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Job Description

Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) strives to be the essential destination for all generations to connect, discover and create. We help to build an educated and vibrant community by providing equal access to information and opportunities for all. Everyone is welcome at JCPL; we meet patrons where they are, give them our full attention and strive to exceed expectations. Our core values include: Innovation, Accountability and Excellence.

Do you love to interact with pre-teens, teens and young adults? Are you creative, techy and energetic? Have you created fun and engaging programs for teens? Our Teen Services Librarian has the skills and enthusiasm to encourage teens to develop their love of reading and to become confident, discerning researchers and creative thinkers. We have an opening for a Teen Services Librarian at the Belmar Library and we are looking for a librarian passionate about library services for all and, in particular, teens.

Jefferson County Public Library is a leader in Teen services. This position mentors other staff in Teen services, creates innovative Teen programs, conducts local outreach, and, as one of the three location librarians, answers the most complicated reference questions. As part of the Belmar staff, the Teen Librarian provides exceptional customer service, delivers reader’s advisory assistance for all ages, promotes the collection through merchandising and display, and handles patrons’ accounts, among other responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
This position will perform moderately complex to complex research activities. The position is also responsible for advising patrons on appropriate materials and also referring patrons to community resources and other appropriate resources for further information as necessary.

The librarian is responsible for creating a positive, inviting atmosphere for all patrons, with special emphasis on teens. The librarian will provide access to resources, including physical and digital resources of the system. The librarian must have a passion for working with youth and develop and present unique programs of interest to teens and children, including teen advisory board, storytimes, classes, and workshops. The librarian will perform community and school outreach, both in person and via social media. The librarian will have a strong knowledge of teen literature and graphic novels and be adept at performing readers’ advisory for teen library patrons.

Position must comply with laws governing patron privacy and confidentiality under CRS24-90-119, and the Code of Ethics of the American Library Association, as well as ADA governing public access to space and technology. Reports to Public Services Supervisor, Coordinator SR, or Manager.

Additional Info & Requirements

Must have a valid driver's license, if you are from out of state, you must have a valid Colorado driver's license within 30 days of hire date.

Offer of employment contingent on criminal history, MVR check and education verification.

May be required to work some evenings, weekends and minor holidays.

HR Info

Jill Krantz, Employee Relations Manager

jill.krantz@jeffcolibrary.org

303 275-6167

Application must be made through NeoGov