Library Assistant

4 days ago


Boulder, Colorado, United States Boulder Public Library Full time
Job Summary

The Library Specialist Substitute plays a vital role in providing exceptional customer service and support to patrons at the Boulder Public Library. This is a substitute position with a variable schedule, including evenings and weekends, sometimes on short notice, on an as-needed basis.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide reference, reader's advisory, technology, research databases, and library account assistance to patrons at public service desks, by phone, and throughout the library.
  • Perform opening and closing duties at library facilities and provide backup support to colleagues as needed.
  • Communicate effectively with team members to ensure efficient operations.
  • Prioritize tasks and shift attention as needed to complete daily work.
  • Take proper safety precautions to prevent accidents and ensure the safety of self, others, materials, and equipment.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree and past work or volunteer experience in a library, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  • Self-directed and collaborative individual with skilled cash handling abilities.
  • Intermediate skills with using personal computers, performing data entry, and using information databases.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience providing customer service in a library.
  • Spanish language skills and/or experience working with patrons from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
  • Experience using Prospector or similar union catalog borrowing system.
Working Conditions

The Library Specialist Substitute will work in a fast-paced environment with repetitive handling of items, frequent walking and standing, occasional lifting of items up to 40 pounds, and occasional pushing of wheeled carts over 100 pounds. The position requires sufficient manual dexterity to operate a computer, office, and library equipment, as well as sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes to work in a multilevel facility.

Boulder Public Library is committed to advancing equity in our diverse community, and we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all staff and patrons. If you need accommodation for a disability to apply for this position, please contact us at hr@boulderlibrary.org.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. Please note that we will review applications and conduct interviews on a rolling basis.


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