LIBRARY ASSISTANT Job at City of Longmont, Colorado in Longmont

Job Announcement

Job Announcement 20250248 Library Assistant
CLOSING DATE: November 19, 2025
APPLY ONLINE AT LONGMONTCOLORADO.GOV/JOBS
Department: Community Enrichment
Division: Library

2025 Hiring Range: $22.28 - $24.75/hour
2026 Hiring Range: $23.56 - $26.18/hour
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday - Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Regular Full-time with Benefits
Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending, Defined Benefit Pension
Plan, 401(a) Money Purchase Plan, Life & Survivor, Term Life & AD&D, Long Term
Disability, Bereavement, Jury & Witness Duty, FMLA, Military Leave, Parental and
Caregiver Leave, Sick, Vacation at start of employment, Holiday pay, EAP, Tuition
Assistance.
Other benefits: Optional, employee elected, voluntary benefits are available.

Definition:
Perform a variety of entry-level administrative and customer service work related to the
circulation of materials, outreach, and various library technical services functions. This position
directly serves the public in the Circulation Department; assists patrons with their accounts and
may provide collection support services in the Technical Services Department.

Principal Duties:
• Answer routine informational questions and refer more difficult or technical questions to
appropriate library staff.
• Attend meetings and trainings as required.
• Check materials in and out of the library.
• Empty book returns.
• Identify overdue materials; process overdue notices; collect, record, and process fines
according to Library policy.
• Issue and renew library cards.
• Maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and the public.
• Maintain statistical records of Library activities as required.
• Prepare library for opening and closing.
• Prepare the Circulation Desk for opening and closing, restocking supplies, and updating
hold items.
• Provide customer service for the Circulation Department at the Circulation desk or Help
Desk.
• Read and respond to emails from staff and patrons.
• Participate in outreach in community and outreach organizing, restocking, and
preparation.

Depending upon assignment, may perform these Essential Duties:
• Assist and instruct patrons in the use of computer software programs and the Internet.
• Assist in the processing of new library materials; enter data related to the ordering,
receiving, and invoicing of new library materials.
• Assist with shifting and inventory of library items.
• Identify overdue, damaged or missing items; notify patrons of and collect fines for
damages, overdue, or missing pieces; prepare items for mending; and update
bibliographic records.
• Locate information in assigned area using computerized databases, library materials, or
other tools.
• Prepare books for withdrawal as designated by selectors or identified as damaged or
outdated.
• Prepare materials for bindery, perform minor repairs, and replace barcode and RFID tags.
• Record and compile statistics.
• Search database sources for requested materials not owned by the Library.
• Search for and process requests for patrons in print and non-print materials.
• Search for claimed returns.
• Search the Internet, download, and print information on various publications and
materials.
• Serve at public service desk in assigned department; interview patrons by telephone or in
person responding to service requests.

Working Environment:
Work is in a standard library environment, which includes exposure to dust. Work requires
standing, walking, bending and stooping, use of hands to make repetitive grasping motions,
light lifting of up to 30 pounds, pushing and pulling of book carts, and sufficient vision to clearly
read book labels. May require climbing at least two steps on a ladder or step stool and reaching
above shoulder level. Work requires ability to read, write, and use mathematical reasoning at a
level sufficient to perform alphabetical and numeric sorting of books. Work requires ability to
hear and communicate orally with library patrons. Work requires working days, evenings and
weekends on a regular basis. Work frequently involves confidentiality, reasoning, problem
solving, and attention to detail.
Qualifications:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to at least one year of experience in
general office and/or customer service. Special Qualifications: Bilingual (English/Spanish)
proficiency preferred.

We're committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. The
City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to
meet minimum qualifications, and encourages all candidates to apply and help us achieve our
goal of creating an inclusive and equitable workplace.
Selection The selection process will include complete job description review, personal interview,
background investigation, criminal background check, and substance screening.

DEADLINE: 11:59 P.M. ON November 19, 2025 Online application (required) must be successfully submitted by 11:59 p.m. on November 19,
2025. The online application process is available for this position on our website at
www.longmontcolorado.gov/jobs. Resumes will be accepted in lieu of the full City
Application; however, they must be submitted via the City application site for consideration. For
more information, call (303) 651-8609.
The City of Longmont is an equal opportunity employer. The City affirms its commitment to diversity and to
complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment. The City will
not discriminate against any person in recruiting, examining, appointing, hiring, training, placement, termination,
layoffs, recall, transfer, leave of absence, promoting, compensating, retaining, disciplining, or any other personnel
action on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national
origin, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, physical or
mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, except when any of these
categories constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification (i.e., an actual qualification for performing a job). If you
need special assistance in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department in advance to make
arrangements.
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