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Job Description
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The Children and Family Services Librarian plans, conducts, and evaluates high quality youth and family-friendly programming and library services on behalf of the Clearview Library District. This position works closely with elementary schools in the Weld RE-4 School District and other community organizations, ensuring access to library collections, services, resources, and programs. Incumbents will be required to work some evenings and weekends. Ability to drive oneself between branches and to community locations.
We anticipate a start date of no later than January 5, 2026.
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Programming
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Responsible for planning, conducting, and evaluating a regular schedule of programs and events for children ages 6-12 and their families at two library locations and in the community.
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Creates and collaborates on high quality promotional material for programs and services.
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Compiles essential statistics regarding program participation and attendance and makes program suggestions based on statistical data.
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Participates in strategic planning for children and family programming.
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Provides passive programming within the library that promotes excitement for literacy and learning.
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Oversees and facilitates the Clearview Library District’s Battle of the Books program, including coordination with school district staff.
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Provides support and oversight to paraprofessional library assistants who conduct children’s programs.
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Assists in planning multiple aspects of the Summer Adventure Program for the District.
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2. Collection Development
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Develops, evaluates, and maintains a diverse and relevant collection for children in accordance with the District’s Collection Development Policy. Oversight includes deselection and maintenance of the collection.
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Works with the Youth Services Supervising Librarian, Head of Public Services, and Communications Team to market the collection to the community.
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Maintains a balanced collection between library locations.
3. Partnerships and Relationship Building
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Works in collaboration with the Youth Services Supervising Librarian to identify and develop community partnerships.
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Builds and maintains relationships with homeschool families, schools, and other agencies serving children and families.
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Makes regular contact and visits with the local school district to disseminate relevant library information.
4. Services
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Provides readers’ advisory services for children and families, and supports staff with training materials to provide reader’s advisory services.
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Assists children with the use of the library and its resources. Assists parents and other adults in the selection of children’s material.
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Attends and participates in youth services meetings and library committees, and contributes to cooperative efforts to support system-wide children’s services, functions, and programs.
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Contributes to the development and evaluation of library-wide policies, offering insights and recommendations.
Education and Experience Required
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Requires a Master’s Degree in the area of Library Science or Education.
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Two years of experience in a public library setting working with children and collections required, five years preferred.
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This position is a member of the Public Services Department and reports directly to the Youth Services Supervising Librarian.
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Stays current on emerging library trends.
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Maintains memberships in professional organizations. Reads professional journals, attends webinars, library conferences, meetings, workshops, and training.
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Proven ability to develop and conduct successful library programs inside and outside of the library.
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Willingness to establish relationships with a desire to meet and serve the public.
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Excellent organization skills with a high degree of attention to detail.
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Demonstrated ability to think analytically, exercise initiative, and act in the best interest of the library.
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Effective in leading and working with a wide range of constituencies.
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Must be a team player.
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Ability to speak publicly and effectively present in a variety of settings.
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Participates in strategic planning for the library district.
Please note that the Clearview Library District is currently undergoing an organizational study. As this process moves forward, job duties for this role may be refined or adjusted in 2026.
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Benefits & Additional Compensation Info
100% employer paid Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employee only coverage. PERA employer; paid vacation, sick leave, PTO, holidays, and floating holidays. Monthly wellness stipend. Employer paid life, AD&D, STD, and LTD coverage.
The Community
The Clearview Library District serves more than 42,908 residents in the Front Range communities of West Greeley, Severance, and the Town of Windsor.
We’re an active community partner, meeting you where you are through our:
• 3rd Street Location in Windsor
• Timber Ridge Parkway Location in Severance
• Neighborhood Bookmobile stops
• Assisted Living Lobby Stops
• Weld RE-4 School collaborations
Links
External Job Ad
https://clearviewlibrary.org/
HR Info
Must submit a cover letter, full resume, and list of three professional references to [email protected]. Position is open until filled, with a start date no later than Januray 5, 2026.
