letter and resume. Please explain in your cover letter your approach to excellent customer service. Your references should be professional, and work related.

Summary

Library Assistant – Circulation provides friendly, knowledgeable, respectful, front-line customer service by providing patron assistance; staffing the circulation / public service desk; providing technology instruction; and promoting a team atmosphere in the Library and Library District.

Essential Competencies

  • Active Listening : Offers full attention when others speak. Listens effectively, giving verbal and nonverbal cues of interest. Asks open-ended questions.
  • Composure : Maintains emotional control, even under ambiguous or stressful circumstances.
  • Customer Orientation : Stays close to patrons. Views the Library District through the eyes of the patron and goes out of way to anticipate and meet patron needs.
  • Integrity : Thinks and acts ethically and honestly.
  • Learning Agility : Continuously seeks new knowledge.
  • Organization Knowledge : Understands the workings of the Library District, its mission, values and vision.
  • Team Player : Develops and maintains effective relationships with others to achieve common goals.

Responsibilities

  • Patron Assistance : Serves as the first point of contact for patrons in assistance with using library materials and information.
  • Circulation : Checks in / out library materials and performs other associated circulation duties using the Library’s ILS.
  • Technology Instruction : Serves as the first point of contact for patrons in assistance with using library technology.
  • Collection Maintenance : Informs Collections / Systems Administrator about gaps in the collection.
  • Librarianship : Strives for effectiveness and efficiency through clear communication.
  • Core Library Values : Understands and acts in accordance with the basic values and ethics of library service.
  • Other Duties

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

    Qualifications

  • Required Education : High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Required Experience and Abilities : Two (2) years of retail customer service experience.
  • Preferred Education : Associate’s degree in librarianship or library technician.
  • Preferred Experience : Two (2) years of library circulation or library public services experience.
  • Work Demands

    Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, and weekends.

    Conformance Standards

    In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following :

  • Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
  • Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and vendors.
  • Position Type, Expected Hours of Work, Supervisory Responsibility

    Hourly, 18 hours, non-exempt, weekdays, evenings, and Saturdays.

    Reports to : Library Manager.

    Supervises : None.

    EEO Statement

    Delta County Public Library District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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