Library Patron Experience & Programs Assistant

Library Jobline; Colorado; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

457 Deferred Compensation Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Library Jobline in Colorado seeks a Library Assistant to help patrons with library materials, catalogs, databases, and Internet navigation. The role covers circulation, technology support, programming assistance, and collection upkeep.

Qualified candidates typically hold a Bachelor’s Degree and have at least one year of related experience; Spanish fluency is preferred. This full-time position offers opportunities to engage with the community and support diverse patrons.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• One year of similar or related experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish fluently (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provides patron assistance with using library materials, catalogs, databases, and Internet.
• Handles circulation tasks including checkouts, renewals, fines, holds, and card updates.
• Provides technology instruction and directs patrons to formal training opportunities.
• Assists in branch programming and supports community outreach efforts.
• Assists with collection maintenance and informs librarians of gaps in the collection.
• Supports website content, displays, and other materials to enhance library services.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Spanish language (preferred)

Reference interviewing

Technology troubleshooting

MS Office

Publisher

Sierra library system

Teamwork

Handling confidential information

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Windows

Job description

Library Jobline in Colorado seeks a Library Assistant to help patrons with library materials, catalogs, databases, and Internet navigation. The role covers circulation, technology support, programming assistance, and collection upkeep.

Qualified candidates typically hold a Bachelor’s Degree and have at least one year of related experience; Spanish fluency is preferred. This full-time position offers opportunities to engage with the community and support diverse patrons.