Western Branches Library Assistant

POSITION TITLE: Library Assistant

Department: Branches (Fruita, Western)

Status: Part-Time

Position Description: Provides library services to all patrons as needed

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the direct supervision of Branch Services Manager

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None

Are you passionate about the transformative power of libraries?

Do you want to connect with and make a difference in your community?

We are looking for the right person to provide exceptional customer service to our library patrons.

If you…

• Can offer excellent, proactive patron services
• Enjoy planning and providing programming for teens and adults
• Want to build relationships in our community
• Want to promote library resources and services
• Have great ideas to share
• Are an enthusiastic team player

…then we have your dream job! As a Library Assistant, you can help enrich lives and build community through opportunities to learn, discover, create and connect.

BENEFITS:

Benefits include vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays. Employees are eligible for employer-paid vision insurance, dental insurance, and an Appleton Clinics membership. Voluntary benefits include voluntary life and AD&D policies, and supplemental insurance benefits. Retirement options are available after one year of employment.

WAGE:

$15.50-18.23 per hour DOE

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Service to Library Customers, including

Provide library service upon demand, issue library cards, check out materials, offer reader’s advisory, place holds, locate material and information using the print collection and online resources. Provide basic instruction on the use of the library catalog, Internet computers and other library and information technologies. Respond to routine patron inquiries concerning library procedures and policies. Provide staffing coverage at other library locations and branches as requested.

Other Library Duties, including

Check in all materials, sort and shelve items and process holds in a timely and efficient manner.

Complete paging slips, item lists, missing media, ordering of supplies, as needed to ensure effective library operations. Merchandise the collection and create book displays, and maintain an inviting well organized library. Facilitate access to the public computers, community rooms, and study rooms. Maintain a working knowledge and basic understanding of all MCL technologies, services, programs and events.

Maintains self-development and keeps up-to-date on Library affairs

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

Support Duties, including

Develop, promote and present programs, submit publicity requests and purchase orders as needed. Pull books from weeding lists.

Performs other duties as assigned or requested

LIBRARY ASSISTANT COMPETENCIES

• Customer Service
• Communication
• Dependability

LIBRARY CORE COMPETENCIES

• Customer Focus
• Adaptability/Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organizational Savvy
• Teamwork

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge and current awareness of library policies and procedures

Knowledge of alphabetical and Dewey Decimal filing systems

Knowledge of Internet resources and basic searching techniques

Knowledge of standard safety practices

Skill in understanding and applying oral, written, illustrated or demonstrated instructions

Skill in observing groupings and identifying misplaced items when shelving materials

Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer

Ability to operate a variety of library equipment in a safe and effective manner

Ability to effectively use all office technology available

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to remain standing or bending for extended periods of time

Ability to maneuver about the library in a timely fashion

Ability to bend to floor level or reach a height of 75 inches

Ability to push movable carts loaded to a maximum of 250 pounds.

Ability to read a minimum print size equal to 10 point

Ability to tolerate dust, mold, etc. that may have accumulated on books

Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Colorado driver license and to transport self to other library locations in

a timely fashion

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Subject to many interruptions. Travel to various branches required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Education or training associated with the completion of a two-year degree in college, vocational or technical school courses of study related to the area of assignment, or two (2) years’ previous library experience or retail customer service experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and/or people of color are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every qualification. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workforce. If you're excited about this role, feel a passion for our mission, this feels like it could be your dream job, but your previous experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply!

SCHEDULE: Includes some evening and weekend hours

Meal break of at least ½ hour per day to be taken for each 5 hours scheduled

Must be able to work a flexible schedule and to be available to work flexible hours to cover unplanned staffing shortages

PROCEDURE
Upload a cover letter and current resume. Due to the number of applications received, we are unable to provide feedback regarding the status of your application. All applicants will be contacted by email or phone within two weeks of the position closing date. Search is open until position is filled; applications received by Tuesday, April 29 at 5:00 p.m. will be considered.

Mesa County Public Library District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. For more information about E-verify, please visit this link: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/what-is-e-verify

For full job description, email hr@mcpld.org.