Librarian I - Outreach Services – College Hill Library

POSITION PURPOSE / IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION

City Equity Statement:
The City of Westminster welcomes diverse candidates from the broadest base possible. Our goal is to find the best candidate for the job—someone who belongs, not just fits. We value life and professional experiences, recognizing equivalent combinations of knowledge skills and education.

Aligned with our city SPIRIT values, the successful candidate will have a passion and commitment to serving a diverse population of residents and must respect and uphold the principles of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.

We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for this role, even if you believe you have a less traditional background than described we invite you to apply.

POSITION PURPOSE
The City of Westminster is seeking a compassionate and collaborative librarian who loves working with all ages. The Librarian I - Outreach Services position is responsible for innovative outreach programming, coordinating the Library-to-Go team and van, promoting library services throughout the city, and providing reference and readers’ advisory to all ages.

The Librarian I - Outreach Services Librarian is a part-time, benefited position, scheduled 20 hours a week (.5 FTE). This position regularly works the Information or Youth Desks, provides outstanding customer service, answers an array of technology and reference questions, supports collection maintenance, and creates engaging displays.

The ideal candidate for this role has a heart for public service, champions teamwork, and values equity and empathy in a community-focused setting. Someone with creative programming ideas, passion for community outreach, tech savviness, and patience with a variety of ages will thrive in this environment.

The Librarian I - Outreach Services Librarian reports to the College Hill Library Branch Coordinator. College Hill is a destination public library that shares space and resources with Front Range Community College and will be this position’s home base. Collaborative programming and desk shifts at Irving Street branch are also expected as needed.

The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. The City of Westminster has a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage and reward benefited employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English. Benefited employees have the opportunity to test their language proficiency skills and qualify for a bi-weekly stipend that will vary based on the employee’s level of proficiency and usage.

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES AND CULTURAL VALUES/GENERAL COMPETENCIES

The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service - People - Integrity - Respect - Innovation - Teamwork).

This position supports the goals of the Parks, Recreation and Libraries Department, whose mission is together we create exceptional opportunities for a vibrant community with a commitment to nature, wellness and literacy.

The Library’s mission statement is Westminster Public Library builds community by connecting people to quality collections, programs, services, staff and spaces, rooted in nature, wellness and literacy.

Every employee is accountable to:

• Demonstrate a high level of customer service; encourage others to focus on the customer; foster an environment where customer service is a priority
• Communicate with customers to ensure that, where possible, they are satisfied, and that their needs are being addressed; solicit and evaluate customer feedback
• Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization's mission and vision
• Exhibit pride in self, the department, the city, and the community; conduct self in a professional manner
• Demonstrate integrity and build trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty, and ethical behavior
• Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner
• Support/promote change; demonstrate flexibility, and take calculated risks when appropriate
• Participate in personal growth opportunities, and attend trainings designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization
• Work to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered
• Demonstrate support for team efforts by accepting new roles and responsibilities, and helping others achieve objectives
• Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences
  
  

GENERAL COMPETENCIES
Citywide - Every employee in this position is accountable to :

• Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication and follow-through on commitments
• Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses, and target areas for personal self-development
• Demonstrate initiative in performing job tasks
• Exhibit problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions
• Achieve goals, and handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independently
• Communicate effectively with individuals and groups using clear and concise verbal and written communications
• Demonstrate accountability for work, and take ownership in job performance
• Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work; take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product

Job Specific - Every employee in this position must be able to:

• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of:
  • reference and information services, including experience using information resources in a wide range of subject areas
  • books, authors, databases and online resources, especially for children and tweens

Provide outstanding customer service to patrons and coworkersEstablish and maintain effective relationships with patrons, students, Front Range Community College staff, and City of Westminster employeesCollaborate regularly with colleagues and community membersWork effectively with a teamWork enthusiastically and effectively with diverse peopleDevelop and facilitate programs based upon current trends in library servicesPerform community outreach functionsWork effectively in a dynamic, rapidly changing environmentCommunicate effectively, both orally and in writingApply professional judgment and discretion in promoting a positive image for the library in all contacts with patrons, staff, and other members of the community

JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks
1. Under the general supervision of the Branch Coordinator, provides the following patron services:

• provides outstanding customer service to staff members and library patrons of all ages at the Information Desks and out in the community
• provides excellent Readers’ Advisory services to patrons of all ages and across genres
• conducts professional and effective reference interviews and research
• assists patrons with interlibrary loan requests
• assists the Collection Development team through:
  • regular weeding of collections
  • anticipating patron demand for subject material, and making recommendations for specific items to purchase

creates and delivers programs and services for all ages, with an awareness of current and future trends in library programming2. Oversees the operations, budget, and resources of the Library-to-Go team and van

• Organizes, publicizes, and presents programs, tours, and outreach events for user groups such as community organizations and other librarians
• Coordinates and delivers programs and events with other departments and divisions within the city, with neighboring libraries, and with local businesses

3. Maintains a reasonable level of familiarity with collections for all ages at both facilities and provides input on collection building and maintenance
4. Addresses and resolves complaints from patrons and/or staff, or forwards to supervisor as necessary
5. Possesses a valid driver license and maintains a safe driving record
6. Maintains regular and punctual attendance
Other Duties and Responsibilities
1. Schedules rooms and equipment
2. Assists on other desks as needed
3. Oversees paraprofessional staff and/or volunteers
Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS/PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications
Required :

• Graduation from an accredited, four (4)-year college
• Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent within six (6) months of hire
• Previous experience providing services and/or programs for adults

Preferred :

• Supervisory experience
• Previous library experience in a professional level position in public services

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.
Physical Requirements
Work performed is physical in nature and involves sufficient physical strength and stamina to:

• Occasionally sit and stand at one area to perform customer service and book check-out and check-in; constantly standing and walking throughout a public library facility
• Frequent crouching, squatting, bending, and twisting to shelve books from floor level to above head; frequent climbing and balancing to use step stools, ladders, etc.
• Constant light grasp to prepare returned and new materials/books for check-out and patron use, and constant reaching at waist level to return material to proper shelves; frequent firm grasp, pinching, and fine motor skills to prepare materials/books, and reaching overhead to stock books
• Constant near acuity to read computer screens and book and shelving labels; frequent hearing to communicate with public, staff, and vendors
• Frequent lifting of up to forty (40) pounds from ground to waist to move returned books to check-in area; frequent lifting of up to twenty (20) pounds from ground to overhead to return books to stacks and stock supplies and materials; occasional carrying of up to forty (40) pounds 200 feet to move books and materials; occasional pushing and/or pulling of cart of up to 150 pounds throughout a public library

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in a public library setting and across the City, both indoors and outdoors and often using the Library-to-Go van. This position involves high public contact and mobility throughout a public use facility.
Required Materials and Equipment
Frequent use of Library-to-Go van, telephones, personal computers, fax machines, photocopiers, scanners, bar code readers, book security system equipment, microfiche/microfilm reader-printer, and various electronic and audiovisual equipment including DVD/Blu-Ray players, LCD projection, and image scanners. Regular use of personal transportation to the library's various facilities and other locations in the provision of regular library services and programs.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Background checks will include employment references and criminal history, and when applicable, driver’s license record, and education verification
• Drug screen
• Physical
• Must be legally entitled to work in the United States

The City of Westminster offers a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Health and Dental
• Flexible Spending
• Pension/Retirement Plans
• Term Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability
• Survivor Benefits
• Wellness Program
• Leave program that provides for vacation, holidays, sick leave, major illness, on the job injury, and administrative reasons
• Career Development Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

For a more detailed overview of our Exempt and Administrative Officer benefit package:
Benefit Package

The City of Westminster does not participate in the Social Security system.In lieu of Social Security contributions, the city contributes to a 401(a) defined contribution plan on your behalf.

401(a) Contribution Rates:
Employee Mandatory Contribution: 11.5% of your base pay. Contributions are pre-tax and fully vested.
Employer Contribution: 11.75%of your base pay.

Employer Contribution Vesting Schedule

• Less than 3 years - 0%
• 3 years- 60%
• 4 years - 80%
• 5 plus years or age 55 or older when separating - 100%

The City of Westminster provides employees with innovative and practical ways to improve their commute through two key features, EcoPass and Commute Benefits powered by Commutrics. EcoPass provides unlimited trips on RTD's core transit services and Commute Rewards allows you to record your trips and get rewards based on your commute mode.

Closing Date/Time: 10/21/2024 8:30 AM Mountain

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• City of Westminster, Colorado

• 303-658-2150

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