Centennial Park Library
Librarian - Part-time

Librarian - Part-time

Posted: 5/15/2008
Hours: 20 hrs/wk; some days, evenings and weekends
Grade: K ($17.65 /hr - $23.76 /hr) plus paid time off
Application Deadline: First consideration to applications received by 5/29/2008
Branch: Centennial Park Library
Reports to: Library Manager
How to apply: Send Library District application along with resume to:

High Plains Library District
Attn: Human Resources
1939 61st Avenue
Greeley, CO 80634

or by emailing application and resume to employment@weld.lib.co.us
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Role:

Answers patron requests for information and assistance, coordinates community
programming/outreach/advocacy events, and acts as a staff resource.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

15% - PATRON ASSISTANCE - Assists patrons in the use of library materials and technology by guiding them in searching the catalog and stacks, accessing databases, and navigating the Internet in order to locate resources in the collection and on the World Wide Web.

15% - INFORMATION NAVIGATION - Provides in-depth reference services and locates requested materials and information sources in order to satisfy patron requests for library materials and information.

40% - PROGRAMMING & OUTREACH - Plans informative and entertaining programs and outreach events such as school visits and computer classes for patrons by identifying and accessing audiences, recruiting attendees, accessing resources in the collection and the community and coordinating such programs and outreach events in order to promote use of library resources and represent the library district to the community.

15% - MATERIALS COLLECTION - Recommends additions to the collection, weeds and discards items in collection by assessing the condition and suitability of items, notifying the Collection Librarian of the discarded item in order to keep collection attractive, current and useful.

10% - STAFF RESOURCE - 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.

5% - OTHER DUTIES - Maintains and creates web content, creates displays, bibliographies, 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 department & library.

Minimum Requirements:

Masters Degree in Library Science or currently enrolled

Two to Five years of experience working in a library (preferred)

Skill in basic computer operation

Able to read, write, and speak Spanish fluently (preferred)

Success Factors:

Focuses on the customer
Initiative
Contributes to a positive work environment
Strategic thinking
Pursues personal development
Continuous improvement
Takes pride in the workplace
Emotionally intelligent
Tactful
Creativity
Knowledge of public library reference service
Knowledge of literature
Skill in reference interviewing
Skill in readers advisory
Knowledge of print and online reference resources
Skill in using the library district catalog and circulation system
Skill in customer relations including dealing with difficult patrons and volatile situations
Skill in Windows, Word, Internet Explorer, Outlook, and Publisher
Able to operate various office equipment including copiers
Able to plan and conduct age appropriate programming
Able to mentor and train staff

This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.