Library Aide

What You’ll Do

As a Library Aide I, you help keep daily library service running smoothly by supporting patrons and staff in a welcoming, organized environment. This part-time, onsite role in Cortez averages 24 hours per week and includes a rotating Saturday shift.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing friendly, accurate assistance at the circulation desk and handling cash transactions
• Supporting library programs with set-up, facilitation help, and clean-up
• Assisting with processing new materials, interlibrary loans, and maintaining files/records
• Using office equipment and standard software to complete assigned projects

Required qualifications/skills:

• High school diploma (or equivalent) plus 1 year related experience (or equivalent combination)
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to build effective working relationships
• Computer literacy, including the ability to teach basic computer skills to patrons
• Ability to learn and apply the Dewey Decimal System
• Valid Colorado driver’s license

You’ll start by checking in with the team, reviewing what’s happening that day, and getting your workstation ready for patrons. Throughout the shift, you’ll move between helping community members with quick questions, staying on top of details that keep materials and records in order, and pitching in as priorities change. When a program is on the calendar, you’ll spend time preparing the space and supplies, then help things wrap up smoothly afterward.

You’ll also have moments to learn new processes, coordinate with coworkers, and keep the public area tidy and ready for the next visitor.

This position includes sick leave.