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

[Lu Benke]

Classified, Full-time Position
Closing Date:September 7, 2007

SUMMARY: Assists Lead Librarian for Children*s Services with the
development of services, programs, and collections for children, their
parents and caregivers in under-served community groups. Provides
bilingual (Spanish/English) customer service.

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.
·	Develops and implements programs, projects and promotional
materials to increase awareness of Library offerings to children and
their caregivers in under-served  target populations
·	Creates and presents or coordinates cultural programming for
children and their caregivers
·	Understands under-served community groups and projects positive
image of the Library 
·	Coordinates efforts with Adult Services bilingual outreach
efforts
·	Assists in the acquisition of library materials
·	Translates as directed for customer service and for creating
Spanish language materials
·	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.  
·	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
·	Knowledge of library services and materials.
·	Knowledge of child development.
·	Knowledge of children*s literature.
·	Ability to work effectively with children.
·	Good customer service skills.
·	Ability to present quality programs.
·	Good typing skills.
·	Ability to attain proficiency in using the library's computer
system.
·	Excellent communication skills and sensitivity to the particular
needs of the public.
·	General office equipment operations.
·	Basic math skills.
·	Fluency in Spanish and English speaking, reading and writing.
·	Ability to translate in writing between Spanish and English.
·	Comfortable performing outreach activities with diverse groups.
·	Willingness to travel regularly to program locations throughout
the district.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:  Associate's degree required; bachelor's
degree preferred in liberal arts, science, or other related field; one
to two years related experience working in libraries and 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:  Current driver*s license.

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 September 7, 2007. 
Job #7112.  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.  Public access computers are available at City
H.R. Dept., Fort Collins Public Libraries, and the Larimer County
Workforce Center.

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.