Old Colorado City Library Helper

LIBRARY HELPER - Old Colorado City Library 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES and/or RESPONSIBILITIES:

MAY include some of the following, depending on need,

  • Assist with program preparation and/or facilitation
    • Prepare program materials
    • Assist with program set-up/take down
    • Assist with program facilitation
    • Assist with clean up after program
  • Assist staff with everyday functions of the library
    • Finding on shelf hold items
    • Assist in organizing book donations
    • Shelving books
    • Shelf reading
    • Neaten shelves and shelving areas
    • Clean toys
    • Clean computer area
    • Inventory board games
  • Complete other tasks as needed

SKILLS NEEDED:

  • Excellent reading skills
  • Ability to communicate with children and adults
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Ability to focus on tasks

LOCATION:

  • Old Colorado City Library

TRAINING:

  • Volunteer Orientation
  • Workforce Readiness Training
  • Additional trainings as required, such as
    • Ergonomics/safety training
    • Pull list training
    • Friends of the Library sorting training
    • Working with Children

TIME COMMITMENT:

  • Attend programs as needed 
  • Specific schedule to be arranged with library
  • Shifts generally last 1-2 hours

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Ability to stand for extended periods on a daily basis 
  • Ability to lift and carry objects up to 50lbs