Library Technician I

City of Louisville • Louisville, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Louisville Public Library is seeking two warm, enthusiastic, customer service orientated, and technologically savvy individuals to work in our busy library as part-time Library Technicians. One selected candidate will support Youth Services and one will support Adult Services. Under the general direction of the Youth or Adult Services Supervisor, this position performs paraprofessional librarian support duties on a scheduled and on-call basis. This position will be scheduled on the adult, children’s, teen, and the circulation desk. This position provides assistance with reference, readers' advisory, instruction, and programming support for children, teens, and adults. Performs other work as required. Schedule includes evenings and rotating weekend hours. This position will be scheduled for 12-15 hours per week, based on the needs of the library.

Requirements

• Reads across multiple genres and enthusiastically shares suggestions with our users and staff.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills.
• Approaches work with the public with energy, creativity, and enthusiasm.
• Exhibits proficiency with technology.
• Demonstrates dedication to principles and practices of public library service.
• Pays close attention to detail.
• Embraces change in work environment.
• Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Respects privacy of individual users.
• Exercises considerable initiative and judgment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree, Library Technician Certificate, Library Technician Associate's Degree, or degree/certificate in related field preferred
• Experience in a public library, bookstore, or other customer-focused business preferred
• A combination of relevant experience and education will be considered

Responsibilities

• Staff public desks in Adult, Children’s, Teen, and Circulation divisions.
• Warmly greet and authentically welcome patrons by suggesting and locating information and resources that meet our community’s needs.
• Provide instructional assistance in the use of library-supported technologies and resources, including basic instruction in using new and emerging devices and digital resources.
• Create and maintain fun and visually appealing displays for library users.
• Checks in materials, processes holds, and prepares and edits patron accounts.
• Assume responsibility for department when working alone.
• May assist with planning and implementation of programs and large-scale library events.
• Performs other duties as required to provide excellent customer service and to ensure smooth operation of Public Services.

What This Job Offers

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