Librarian - Adult Services

City of Aurora•Aurora, CO

6d•$54,402 - $68,003•Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Aurora's Library and Cultural Services Department is looking for a Librarian specializing in Adult Services to provide professional level support assisting customers using library resources, computers and conducting research. This position will be responsible for developing and conducting Adult Services library programs and training as directed; they will also be responsible for assisting with collection and library resource management as assigned. This position will primarily be located at the Central Library, however, hours and location are subject to change dependent upon department needs.

Requirements

Master of Library Science Degree from an ALA accredited program.
2 years of professional library experience.
Knowledge of the principles, organization, and practices of library service.
Library classification system.
Internet computerized systems and their applications to assigned functions.
Basic trouble-shooting in computer operation.
Ability to deal with stressful situations with tact and diplomacy.
Communicate with diverse customers/staff of all ages in a professional, age and culturally, appropriate manner.
Communicate effectively in writing; use general office equipment, computers, calculators, and copy/fax machine.
Perform basic mathematical calculations.
Follow oral and written instructions.

Nice To Haves

Lead experience preferred.
Experience in Library Adult Services preferred.
Ability to speak a second language a plus.

Responsibilities

Provides friendly, efficient, and professional service to customers in-person, by telephone and email.
Functions as the on-site person in charge overseeing staffing and facility customer related functions in the absence of the Supervisor.
Develops, plans, oversees, and conducts programs on a wide range of topics.
Oversees programming conducted by Library Assistants.
Performs high level readers advisory and reference searches using library resources, on-line databases, and other reputable sources.
Assists customers with accessing and using library resources (books, databases, computers, etc.) and computer questions related to Microsoft Office products, internet navigation, email services, third party web sites and other software applications on public computers.
Coordinates volunteers including training, scheduling, and tracking time.
May work on joint regional library service committees and user groups representing the Aurora Public Library.
May assist in collection/inventory management duties including weeding, sorting, shelving, cataloging assistance, interlibrary loan, and database input/maintenance when directed by supervisor.
Performs additional duties as assigned.
The listed primary duties and responsibilities are not a comprehensive list of expectations for the job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.