Poudrelibraries is hiring : Library Assistant in Fort Collins

Library Assistant

Application Deadline : 18 October 2025

Department : Public Services

Employment Type : Part Time

Location : Old Town Library

Reporting To : Karla Cribari

Compensation : $21.75 - $27.18 / hour

Description

Working at the Poudre Libraries is about being part of a dynamic organization that is transforming the community and having fun along the way. You’ll be instrumental in helping our library customers connect to the ideas, information, and resources that spark their curiosity and support lifelong learning. More than 1 million people come through our doors each year and tens of thousands more access important library services online and through our outreach efforts, making the Library District – and its staff – an indispensable public resource. Come check us out!

Selection process : All applicants must apply online and submit a cover letter and resume. Applicants will receive an email acknowledgment when the application has been successfully submitted. Completed applications will be forwarded to the hiring manager. Applicants who are selected for further testing or interviews will be contacted by someone on the hiring team to schedule. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.

Post-offer background check & MVR required.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. The library may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

JOB SUMMARY

Poudre Libraries is hiring for a Library Assistant to join our Old Town Library team! As the Library Assistant, you will perform a variety of customer contact duties including actively assisting customers find and use library materials and maintaining a welcoming, accessible library space. You will provide information assistance and readers’ advisory to customers. In this role, you will exhibit excellent customer service while performing all work duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES + RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creates a welcoming environment for all customers and staff that fosters equity, diversity, and inclusion by seeking to understand, respect, and value individual differences.
• Demonstrates tactful and conscientious service to people of all ages, races, abilities, cultures, and genders.
• Assists customers with information seeking, navigation of information resources including digital resources, readers’ advisory and computer assistance.
• May plan and implement public programs under the direction of a librarian.
• Circulates the library floor regularly while performing other work duties in order to proactively assist customers.
• Provides customer assistance with computer use and digital technologies including tablets, printers, and projectors. Provides assistance with digital file management including uploading and downloading files.
• Creates and manages relevant and attractive displays of library materials.
• May assist with special projects and / or programs both in and outside the library.
• May perform PIC (Person in Charge) duties.
• Regularly uses computers and digital technology in daily duties and communication.
• May participate in library teams, committees and other project-based groups.
• Maintains a working knowledge of books, authors and bestseller lists.
• Helps to maintain safety, security, and healthy environments in the library. Responds to facility hazards and emergencies according to protocols.
• Stays current on Poudre Libraries policies, processes, procedures, events, and technologies required to perform work duties. Participates in training and continuing education as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS + ABILITIES

EDUCATION + EXPERIENCE

CERTIFICATES + LICENSES

None

LANGUAGE ABILITIES

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT + PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Important Information

Poudre Libraries will make reasonable accommodations for access to Library District services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6740 for assistance.

Poudre Libraries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to gender (regardless of gender identity or gender expression), race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age 40 years or older, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by law. For the purpose of this Library District policy “sexual orientation” means a person’s actual or perceived orientation toward heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality.

Note : Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.

Benefits

This position is eligible for Classified benefits (prorated for part-time).

#J-18808-Ljbffr