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Librarian II, Head of Children's and Teen Services, City of Longmont,

40 hours per week

Evenings/Weekends: Some evenings required; Some weekends required

Open Until Filled

Salary Range: $4,523.00 - $5,428.00/mo    Calculate

Preferred Education: Master's Degree

Other Educational Credentials:
QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in library science or related field and three years of professional level library experience and 2 years of supervisory experience preferred, or demonstrated skills/training in supervision.

     Masters Degree in a program of Library and Information Studies preferred

Experience: Supervisory Experience: 2 year(s) preferred
     Professional Experience: 3 year(s) preferred
     Library Experience: 5 year(s) preferred

Application requirements:
Selection process will include complete job description review, personal interview, background investigation, criminal background check, and substance screening.

DEADLINE: CITY APPLICATION (required) must be received by the Human Resources Division, 350 Kimbark Street, Longmont, CO 80501. This Position is Open Until Filled. An on-line application process is available for this position on our website at www.ci.longmont.co.us. For more information call (303) 651-8609.

Benefits: Retirement; Medical; Dental; Sick Leave; Vacation Leave

Job Description/Duties:
PRINCIPAL DUTIES: Plan, organize, and direct activities of the Children’s and Teen Services section of the Library. Supervises public reference desk activities and serves at the Children’s and Teen reference desk providing direct services to patrons, using computerized databases, library resources or other tools. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff. Direct collection development of Children’s and Teen collection, preparing a collection development plan, selecting books and materials, and managing a portion of the library’s acquisitions budget. Assist and instruct patrons in the use of computer software programs and the Internet. Enhance or develop new programs and services. Schedule proper staff coverage of customer service desks. Participate in selection process to hire new staff members, and assist in budget and policy development. Direct use and development of information technology applications appropriate for assigned section. Maintain effective working relationships and respond to customer inquiries and complaints. Serve as a duty supervisor on a rotating schedule.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Primarily performed in standard office and library environment. Involves the ability to move throughout the building, reaching to access materials on shelves, light to moderate lifting/carrying, pulling, twisting, kneeling, squatting, and bending. Irregular work schedule.

Direct Questions to:
Judith Anderson, Library Director
303-651-8475

Community:
Longmont, Colorado, located in Boulder County, has 22 square miles, over 300 days of sunshine, and a spectacular view of the Rocky Mountains. Longmont sits at an elevation of 4,979 feet above sea level. With over 1,500 acres of parks and open space, Longmont is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Longmont also is home to several high-tech companies and a vibrant restaurant scene. It is conveniently located 37 miles from Denver, 16 miles from Boulder, and 30 miles from the scenic Trail Ridge Road.

Longmont was named one of the Top 100 Best Places to Live in the United States twice - once in 2006 and again in 2008. The Top 100 Best Places to Live as designated by Money Magazine, searches for small livable cities that had the best possible blend of good jobs, low crime, quality schools, plenty of open space, rational home prices and lots to do.

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