Library Assistant
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Cityof AuroraColorado
It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora were growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles or core values that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of:IntegrityRespect Professionalism andCustomer Service and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
Why Work for Aurora
- Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
- Diverse community
- Competitive total compensation package
- Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
- Light rail station minutes away
- On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
- Access to innovation workspaces
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The deadline to submit applications is Sunday July 17 2025. The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come-first serve basis. As soon as we determine we have a qualified pool of applicants this position may close quickly and without notice.
Hiring Salary: $20.04 - $25.05/hour
Department Information
The Library and Cultural Services Departments vision is to empower an environment of lifelong learning and cultural enrichment by stimulating learning and literacy inspiring creativity and integrating arts culture and history into the lives of Aurorans. We have two divisions within the department: Library and Cultural Services both offering a variety of free programs and services to the community. Please go to to learn more about our department.
Library Services Summary
- 7 locations
- Books CDs DVDs magazines
- Database and language learning programs
- Public computers
- Study space
- Printing faxing and scanning services
- Community events programs and activities for all ages
Cultural Services Summary
- Aurora History Museum and Historic Sites
- Aurora Fox Arts Center
- Bicentennial Arts Center
- Art in Public Places collection (over 240 commissioned pieces around the city)
- The Peoples Building
Position Information
The individual in this position must provide the highest level of customer service assisting library customers with circulation services account help finding library resources answering general questions and providing basic technology customer service skills attention to detail genuine interest in helping people from a diverse community of all ages and a friendly outgoing demeanor are essential for success in this position.
Locations: Will work primarily at assigned locations below hours may change based on business need. May be required occasionally to substitute at another Aurora Library location based on staffing needs.
Tallyns Reach Library (23911 E Arapahoe Rd Aurora CO 80016)
Hours will include days nights and weekends but will primarily be a Tuesday - Saturday 9:15 AM 6:15 PM schedule. Hours are subject to change dependent upon department needs.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides friendly efficient and professional service to customers in-person by telephone and email.
- Assists customers with accessing and using library resources (books databases computers etc.) and computer questions related to Microsoft Office products internet navigation email services third party web sites and other software applications on public computers.
- Assists in creating programs on a wide range of topics (computer research English as second language literacy discussion groups book clubs tours story-times etc.) on or off-site.
- Functions as the on-site person in charge overseeing staffing and facility customer related functions in the absence of the Supervisor or Librarian
- Performs basic readers advisory and basic reference searches using library resources on-line databases and other reputable sources.
- Creates and maintains displays bulletin boards and other merchandising efforts.
- Checks books/other items in and out manages patron accounts places items on hold processes prospector items through computerized system.
- Assists with collection/inventory management duties that may include weeding sorting and shelving.
- Proactively ensures that library space is neat and organized (e.g. furniture and equipment is in order shelves are well organized displays are creative and refreshed regularly)
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
An equivalent combination of education training and experience that demonstrates required knowledge skills and abilities may be considered.
Education:
- Bachelors Degree in library science or a related field
Experience:
- 1 year of customer service or library experience
Skills:
- Skill in the use of windows-based programs
- Strong customer service skills
Abilities:
- Communicate with diverse customers/staff of all ages in a professional age and culturally appropriate manner
- Enthusiasm initiative creativity and patience working with all ages
- Experience with developing and conducting classes and programs for all ages
- Ability to deal with stressful situations with tact and diplomacy
- Exercise good judgement in difficult and/or tense situations.
- Use general office equipment computers calculators and copy/fax machine
- Perform basic mathematical calculations
- Follow oral and written instructions
- Work shifts including some nights and weekends.
- Ability to speak Spanish a plus.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Essential Personnel:
- When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.
Physical Demands:
- Primarily sedentary physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 10 pounds.
- Occasional lifting carrying walking and standing.
- Frequent hand/eye coordination for operation of office equipment.
- Vision for reading and interpreting reports and data analysis and preparation.
- Frequent speech communication hearing and listening to maintain communication with employees and citizens.
Work Environment:
- This job could be challenging at times due to working in an environment that includes many distractions and interruptions
- Works primarily indoors but may work outdoors assisting with a program or outreach events in varying weather conditions
Equipment Used:
- Uses standard office equipment including personal computer and common office software such as email internet Word Excel and menu driven databases as a part of the Library automated systems.
- This position may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle cell phone tools etc.) in the course of their employment
Library Assistant Supplemental Questionnaire
*1. Do you have at least a bachelors degree in library science or a related field OR are you claiming you qualify under the equivalencies
Yes
No
*2. Do you have at least 1 year of customer service or library experience OR are you claiming you qualify under the equivalencies
Yes
No
3. If claiming you qualify under the equivalencies please explain in details.
*4. The selected candidate for this position will need to work 9:15 6:15 Tuesdays through Saturdays hours subject to change dependent upon needs. Will you be able to comply with this requirement
Yes
No
5. Do you have any experience working in a Public Library If yes please explain. If no leave blank.
*6. Are you fluent in any language in addition to English
Yes
No
7. If you answered YES to the above question what other language(s) do you speak Describe your fluency level in terms of speaking understanding and writing.
*8. Do you have experience in the following areas Check all that apply.
Program Planning
Customer Service Relations/Issues
Work experience within a library system
Working with Children
Working with Teens
None of the above
*9. Why are you interested in this position
* Required Question
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
An equivalent combination of education training and experience that demonstrates required knowledge skills and abilities may be considered.
Education:
- Bachelors Degree in library science or a related field
Experience:
- 1 year of customer service or library experience
Skills:
- Skill in the use of windows-based programs
- Strong customer service skills
Abilities:
- Communicate with diverse customers/staff of all ages in a professional age and culturally appropriate manner.
- High sense of initiative and creativity and the ability to think of interesting ways to relate to children teens and adults.
- Enthusiasm passion and patience working with children teens and adults.
- Experience with developing and conducting classes and programs for all ages
- Ability to deal with stressful situations with tact and diplomacy
- Exercise good judgement in difficult and/or tense situations.
- Use general office equipment computers calculators and copy/fax machine
- Perform basic mathematical calculations
- Follow oral and written instructions
- Work shifts including some nights and weekends.
- Work at other branch locations when needed.
- Ability to speak Spanish a plus.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Essential Personnel:
- When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.
Physical Demands:
- Primarily sedentary physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 10 pounds.
- Occasional lifting carrying walking and standing.
- Frequent hand/eye coordination for operation of office equipment.
- Vision for reading and interpreting reports and data analysis and preparation.
- Frequent speech communication hearing and listening to maintain communication with employees and citizens.
Work Environment:
- This job could be challenging at times due to working in an environment that includes many distractions and interruptions
- Works primarily indoors but may work outdoors assisting with a program or outreach events in varying weather conditions
Equipment Used:
- Uses standard office equipment including personal computer and common office software such as email internet Word Excel and menu driven databases as a part of the Library automated systems.
- This position may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle cell phone tools etc.) in the course of their employment
For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex race age sexual orientation creed national origin disability or military status gender identity unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
Despite the changes in Colorado law the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
Drug Testing Thorough Criminal Background Check and Employment References:
As a condition of employment all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check.
Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.
Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.
Employment Type
Full-Time
