Library Associate - Adult Services; Part Time

Position: Library Associate - Adult Services (Part Time)

Library Associate - Adult Services (Part Time)

Job Category: Parks Recreation Library

Requisition Number: LIBRA
002209

• Posted :
  December 18, 2025
• Part-Time

Locations

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Englewood, CO 80110, USA

Description POSITION SUMMARY

Provides excellent customer service by assisting library patrons with locating library resources, answering reference questions, referrals to community resources, and providing detailed technology assistance. Plans, develops, and delivers adult programs and classes. Serves as Person in Charge as scheduled.

This position will be working mostly evenings from 2:00 - 7:30pm Monday through Thursday with occasional weekend shifts.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to
:
Adult Services Supervisor

Direct Reports
:
None

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Customer Service, Program Development, and Community Engagement (70%)

• Uses high-level customer service skills to determine and respond to patron needs. Creates a positive inviting atmosphere for all patrons.
• Provides library information, technology assistance, referrals, reader’s advisory guidance, and library account assistance.
• Supports patron access to and awareness of digital resources.
• Helps monitor and troubleshoot technology provided for patrons, including public computers and Tech lab equipment.
• Assists with planning, promoting, implementing and evaluating adult programs and classes.
• Assists with maintaining outreach partnerships throughout the community and updating current information on community resources.
• Supports delivery of materials to patrons at outreach locations on a regular basis.
• May represent the library at school, community group, business or government meetings or events.

Operational Support (15%)

• Supports projects managed by the Adult Services Supervisor and the Adult Services Librarian.
• Participates in the responsibility for the general appearance and safety of the Library as a whole. Assists in opening and closing procedures.
• Addresses and resolves complaints from patrons or forwards to appropriate staff necessary.
• Keeps current on Library policies and procedures. Monitors adherence to policies and procedures and/or communicates policies to patrons as necessary.
• Stays current on new trends and technologies in library service. Stays aware of library services and programs as well as current activities of the department and City.
• Collect, tabulate, maintain data and prepare standardized reports.
• May work directly with volunteers.

Collection Maintenance (15%)

• Assists with evaluating and maintaining the existing collection through recommendations and weeding of materials in accordance with established guidelines.
• May participate in the Collection Development Team purchasing for collections as delegated by the Adult Services Supervisor.
• Develops and utilizes reader’s advisory tools to increase patron usage of collection

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education

• Bachelor's degree in any field required.

Work Experience

• 2 years of customer service experience; library and/or bookstore experience preferred.

Certifications and/or Licensures

• None

Required Driver’s License

• None

An equivalent combination of education, training and relevant job experience may be substituted.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Working Knowledge3>

• Use of general office technology and familiarity with basic library systems
• Trends in library services, information technology, and publishing

Skills & Abilities

• Communicate with patrons in a professional, friendly and age-appropriate manner
• Ability to deal with stressful situations with tact and diplomacy
• Work productively in a team environment; provide informal leadership and support for colleagues
• Consistently and accurately follow detailed procedures
• Ability to speak effectively to community and professional groups

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in a standard library environment, requiring standing for extended periods of time. Work may also be performed in a standard office environment, requiring sitting for extended periods of time. Must be able to perform occasional lifting (up to 25 lbs.). This job requires visual and physical capabilities to work on computers and associated equipment for extended periods of time.

HOURLY PAY RATE

$22.31 - $33.47/Hourly Pay Rate

This is a part-time position.

Final date to receive applications

January 1st, 2026

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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