Substitute – Library Services

Eagle Valley Library District; Vail (CO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual pay incentive

Job summary

Mountain Careers LLC. is hiring two substitutes to support all three library branches in Vail, Colorado. Shifts are on-demand between 9:00 AM and 8:00 PM, with a target of at least 200 hours per year. A bilingual pay incentive of $1 per hour is offered to qualified applicants.

Substitutes perform clerical duties at the circulation desk, assist patrons, handle fines, shelve materials, and help with program information. Strong computer skills and clear communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Good computer skills required.
• Knowledge of meeting room policies and procedures preferred.
• Cash handling experience helpful.
• Detail oriented with accuracy in records and transactions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet library visitors and assist with basic library services at the circulation desk.
• Process check-outs and check-ins; collect fines and answer patron questions.
• Assist patrons with holds, readers’ advisory and program information.
• Maintain shelves and organize materials; aid in shelving and re-shelving duties.

Skills

Good computer skills

Cash handling experience

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are hiring TWO substitutes for this posting. Substitutes work in all three library branches. Bookmobile shifts are also occasionally offered. Shifts are on-demand, between 9:00AM – 8:00PM. Substitutes are expected to work at least 200 hours per year, but more hours are available than that. A bilingual pay incentive of $1 / Hour is available.

Position Overview

Substitutes perform varied clerical work in issuing and receiving library books, periodicals and other materials. They assist patrons in the use of library and holds services, gather data for statistical reports, shelve items, and assist in duties for overdue fines. This position requires an understanding of how the library is organized to assist patrons in finding items.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Substitutes are primarily to be scheduled to fill in at the circulation desk at the library. This involves check-outs, check-ins, collecting of fines, gathering statistics, and assisting patrons with directions to more advanced services such as readers’ advisory, new library cards and program information. The position also includes the ability to carry and shelve books and other materials, and includes standing, walking, bending, stooping and reaching.

• Greets visitors to library
• Provide good customer service to patrons within the library guidelines that adhere to patron privacy and library laws
• A library substitute has and continues to develop a working knowledge of the library collection and its organization
• Call for appropriate support when needed
• Know the basic services the library provides patron, such as printing from a computer, copying, fax machine and the charges for these services

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

Develops a working knowledge about the organization and care of library materials and library services and programs.

Requirements

Qualifications, Education, Experience, and Skills Required

• High school diploma or the equivalent and some experience in using libraries
• Good computer skills
• Knowledge of meeting room policies and procedures
• Cash handling experience
• Detailed oriented
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally, in writing and by listening