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Job Description
1. Works approximately 9 hours per week on the Information, Reference, and Telephone Reference desks providing patron assistance in person and over the telephone. Searches a limited number of reference sources in response to user inquiries. Provides directional assistance and information about the library, its services, and procedures. Maintains confidentiality in all patron interactions.
2. Under the direction of the Teen Librarian, performs a variety of Teen service and support activities: maintains the public Teen area, assists in collection development tasks for teen periodicals, etc. Helps the Teen Librarian in planning, organizing, and implementing programs, services, and publicity to meet teenagers' needs including the summer reading program.
3. Assists patrons in locating library materials and offers instruction to patrons in the use of specific library resources and tools.
4. Provides instruction and access to library holdings in the on-line Public Access Catalog (PAC), PPLD's community information databases, and the Internet. Helps patrons in the use of the library's machines and equipment, including personal computers and software.
5. Refers patrons to the reference staff and to outside sources and collections when appropriate.
6. Promotes library services through instructional tours, demonstrations, talks, and displays.
7. Provides back-up and assistance in Adult Services division tasks and functional areas as needed.
8. Assists reference librarians with a wide variety of ongoing and special projects.
9. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Additional Info & Requirements
Incumbent will work at the new Teen Center located in the East Library. Grand opening is anticipated in July 2007.Prefer 2+ years of library OR other public service work experience. Prefer experience working with teenagers. Bilingual ability is a plus, but not required.
The Community
With its 12 branches and 2 bookmobiles, Pikes Peak Library District serves the 500,000+ residents of El Paso County, which is nestled at the base of beautiful Pikes Peak.
HR Info
PPLD job application required for all vacant positions.
Obtain a printable job application at www.ppld.org
1. Requires a B.A. or B.S. degree (preferably from a 4-year liberal arts college/university).
2. Requires 2+ years of library or other public service work experience.
3. Requires ability to work the schedule listed on page one of this vacancy announcement.
Prefer previous experience working with teenagers. Bilingual ability is a plus!
4. Requires excellent communication skills, ability to work in a team environment, a “whatever it takes” work ethic, and an excellent customer service attitude. Bilingual ability is a plus.
5. In order to be considered as an applicant for this position, you must write and submit a typed, double-spaced essay (up to 350 words) in response to the following question:
“Why should the library offer outreach services to teens? Please include your experiences working with teens.”
Applications that are submitted without the above requested essay will not be considered for this position. Please attach your essay to your PPLD job application form. You may also attach a resume adn/or cover letter if you wish.
