Librarian - Children's Services
High Plains Library District•Greeley, CO
•$29 - $40•Onsite
About The Position
The Librarian - Children's Services answers patron requests for information and assistance, coordinates programming within the branch, and acts as a staff resource. This role involves developing and delivering programs, assisting patrons with information needs and technology, maintaining the collection, and serving as a resource for staff.
Requirements
- Master of Library and Information Science
- Two or more years of experience working in a library
- Able to read, write, and speak Spanish fluently
- Knowledge of public library reference service
- Knowledge of literature
- Knowledge of print and online reference resources
- Skill in reference interviewing
- Skill in Reader’s Advisory
- Skill in using Innovative Interfaces, Inc’s Sierra or another comparable automated library system
- Skill in using and troubleshooting a wide variety of digital devices, stationary and mobile
- Skill in instructing others how to use digital technology
- Skill in customer service including dealing with difficult patrons and volatile situations
- Skill in Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, and Publisher
- Able to foster a nonjudgmental, supportive environment for a diverse population of users by using patience and effective communication to assure a positive learning experience
- Able to operate various office equipment including copiers
- Able to plan and conduct age-appropriate programming
- Able to mentor and train staff
- Able to push a fully loaded book-cart weighing up to 200 lbs.
- Able to lift 50 lbs.
Responsibilities
- Develops relevant programs using project management and outcomes-based planning and evaluation tools; delivers programs to audiences within the library, and assists Community Relations and Marketing with recruiting attendees.
- Assists patrons in locating information through library resources and Internet sites; provides in-depth reference services and locates requested materials and information sources.
- Assists patrons with circulation functions including issuing and updating library cards, checking-out and renewing materials, placing holds, and addressing account problems.
- Assists patrons in using library technology, identifies opportunities for formal training, and advises patrons on available technology instruction.
- Maintains and creates web content, recommends additions to the collection, and evaluates and recommends removal of items.
- Acts as a resource for staff by providing in-depth reference assistance, reference consultation, mentoring and training of staff in providing reference and reader’s advisory services.
- Creates displays, bibliographies, and blogs, recommends budgets, requests equipment and supply purchases, prepares statistical reports, acts as Person In Charge (PIC), and assists Supervisor with projects.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- 401(a) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts for transportation, dependent care and medical expenses
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
