Eastern Branches Library Assistant, part-time

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 patrons of all ages - 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. Part-time employees are eligible for limited benefits including an Appleton Clinics membership, voluntary life and AD&D policies, and supplemental insurance benefits. Retirement options are available after one year of employment.

WAGE: $15.76-19.30 DOE

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Works a minimum of 20 hours per week and no more than 29 hours per week.

Ability to arrive at locations throughout Mesa County to successfully fulfill job expectations. Locations include, but are not limited to, library branches and external locations for outreach, programs, and classes

Service to Library Customers Provides library service upon demand, issue library cards, check out materials, answer reference questions, place holds, locate material and information using the print collection and online resources. Provides basic instruction on the use of the library catalog, online databases, PC reservation, and the Internet. Responds to routine patron inquiries concerning library procedures and policies. Works with staff throughout the library district to improve and provide outstanding library service to all patrons. Provides staffing coverage at other library locations and branches as requested.

Other Library Duties

Check in all materials, sort and shelve items and process holds in a timely and efficient manner. Completes paging slips, all item lists, missing media, ordering of branch supplies, wiki updates and other items as needed to ensure effective library operations. Merchandise the collection, create book displays, and maintain an inviting well organized library by shelf reading and straightening materials and furniture. Assist with library programs, outreach and special events. Maintain a working knowledge and basic understanding of all MCL services, programs and events. Communicate consistently and in a timely manner verbally and through email, work with others to complete assignments. Complete other duties as assigned.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS

• Communicates clearly in-person and via email and other electronic tools consistently and in a timely manner. Works with others to complete assignments.
• Performs additional duties as opportunities arise that assist the department and the library in achieving specified goals and objectives.
• Stays informed on developments of Mesa County Libraries services and trends:
• Attends monthly staff meetings and training; attends external training as requested, stays aware of changes via email and staff wiki.
• May participate in and contribute to library committees and activities.

Performs other duties as assigned or requested

Facilitates regular programming for adults, youth, and families. Performs additional duties as opportunities arise that assist the department and the Library in achieving specified goals and objectives.

LIBRARY ASSISTANT COMPETENCIES

• Customer Service
• Communication
• Dependability

LIBRARY CORE COMPETENCIES

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

Requirements

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

Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Colorado driver’s license, preferred

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.

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

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Regular travel required between library facilities across Mesa County which may include exposure to varying conditions including extreme heat, extreme cold, rain or snow
• Subject to many interruptions
• May have to work alone

SCHEDULE

• Includes some evening and weekend hours
• Meal break of at least 1/2 hour per day to be taken for each 5 hours scheduled Must be able to work flexible hours to cover unplanned staffing shortages.

PROCEDURE

Upload a cover letter and complete the online application. Search is open until position is filled; applications received prior to Wednesday, August 26th at 5:00 p.m. will be considered.

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.

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