Assistant Librarian Adult Services 20 Hours

City of Loveland•Loveland, CO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Librarian is a part-time, 20 hours per week position that provides a variety of services including, but not limited to: delivering high-quality customer service; answering reference, readers’ advisory, and general information inquiries; creating and maintaining library displays; and supporting programming, collection development, and outreach initiatives for adult library users. Evening and weekend availability required. Apply today to join more than 800 employees who work to meet the core values of: Accountability & Integrity Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust Collaboration, Innovation Safety Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness. Please view our video Working at Loveland to learn more about our exceptional Loveland community and the benefits of working for the City.

Requirements

Associates Degree required.
1 year of library or closely related experience required.
Experience providing customer service to diverse individuals and groups preferred.
An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may substitute for the education requirements on a year for year basis.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Provide strong customer service to individuals of all ages and backgrounds.
Positively inspire and energize individuals about library services and materials.
Incorporate equity, diversity and inclusion in all operations.
Ability to work collaboratively across teams and independently to complete tasks on time and constructively problem solve.
Perform job duties effectively during relaxed or stressed activity level within the department.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
General knowledge of computer-based library systems.
Welcomes diverse populations, including but not limited to cultural, racial, economic, and ethnic diversity.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Spanish language proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

Create dynamic and diverse book/materials displays to enhance library experience and promote the use and engagement of library resources.
Manages tax forms, library handouts, and community materials.
Assists Adult Services Librarians with programming, collection development, and outreach as needed.
Assists library users in the use and navigation of library materials, resources, and technologies.
Searches for, locates, and retrieves reliable information and materials to answer questions posed in person, by phone, and by email.
Performs basic circulation activities such as placing holds, renewing materials, and updating patron records.
Provides effective readers' advisory for all readers.
Maintains the schedule and effective use of study rooms.
Performs shelving and shelf-reading activities as needed.
Attends and participates in regular staff meetings as well as cross-division teams and cross-department initiatives as needed.
Maintains a safe and welcoming library space through regular opening and closing duties, responding to and documenting incidents, and following all library policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

Two (2) Medical plans, Dental, Vision (for self/ spouse/ children)
A Dedicated, exclusive Employee Health and Wellness Center
Discounted Chilson Center passes
Paid vacation, holidays, floating holidays, and medical leave
Flexible spending including Dependent Care
Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term disability, and voluntary Critical Illness Coverage
Retirement 401a, 457, Roth (pre-& post tax) and company match
A Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary 529 College Invest program
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Personal and Professional Development opportunities
Employee Recognition Program
Exceptional work-life balance
Market based pay & regular performance reviews
Local Government employment is eligible for Public Loan Forgiveness Program