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Librarian-Advisory

Arapahoe Library District

Aurora, CO

Application Deadline

Apply By Apr 13th, 2017

Wages

$47,476.00 to $62,800.00 per Year   Calculate

Location

Aurora, CO

Hours

40.00

MLS

Not Specified

Minimum Education

Not Specified

Library Experience

Not Specified

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Public

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Job Description

Are you an advisory guru looking for a rewarding library career? Do you have a passion for developing relevant and engaging life-long learning opportunities for adults? Are you interested in sharing your advisory experience with paraprofessional staff? Then join our team! We are seeking an energetic, enthusiastic and service-oriented professional who will have a track record of success and a passion to run with the best, assisting patrons with advanced advisory and search needs in all areas.

Location: Smoky Hill, 5430 S Biscay Cir, Centennial, CO 80015

Reports to: Supervisor

Supervises: 0

Position: 40 hour, full-time; exempt.

Pay Rate: $47,476.00 - $62,800 annually

ROLE: Assists patrons with advanced search and advisory needs and develops library services.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

40% ADVANCED ADVISORY AND SEARCH ASSISTANCE – Satisfies patron requests of an advanced nature by conducting patron interviews, employing search strategies, providing advanced reference and advisory services and recommending resources. Creates web content.

35% PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND OUTREACH - Identifying, evaluating, recommending and implementing various kinds of advisory programs and outreach.

25% STAFF TRAINING AND BRANCH LIAISON - Develops trainings to improve the knowledge, skill and ability of paraprofessional staff. Provides informal mentoring to branch staff by participating in staff meetings and outreaching to staff in order to reinforce information received at the formal trainings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Two to five years of similar or related experience, required.

MLS or MLIS degree, required.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Ability to work varying shifts, including evenings and weekends, required.  

Advanced advisory skills, required

Advanced technology skills for Windows, Word, Excel, Internet Explorer and Outlook, required.

Experience in public service, including the ability to interact effectively with patrons and staff.

Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new technologies quickly. 

Intermediate skills in Sierra, preferred.  

Ability to be mobile 100% of the time and sit as needed; ability to bend, stoop, reach, and push a loaded wheeled book truck weighing up to 100 pounds, 10% of the time, required. Experience with developing and conducting instructional programs and services.

Ability to focus on the customer, show integrity, be inclusive, enjoy learning and have fun.

Ability to exercise confidence and excitement in the vast technological and online resources the Library District has available.

Ability to successfully work with varying demographics, required.

Passionate about the mission of public libraries. Comfortable with the principles of intellectual freedom.

At Arapahoe Libraries, we believe in turning every search for knowledge into a helpful adventure.

Our 300 employees come together to build a rock-solid team that achieves far more collectively than we could ever do alone. We provide competitive compensation and benefits including healthcare, paid time off, and retirement plans.

Learn more about our Vision, Values, Mission at: http://arapahoelibraries.org/vision-values-mission/

LET’S FIND OUT

The Community

Established in 1966, the Arapahoe Library District serves more than 200,000 residents living in Arapahoe County. Arapahoe County and other major suburban counties make up the greater metropolitan area surrounding Denver, Colorado. The Arapahoe Library District operates eight branch libraries, including mobile library services, and a library at the County Detention Center, funded by the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Department. A seven-member Board of Trustees sets the library budget and determines policy.

HR Info

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Posted Mar 13, 2017