Job description

We are hiring an organized and detail oriented individual to join our Page team at Lakewood Library! You will ensure library materials are shelved accurately and create a positive and inviting atmosphere for all patrons. Your work will be with staff and volunteers and you will contribute to the care of the library collection. If you are ready to make a positive impact on the Library's success, then this part time, benefitted position may be the job for you!

Jefferson County Public Library offers great benefits: Generous paid time off and paid holidays, flexibility to assist in your work/life balance, various benefit and wellness opportunities helping you maintain a healthy lifestyle, a tuition reimbursement program and trainings for personal and professional growth.

Apply By:
04/04/23

Division:
Library Division

Management Level:
Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
20

Benefit Eligibility:
This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Description:
CORE LIBRARY SERVICE: Participates in tasks such as creating high-level customer service skills to determine patron needs. Creates a positive, inviting atmosphere for all patrons. Instructs patrons in use of self-check-out machines and regularly uses the automatic material handling systems. Processes materials including but not limited to checking library materials in/out. Processes holds and routes materials to other locations as needed. Performs basic author/title and informational searches. Prepares items to be shelved or repaired etc. Maintains records, processes materials and assists with various equipment. Along with Operations or supervisor, determines status of damaged materials. Maintains a variety of computer and tangible files and generates requests as needed for daily maintenance of library computers.
CUSTOMER SERVICE: Answers in-person inquiries, helps patrons locate needed materials and refers patron to other appropriate assistance. Ensures adherence to established policies, procedures, and standards. Notifies operations or other supervisor(s) of problems as non-routine situations arise. Uses library computer systems & automated equipment. Submits records and reports as required by library management.
MERCHANDISING: Participates in the design/creation of displays and informational/directional aids. Ensures access to all materials both physical and digital. Assists with the general appearance and safety of the location.
OPERATIONAL ORGANIZATION: Builds and maintains current knowledge of the library profession by utilizing electronic and physical resources. Stays current on new trends and technologies by participating in trainings and other development activities. Participates in staff and division meetings. May participate on committees and/or task forces as assigned. Suggests best practices and procedures for pages. May assist in coordinating the work of volunteers. Keeps current on library policies and procedures relevant to division and library as a whole. Monitors adherence to Library policies procedure and/or communicates polices to patrons as necessary.
Persons hired in this position must be able to perform all the essential tasks required by the position. The above statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other nonessential or peripheral duties that may be required. JCPL retains the right to modify or change the duties or essential and additional functions of the job at any time without notice.
Position must comply with laws governing patron privacy and confidentiality under CRS24-90-119, and the Code of Ethics of the American Library Association, as well as ADA governing public access to space and technology.

Minimum age: 16, as of the date of your application.
Ability to stand, bend, crouch, stretch, and push book carts for four or more hours in this physical job.
Ability to exert 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.

Available to work 20 hours per week which may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

May choose to work up to 40 hours per week if there are additional shifts available at the employee's discretion (employee will be scheduled 20 hours per week.)
Page shifts are 4 hours/day but could be scheduled up to 8 hours/day.

Education:
GED, High School Diploma

Experience:
Work Experience: No Experience

Certifications:
Languages:
Category:
Library Services

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