• Job Description

  Req#: 554019

  Library Associate

  Pay Grade : 45
  Compensation/Benefits: $21.82- $29.52/ hr ; Part-time benefits
  FLSA Classification : Non-Exempt
  Hours: 30 hrs / wk Part-time; Some days, evenings, and weekends
  Location: Centennial Park Library, Greeley, CO

  Department: Branch Services
  Supervisor: Patron Services Supervisor
  Supervises: None
  Deadline for Application: June 9, 2025

  Role:

  Answers patron requests for information and assistance, assists patrons with self-check and library technology, and plans and conducts programs.

  Major Duties and Responsibilities:

  35% - PATRON ASSISTANCE – Serves as the first point of contact for patrons in assistance with using library materials and information, guiding them in searching the catalog and stacks, accessing databases, and navigating the Internet; and passes the patron on to a Librarian for further assistance beyond the efforts required of a reference interview. (Essential)

  20% - CIRCULATION – Checks out and renews materials; Assists patrons with self-checkout and checking in materials; issues and updates library cards; and follows procedures and collects money for fines and over-dues; processes holds; checks in materials and sorts and routes the materials to their proper location in order to assist patrons with borrowing of materials. (Essential)

  15% - TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTION – Serves as the first point of contact for patrons in assistance with using library technology; identifies opportunities for formal training in the library; advises patrons on availability of classroom and individual technology instruction; and passes the patron on to a Librarian for further assistance beyond the efforts required of a reference interview. (Essential)

  15% - IN BRANCH PROGRAMMING– Typically under the guidance of a Librarian, develops informative and entertaining programs by using project management and outcomes-based planning and evaluation tools; assists in delivering programs to audiences within the library; assists Community Relations and Marketing with recruiting attendees in order to provide benefit to patrons, to promote use of library resources and represent the library district to the community. (Essential)

  10% - COLLECTION MAINTENANCE – Informs Librarians about gaps in the collection in order to maintain an appealing, current, and useful collection. (Essential)

  5% - OTHER DUTIES – Assists with providing website content, shelves library materials by loading carts with returned materials in order to return materials to library shelves; creates booklists, displays, bulletin boards, electronic documents and other special tools; and assists Supervisor in order to ensure the smooth operation of the department. (Non-Essential)

  Minimum Requirements:

  Education:

  Bachelor’s Degree

  Experience:

  One year of similar or related experience

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

  Or any combination of education and experience which provides the success factors .

  District 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

  Knowledge of public library operations

  Creativity

  Job Success Factors:

  Knowledge of public library reference service

  Knowledge of print and online reference resources

  Skill in reference interviewing

  Skill in using and troubleshooting a variety of computers and mobile electronic devices

  Skill in Windows, MS Office Suite, and Publisher

  Skill in using Innovative Interfaces, Inc’s Sierra or another comparable automated library system

  Skill in customer services including dealing with difficult patrons and volatile situations

  Able to operate various office equipment including copiers

  Able to plan and conduct age-appropriate programming

  Able to use good judgment

  Able to work in teams

  Able to work with confidential information

  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

  Physical Success Factors:

  Able to push a fully loaded book-cart weighing up to 200 lbs.

  Able to lift 50 lbs.

  
  

  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

  
  

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

  
  

• About the company

  HPLD serves most of Weld and parts of neighboring counties. Our collection of 700,000+ items includes the latest books, CDs, DVDs, BluRay, downloadables, and more!

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