Library Associate (part-time)

Lafayette Recruitment Team • Lafayette, CO

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About The Position

Lafayette has an inescapable small-town feeling that provides a sense of belonging and connection. Whether it’s eclectic Old Town, distinctive neighborhoods, or unique arts and outdoors spaces, the City has a warmth and character all its own, offering a unique vibe and spirit. Lafayette has appeared on numerous national lists of top places to live and safely raise a family.
We are a full-service City, which means services are provided directly to our community such as Police, Fire, Public Works, Economic Development, Parks and Recreation, Library and Community Arts Center. These types of services offer employment opportunities for a wide array of interests. The City’s mission is to recruit, develop and retain a diverse, well-qualified and professional workforce that reflects the unique personality of the community we serve.
We are looking to hire a Library Associate with strong people skills who enjoys working directly with members of the public. The ideal candidate for this position provides excellent customer service at the Library’s service points; enjoys talking about books; delivers information services to the Library’s diverse customer base; supports the Library’s programs that promote literacy skills and lifelong learning; is technology literate and offers skilled and patient instruction to customers on the use of computers and other library technologies; and contributes to the maintenance of the Library’s collections.
As part of the Circulation Team, this entry level position promotes books and reading to library customers of all ages, supports reader’s services, checks in and reshelves returned materials, and provides an energetic, friendly presence at the library.
The Lafayette Public Library serves a population of approximately 30,411 residents and is a member of the Flatirons Library Consortium. The Library has a committed staff dedicated to facilitating equal access to services, community building, innovation, intellectual freedom, literacy, and lifelong learning. Each member of our Library team is integral to the success of our organization. We value vision, hard work, collaboration, and creative problem-solving.
This position is scheduled for 20 hours per week:
Monday evenings 4:00 pm to 8:00pm (flexible from noon to 8:00 pm but must work until 8:00 pm)
Wednesday evenings 4:00 pm to 8:00pm (flexible from noon to 8:00 pm but must work until 8:00 pm)
Thursday evenings 4:00 pm to 8:00pm (flexible from noon to 8:00 pm but must work until 8:00 pm)
Saturdays: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. (possible to only work two Saturdays per month, if preferred).
Candidates with Spanish language skills are strongly encouraged to apply.
Library experience is not a requirement of this position.

Requirements

• Basic library functions and procedures
• library principles and trends
• familiarity with the Dewey Decimal System
• familiarity with basic reference tools and philosophy
• computer operations and information retrieval processes
• collection development principles, and reader’s advisory tools
• Proficiency in the operation of equipment necessary to perform the functions of the job
• excellent customer service skills
• strong computer skills
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• plan and perform a variety of assignments requiring initiative and some exercise of independent judgment
• think and act appropriately under pressure
• manage conflict effectively
• work effectively in a team setting
• One or more years of college
• Previous general library experience or similar customer service experience preferred, or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Nice To Haves

• familiarity with Sierra by Innovative Interfaces, Inc. a plus
• Candidates with Spanish language skills are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in staff meetings and committees.
• Help to maintain collections through weeding and rotation of materials.
• Help to manage the Library’s event spaces and reservations.
• Support, participate in and promote library programs and initiatives.
• Use online software and databases to manage accounts, study rooms and material sources.
• Assist in the management and inventory of supplies and resources.
• Prepare books and non-media for library collection (stamping, placing labels, covering or packaging materials, etc.).
• Check materials for accuracy and completeness.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a courteous, positive image of the library when interacting with customers and staff.
• Work at library service points providing information in person and on the phone.
• Provide information on reference services and reader’s advisory services.
• Answer questions regarding library policies, procedures, and records.
• Maintain customer and staff confidentiality.
• Keep informed of library information and changes via electronic and written communication and attendance at staff meetings.
• Assist customers with the use of library equipment and resources, including computers, e-readers, the online catalog, automated reference tools, the Internet, databases, printers, scanners, and new technologies.
• Support the daily transactions of the library.
• Prepare library materials for customer use, processing holds, creating displays, locating materials, and assisting with material recommendations.
• Keep current on library trends and technology.
• Complete special projects as assigned, in a timely manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (free counseling, travel assistance, legal aid, etc)
• Bilingual Pay
• Deferred Compensation and Roth Options
• Identity Theft Program
• Recreation Center Pass
• Wellness Punch Card (50 punches per year to use at golf course, waterpark, etc)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree