Outreach Librarian

High Plains Library District; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 4,043,000 - 5,470,000; Full time

Job summary

High Plains Library District is seeking a dedicated outreach professional to coordinate programming and build community partnerships from the Administration & Support Services Office in Greeley, CO. The role requires a Master of Library and Information Science and experience in library programming, outreach, and reference services.

You will deliver programs in-person or online, network with local organizations, and serve as a staff resource for reference and reader’s advisory.

Qualifications

• MLS required or preferred.
• Two or more years of library experience.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• Spanish reading/writing/speaking (preferred).

Responsibilities

• 40% - OUTREACH PROGRAMMING: Identify programs and events; partner with community agencies; deliver programs in-person or online; assess outcomes.
• 25% - COMMUNITY NETWORKING: Engage with community organizations; plan programming with literacy-focused agencies and schools; increase library awareness.
• 10% - DRIVES LARGE VEHICLES: Safely operate bookmobiles/ vans to remote locations and through traffic.
• 10% - PATRON ASSISTANCE: Help patrons locate information; provide technology instruction; offer reference and reader’s advisory services; manage circulation tasks.
• 5% - COLLECTION MAINTENANCE: Update web content; notify librarian of discards to keep collection current.
• 5% - STAFF RESOURCE: Mentor staff; share insights from community conversations; support reference services.
• 5% - OTHER DUTIES: Write grants, create displays, assist with budgets, prepare reports.

Skills

Outreach programming

Community networking

Patron assistance

Spanish language (preferred)

Driving large vehicles

Reference and reader’s advisory

Windows/MS Office

Public library operations

Education

Master of Library and Information Science

Tools

Sierra ILS

Job description

Compensation/Benefits: $29.35 - $39.71 / hr ; Full-time benefits FLSA Classification : Exempt Hours: 40 hrs / w k Full Time; Some days, evenings, and weekends

Location: Administration & Support Services Office, Greeley, CO 80631

Department: Outreach Department Supervisor: Outreach Manager

Role:

Coordinates outreach programming, networks with community agencies and organizations, provides library services, and acts as a staff resource.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

40% - OUTREACH PROGRAMMING – Works with Outreach Manager, Library Manager, and Community Relations & Marketing staff in identifying relevant programs and outreach events; works in partnerships with outside agencies to promote use of library services; uses project management and outcomes-based planning and evaluation tools to develop and access events that fulfill target audience needs and networks with community agencies and businesses. Delivers programs and trainings to audiences within the library district in person or via online tools. (Essential)

25% - COMMUNITY NETWORKING – Works with Outreach Manager, Library Manager, and Community Relations & Marketing staff to identify priorities; participates in community organizations by attending meetings; and plans library programming to include literacy related agencies, schools, business associations, and other community organizations with indirect or direct relationships with the library district in order to increase community awareness and demand for library services. (Essential)

10% - DRIVES LARGE VEHICLES – Safely drives large vehicles (such as a bookmobile that is up to 34’ long) and delivery vans to remote locations throughout service areas and through congested city traffic in sometimes adverse weather conditions to locate assets at locations where patrons can access library services and materials. (Essential)

10% - PATRON ASSISTANCE – Assists patrons in locating the information needed through the use of library resources and Internet sites; provides technology instruction for a diverse population of technology users with a priority on accessing library services and resources; stays informed as a reader’s advisor; provides in-depth reference services and locates requested materials and information sources in order to satisfy patron requests for library materials and information; and assists patrons with circulation functions which include, but are not limited to, issuing and updating library cards, checking-out and renewing materials, placing holds, and addressing account problems. (Essential)

5% - COLLECTION MAINTENANCE – Maintains and creates web content; recommends additions to the collection; notifies the Collection Librarian of discarded items in order to keep collection appealing, current, and useful. (Essential)

5% - STAFF RESOURCE – Collaborates with Library Manager to identify opportunities based on community conversations. 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. Sharing information learned through community conversations. (Essential)

5% - OTHER DUTIES –Writes grants, creates displays, bibliographies, and blogs, recommends budgets, requests equipment and supply purchases; prepares statistical reports, may assist Library Manager with librarian duties; and assists Supervisor with projects in order to ensure the smooth operation of Outreach. (Non-Essential)

Education:

Master of Library and Information Science

Experience:

Two or more years of experience working in a library (preferred)

Skill in basic computer operation

Valid driver’s license and good driving record

Able to drive personal vehicle, large RV style bookmobile, or van to deliver programs and services.

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

Multicultural skills and sensitivities to ethnic, linguistic, and cultural groups (preferred).

District Success Factors:

Focuses on the customer

Initiative

Contributes to a positive work environment

Strategic thinking

Takes pride in the workplace

Emotionally intelligent

Tactful

Knowledge of public library operations

Creativity

Job Success Factors:

Culturally proficient

Knowledge of public library reference service

Knowledge of literature

Skill in reference interviewing

Skill in reader’s advisory

Knowledge of print and online reference resources

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

Skill in using and troubleshooting a wide variety of digital devices, stationary and mobile

Skill in instructing others how to use digital technology

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

Skill in Windows, MS Office Suite, and Publisher

Able to foster a nonjudgmental, supportive environment for a diverse population of users by using patience and effective communication to assure a positive learning environment

Able to operate various office equipment including copiers

Able to drive personal vehicle or mobile unit to deliver programs and services.

Able to plan and conduct age appropriate and culturally relevant programming

Able to mentor and train staff

Physical Success Factors:

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

Able to lift 50 lbs.

Able to load materials onto a mobile services vehicle.

Medical 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

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