Librarian Assistant jobs in Fort Collins, CO

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

The Adult Services Librarian performs professional duties including programming for adults and families; frontline customer service answering reference, readers' advisory and technology questions; liaising with community partners; collection development; and additional functions in specialty area of responsibility. Requires some evening and weekend hours. Reports to the Library Director.   

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

To perform this job 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.

• Implements, promotes and evaluates programming and outreach events for adults and families.
• Collaborates with community partners to deliver services in response to community needs. 
• Provides customer service, technology assistance and reader's advisory for patrons from diverse backgrounds.
• Provides technology instruction including digital literacy and formal training for individuals and groups. 
• Responsible for collection development including purchasing, cataloguing, evaluating and weeding items.
• Guides library patrons in the effective use of library services and resources at a busy public service desk.
• Serves as a liaison on different cross-community boards, district and town committees.
• Serves as part of a collaborative, effective team: acts as a staff resource in area of specialty; creates statistical reports; participates in strategic planning and work plan creation and implementation.
• Creates marketing materials, web content and displays to promote library programs and services.
• Recommends budget, equipment and supply purchases.
• Regularly acts as Person In Charge of the library.
• May coordinate and direct work of volunteers.
• Performs other duties as required and necessary to ensure the success of the organization.
  SUPERVISION
  • None

• Ability to consistently promote, work, and act in a manner in support of the Library’s and Town’s vision, mission and values. 
• Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills. 
• Knowledge of standard library operating procedures, methods and philosophies. 
• Background and knowledge of literature, media and library services to adults. 
• Ability to work with and relate to patrons of all ages, identities and backgrounds.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability and experience in providing classes, programs and public presentations to groups of varying ages.
• Ability to utilize technology and various applications daily for programming, marketing, and administrative duties.
• Knowledge of various reading levels and materials for adults. 
• Working knowledge of the library's computer system and the Internet.
• 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. 
• Spanish language proficiency a plus.

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 preferred.
• An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and experience may be substituted for the degree on a year for year basis.

 Education

• A Bachelor's Degree is required. 
• A Master's Degree in Library Science (MLS), Library and Information Science (MLIS) or in related field such as Public Administration, Education, or Social Work is preferred.

• Must have reliable transportation. 
• Must possess a valid driver’s license. 
• Passing a driving record (MVR), references and criminal history background check will be required prior to the start of employment.
• Must be able to provide documentation that proves eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship.

• Incumbent will work in a dynamic public library environment with extensive public contact; including explain displayed information and directing customers to shelf locations and answering questions.  
• Flexible schedule requires some evening and weekend (Saturday) hours.
• Work is generally performed in an indoor library environment.   
• Subject to interruptions, disturbances, and sudden stressful demands. 

• 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.
• Must be able to manipulate visual materials during presentations.  
• 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.