Sr. Library Specialist, Mobile Library Services

Arapahoe Libraries•Centennial, CO

2d•$22 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Library Specialist, Mobile Library Services, you will bring experience and consistency to each stop, supporting staff and volunteers, maintaining collections and service areas, and helping ensure things run smoothly from start to finish. You will also take on lead responsibilities during assigned stops, providing guidance, problem solving support, and a steady presence when it matters most. This work is fast moving and highly visible, requiring strong instincts, flexibility, and the ability to adjust to different environments throughout the day.

Requirements

Two years of experience providing library services to patrons including providing reference and advisory services
Intermediate technology skills for Microsoft 365 Word Excel Outlook and familiarity with Microsoft Edge and Microsoft Teams and an ability to learn and apply new technologies
Strong reader's advisory skills across multiple formats
Demonstrated ability to confidently de-escalate situations
Interest and experience in training mentoring or leading staff
Ability to work evenings weekends and travel between service locations
Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record which meets district standards
Current Commercial Driver's License CDL or valid Colorado driver's license and ability to obtain a CDL within six weeks of hire
Ability to successfully pass post offer physical and drug screens for CDL maintenance
Ability to provide intermediate advisory services to patrons in all collection formats and genres and advanced advisory services in one area of choice

Nice To Haves

Outreach mobile services or community engagement experience
Experience working with children and teens

Responsibilities

Provides proactive, inclusive service in a variety of mobile and outreach settings, including lobby stops and bookmobile locations
Delivers intermediate advisory and reference services
May serve as the person in charge during assigned stops when the supervisor, assistant supervisor, or librarian are not present, addressing patron concerns and explaining policies and procedures
Leads de-escalation efforts and models confident, compassionate responses to challenging situations
Promotes library resources, programs, and outreach initiatives
Provides intermediate technology support for devices, printers, connectivity, and e-resources
Troubleshoots common technology and equipment issues in mobile settings
Performs library materials collection maintenance
Takes assignments from the leadership team to address learning objectives for Library Specialist staff and volunteers
Conducts on the job training for Library Specialist staff and volunteers
Provides proactive feedback to the learning and development team on the efficacy of training and participates in improving training
Models correct processes and procedures and provides feedback in a positive and encouraging manner to the trainee
Collaborates and communicates with others using a growth mindset
Demonstrates enthusiasm and empowers others to be adaptable to change
Drives Library District vehicles, including the bookmobile, to assigned service locations
Completes required vehicle safety inspections and documentation
Safely operates vehicles in compliance with traffic laws and district policies
Complies with Department of Transportation rules and regulations for commercial vehicles, including drug and alcohol testing
Oversees collection maintenance and material handling at mobile stops
Ensures displays, carts, and service areas are organized and functional
Supports coordination of outreach logistics as assigned
Provides story time and helps to implement other outreach events as needed
Supports programs, events, and outreach efforts and tracks attendance and service metrics
Assists with home delivery services and may drive a personal vehicle for occasional delivery assignments
Collaborates with colleagues across teams and engages in ongoing professional learning