Part-Time Library Assistant In Parachute

Garfield County Public Library District has an opening for a 20-hour/week Library Assistant at our Parachute Branch.

Position Details

Position: Library Assistant
Location: Parachute Branch
Hours: 20 hours per week
Hourly Rate: $21.12–$25.67

The regular work schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday, with each shift consisting of 5 hours:

• Monday: Opening shift beginning at 8:30 a.m.
• Tuesday: Closing shift ending at 6:15 p.m.
• Wednesday: Scheduled 5-hour shift
• Saturday: Scheduled 5-hour shift, serving as the anchor for Saturday coverage

In addition, the selected candidate will be required to work one Friday each month to attend mandatory staff meetings. This position also requires flexibility in scheduling to meet the operational needs of the library.

Primary Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of this role include staffing the Circulation Desk and providing excellent patron service by assisting library visitors, checking materials in and out, answering questions, and supporting day-to-day library operations.

Additional duties include:

• Assisting patrons with checking materials in and out
• Processing holds and transfers
• Collecting, sorting, and shelving library materials
• Providing technology assistance to patrons
• Answering reference questions and offering readers' advisory services
• Assisting with interlibrary loans
• Creating and maintaining library displays
• Supporting daily opening and closing procedures
• Performing related duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

Candidates should demonstrate our core competencies of:

• Customer Service
• Adaptability/Flexibility
• Initiative
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Integrity

As well as job-specific strengths in:

• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration
• Compassion
• Technology Literacy

Our Core Values

Community Inclusivity Trustworthiness Accountability Service

Benefits

This position includes:

• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• 457(b) retirement plan with up to a 3% District match
• Wellness reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Criminal background checks are conducted before the hiring of all GCPLD staff. Criminal background checks are also conducted before accepting all adult volunteers.