Bilingual Library Specialist: Community Tech & Learning

Arapahoe Libraries; Deer Trail (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Davies Library, a branch of Arapahoe Libraries in Deer Trail, Colorado, seeks a full-time Library Specialist to assist visitors with resources, technology, and programs while building relationships in a rural community. You will welcome families, youth, and adults, guiding them to services and digital resources.

You will collaborate with staff to support after-school programs, maintain displays, and help patrons in English and Spanish, ensuring a safe, inviting space.

Qualifications

• One year of customer service, library, or education or teaching experience
• Ability to work varying shifts, including evenings and weekends
• Basic technology skills for Microsoft 365 including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and Microsoft Teams
• Ability to work with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds

Responsibilities

• Greet and proactively assist library visitors with account inquiries, resources, programs, and events
• Provide basic reference and advisory services to help patrons access collections and genres
• Support a safe and welcoming environment by setting expectations for library use and de-escalating concerns when needed
• Build genuine relationships with patrons, meeting people where they are and helping them develop confidence in using library resources and services
• Collaborate with staff to connect patrons to specialized services
• Assist patrons with library computers, printers, and other devices as well as e-resources and online databases
• Provide guidance and instruction in both English and Spanish, helping patrons build confidence and independence when accessing information, technology, and library services
• Maintain and merchandise library collections and displays

Skills

Customer service mindset

Relationship builder

Tech savvy

Initiative

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Communication and professionalism

Community mindset

Equity focused perspective

Alignment to ALD core values

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Davies Library, a branch of Arapahoe Libraries in Deer Trail, Colorado, seeks a full-time Library Specialist to assist visitors with resources, technology, and programs while building relationships in a rural community. You will welcome families, youth, and adults, guiding them to services and digital resources.

You will collaborate with staff to support after-school programs, maintain displays, and help patrons in English and Spanish, ensuring a safe, inviting space.