[Publib] JOB POSTING: Children's Library Assistant, halftime, Fort Collins Public Library

[Lu Benke]

Library Assistant - Children*s, Main Library
	               Fort Collins Public Library
		   Part-time, 20 hr/wk, non-exempt, classified position
                           $1,402- $1,992 monthly 	
                           Closing Date - August 24, 2007      
	

SUMMARY 
Under the general direction of the Lead Librarian for Children's
Services, 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.
Applications are available at and must be returned or postmarked to the
City of Fort Collins, Job #4024, Human Resources Department, 215 N.
Mason, P.O. Box 580, Fort Collins, CO 80522, by June 18, 2004. 
Applications and job announcements are also available on our web site at
www.fcgov.com.  (970) 221-6535.  Jobline: (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
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