Librarian, Teen Focus

High Plains Library District • Mead, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Answers patron requests for information and assistance, coordinates programming within the branch, and acts as a staff resource.

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

Responsibilities

• Develops relevant programs by 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 in order to provide benefit to patrons, promote use of library resources and represent the library district to the community.
• Assists patrons in locating the information needed through the use of library resources and Internet sites; provides in-depth reference services and locates requested materials and information sources in order to satisfy patron requests for library materials and information; stays well informed as a reader’s advisor; and assists patrons with circulation functions which include, but are not limited to, issuing and updating library cards, checking-out and renewing materials, placing holds, and addressing account problems.
• Applies digital technology skills to assist patrons in using library technology; identifies opportunities for formal training in the library and advises patrons on availability of classroom and individual technology instruction. Accommodates different learning styles, assesses the needs of the learner and collaborates with the learner to meet the learner’s needs.
• Maintains and creates web content, recommends additions to the collection, evaluates weeding reports and recommends removal of items, notifying the Collection Librarian of the discarded item in order to keep collection appealing, current and useful.
• 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 in order to provide dynamic services to patrons.
• 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 in order to ensure the smooth operation of the library.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level