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Librarian

The Denver Public Library

The New Rodolfo Gonzales Branch - Opening Soon!

Application Deadline

Apply By Sep 26th, 2014

Wages

$19.83 to $31.72 per Hour   Calculate

Location

Denver, CO

Hours

40.00

MLS

Required

Minimum Education

Not Specified

Library Experience

Not Specified

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Public

This job is more than 3 weeks old or the application deadline has passed.

Job Description

TWO POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Background Information:

Join the Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales Branch team and work collaboratively to provide services and materials for children and families.  Support the Library’s strategic initiatives of providing early literacy experiences to infants through preschoolers and connecting school-age and adult readers to materials and programs in Spanish and English.

What You’ll Do:

Work at the Gonzales Branch, 1498 Irving St., to create positive experiences for library customers by providing reference, readers/ media advisory, collection maintenance, ECRR-based story times, services to new immigrants and community outreach.  Promote information access and nurture the interests of a rich and diverse community through library services for all ages.  Help design, present and/or establish a variety of programs.  Build relationships with youth and their families to foster curiosity and provide homework and technology assistance.  Communicate effectively about issues and initiatives with customers, staff, volunteers and administration.  Oversee library operations as assigned.

You Have:

Knowledge of library services for infancy through adolescence and positive youth development practices.  Knowledge of the Public Library Association’s ECRR initiative and supporting materials/resources.  Knowledge of children’s literature.  Skill in interpreting, communicating and presenting information, both orally and in writing.  Skill welcoming and advocating for the information needs of immigrants and newcomers.  Skill in communicating with customers with varying degrees of English language ability.  Ability to meet the information, collection maintenance and reader/media needs of a diverse community of all ages. Ability to thrive in an environment with constant public contact with people from all backgrounds and age groups.  Ability to demonstrate positive attitude, excellent interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity and a sense of humor in working with customers, coworkers, volunteers and the community.  Ability to creatively solve problems, negotiate and handle stressful situations in a positive manner.  Ability to be innovative, flexible and well organized.  Ability to use extensive workplace and other technology including email, internet, databases, eMedia, social media and other software.  Ability to pass a background check after the offer to hire has been made. 

A Master’s in Library Science from an ALA accredited institution or plans to receive one within 90 days.

One-year of experience working with children in a structured environment (preferred, not required).  Spanish language fluency (preferred, not required).

Excellent customer service skills.

We Provide:

$19.83 - $25.77 per hour starting salary range; $19.83 - $31.72 per hour full salary range.

Although the full salary range for this position is provided, offers are typically made within the starting salary range and depend on qualifications.  The City and County of Denver benefit package will be offered.

Regular, full-time, 40 hours per week.  The schedule will be determined by the needs of the department and may include evening and weekend hours.

HR Info

Apply online at http://denverlibrary.applicantpro.com/jobs/ Resumes are not accepted without a completed employment application. 

Posted Sep 12, 2014