[Publib] JOB POSTING: Children's Library Assistant, halftime, Harmony Branch

[Lu Benke]

Library Assistant - Children*s, Harmony Library
		   Classified, Part-time (20 hr/wk) 
                           Fort Collins Public Library, Fort Collins,
CO
                           $1,402- $1,992 monthly (based on *-time).
	
                           Closing date - August 24, 2007

SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Harmony Library Branch
Manager, provides technical assistance to library customers, especially
children and their caregivers in a variety of ways using technical
skills and knowledge.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties and
responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this
position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

·	Assists in the acquisition of library materials and equipment,
and program development.
·	Informs and assists customers with research activities using
reference books, the internet, magazines and the library's book
collection.
·	Assists customers in using the library's computers and other
equipment, and in locating library materials.
·	Provides customer service and answers routine inquiries and
complaints.  
·	Performs detailed on-line data entry from a variety of materials
and reports.
·	Assesses damage to and repairs library materials, books, tapes
and equipment.
·	Reviews and verifies information on a variety of materials,
invoices and books.  
·	Compiles, sorts, and prepares materials for processing or
presentation.
·	Designs, implements and delivers library programs or projects as
necessary.
·	May oversee and direct the work of hourly employees and
volunteers.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position is not responsible for the
supervision of regular City employees. 

QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the
knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the necessary
functions of this position. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
·	Ability to work effectively with children.
·	Knowledge of children*s literature.
·	Ability to present programming for children.
·	Knowledge of library services and materials.
·	Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the book and media
publishing trade and their products.
·	Good typing skills.
·	Ability to attain proficiency in using the library's computer
system.
·	Excellent verbal and written communication skills and
sensitivity to the particular needs of the public.
·	General office equipment operations, including use of personal
computers, related software, and the Internet.
·	Basic math skills.
·	Fluency in Spanish is desirable.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree required in liberal arts,
science, or other related field; one to two years related library
experience or experience working with children; or equivalent
combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety
rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak
effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry
out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: None required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the
duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk;
sit; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk
or hear.  The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger,
handle, or feel.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or
balance.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment characteristics described here
are representative of those an employee would encounter while performing
the essential functions of this job.  Normal office/library
environment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Only on-line applications accepted for this position.  Visit our
website at www.fcgov.com/jobs to apply on-line by Friday, August 24,
2007.  Job #7102.  City of Fort Collins, Human Resources Department, 215
N. Mason, P.O. Box 580, Fort Collins, CO 80522.  (970) 221-6535.  Job
Line: (970) 416-2489, x5125.  

The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access
to City services, programs and activities and will make special
communication arrangements for persons with disabilities.  Please call
(970) 221-6535 for assistance.

THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
BACKGROUND CHECK AND DRUG TEST REQUIRED.