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 teens and adults! The Librarian I - Teen & Adult Services position is responsible for creating and delivering innovative programming, providing reference and readers’ advisory to all ages, and supporting outreach efforts.
The Teen/Adult Services Supervising Librarian regularly works the information desk, provides outstanding customer service, answers an array of technology and reference questions, and creates engaging displays to highlight the library’s collection. This position is also responsible for collection maintenance, staff scheduling, and supervision of associates.
The ideal candidate for this role has a heart for public service, champions teamwork, and values equity and empathy in a community-focused urban library setting. Someone with progressive programming ideas, passion for teen services, tech savviness, and patience with adults will thrive in this environment.
The Teen/Adult Services Librarian is a supervisory position, and reports to the Library Branch Coordinator. Irving Street Library will be home base, but collaborative programming and desk shifts at College Hill are also expected from time to time.
The Irving Street branch is a neighborhood library at the heart of Historic Westminster. It is a small and busy location in a densely populated area with a diverse population, including Hispanic, Hmong, and Native American representation with a wide range of socioeconomic and generational backgrounds. Bilingual candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
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 COMPETENCIESThe 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 teens and adults
- Provide outstanding customer service to patrons and coworkers
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with patrons, students, Front Range Community College staff, and City of Westminster employees
- Collaborate regularly with colleagues and community members
- Work effectively with a team
- Work enthusiastically and effectively with diverse people
- Develop and facilitate programs based upon current trends in library services
- Perform community outreach functions
- Work effectively in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Apply professional judgment and discretion in promoting a positive image for the library in all contacts with patrons, staff, and other members of the community
Leadership/Supervisory - Every employee in this position is accountable to:- Foster a participatory organizational climate that is open, positive, reinforcing, and supportive
- Encourage employees to be accountable for their work and take ownership for their actions and outcomes
- Demonstrate leadership and courage by making or supporting decisions that reflect the organizational mission and goals even when the decision may be unpopular to some
- Demonstrate collaboration and conflict resolution skills with other departments and employees
- Help employees to see the value of developing their skills, and assist them in eliminating barriers to their development; encourage employees to step outside of their comfort zone to develop their skills
- Provide meaningful, timely employee feedback and appraisals, and effectively address employee performance problems
- Effectively supervise, mentor, and motivate in a team environment
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 Reference/Information Desk
- provide 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 for teen and adult audiences, with an awareness of current and future trends in library programmingorganizes, publicizes, and presents programs, tours, and outreach events for user groups such as schools, community organizations, caregivers, and other librarians2. Creates engaging materials displays with commitment to diversity and inclusion
3. Supervises associates and supports staff scheduling
4. Maintains a high level of familiarity with children’s collections at both facilities and provides input on collection building and maintenance
5. Address and resolve complaints from patrons and/or staff, or forward to supervisor as necessary
6. Possesses a valid driver license and maintains a safe driving record
7. Maintains regular and punctual attendance
Other Duties and Responsibilities 1. Coordinates and delivers programs and events with other departments and divisions within the city, with neighboring libraries and, with local businesses
2. Schedules rooms and equipment
3. Assists on the Circulation or Children’s Desk in times of heavy demand and/or short staffing
4. Supervises paraprofessional staff and/or volunteers
5. Assists the Library Branch Coordinator in budget preparation and administration
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-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 teens and/or adult
Preferred :- Spanish language skills
- 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 40 pounds from ground to waist to move returned books to check-in area; frequent lifting of up to 20 pounds from ground to overhead to return books to stacks and stock supplies and materials; occasional carrying of up to 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 constantly performed indoors in a public library setting. This position involves high public contact and mobility throughout a public use facility.
Required Materials and Equipment Frequent use of 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: 9/16/2024 8:30 AM Mountain
