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Douglas County Libraries is currently seeking an energetic and highly-motivated Department Head, Adult Services. This position is responsible for effective patron service, including reference, Readers' Advisory, basic circulation and accounts, assistance with technology, program implementation, outreach and community engagement. This position is responsible for management of the Adult Services department, including the hiring, training, coaching and development of staff. Work is performed with considerable independent judgment and initiative.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
• A role model demonstrating the Library District’s “patron first” philosophy: serves as a resources person in serving patrons and resolving problems.
• A strong leader with knowledge, skills, and experience in training, coaching, scheduling, developing and supervising staff.
• An effective, thoughtful and decisive leader of the branch facility in the absence of the Branch Manager.
• A positive and professional attitude, and the ability to work well with patrons, volunteers, peers and coworkers at all levels.
• The ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

Starting Salary: Full Time (40 hours) $2,052 Bi-Weekly

ADDITIONALLY, YOU:
• Are responsible for the daily assignment of staff and efficient operations of the Adult Services department: work with the Branch Manager and the Human Resources Department to address performance issues and other concerns.
• Coordinate collection maintenance for adult materials in the branch.
• Serve as a member of the Library Branch Roundtable leadership team.

The pioneer spirit, accompanied by the beauty of the mountains, foothills and plains, is gloriously evident in Douglas County. In 1861, the Colorado Territorial Session Laws created Douglas County, named after Stephen A. Douglas. Known as the “Little Giant.”

Douglas County is virtually the geographic center of Colorado. Located in the Denver South Metro area, Douglas County is one of the fastest growing areas in the state with over 303,000 in population. The County is approximately 843 square miles, of which 48,741 acres are permanently protected land through the Douglas County Open Space Program. Recreational areas include more than 146,000 acres of Pike National Forest, Roxborough State Park, Castlewood Canyon State Park and the Chatfield State Recreation Area.

The County’s strength, as the centerpiece of the Denver/Colorado Springs development corridor, is a perfect blend of quality lifestyle and business environment.

Douglas County ranked particularly well in the household income, homeownership rate and educational attainment categories. Combine those with our great location, excellent schools, outstanding libraries, wonderful weather and outstanding recreational and cultural opportunities, and you will understand why Douglas County is recognized for being one of the most family-friendly communities in Colorado, offering a quality of life unmatched elsewhere in the state. Douglas County has also been nationally recognized as a great place to live, work and raise a family.

Douglas County Libraries has been blazing a trail and thriving in Douglas County for decades, due very much to the generous support, patronage and growth of our community. Douglas County Libraries is the fourth largest library system in Colorado. Our mission is to be a passionate advocate for literacy and lifelong learning, and we play a vital role in the life of our community. We lend more than eight million books, CDs, DVDs, magazines, e-books, and audiobooks every year, including more children’s materials than any other Colorado library.

Our seven locations offer a large collection of popular materials, children’s books, reference materials, downloadable audio, video and e-books, wireless access, public computers for kids and adults, and friendly, professional staff. Study rooms and large public meeting rooms are available to the public. We offer reading programs for all ages, used book sales, more than 75 Storytimes each week, writing groups, book clubs and a wide variety of fun and interesting programs for all ages.

Online resources include research databases, homework help, the library catalog, downloadable audiobooks and e-books, account access for reserving and renewing items, reading recommendations, links to Douglas County history and community information. We also offer reference assistance via phone, email or text, and access to accounts and many services via DCL to Go, our mobile smart phone application.

We are excited to respond to our community’s growth and demand for innovative new library spaces and services. Our new Castle Pines Library, Castle Pines, CO is now open for business: our new Lone Tree Library, Lone Tree, CO will be opening on July 9, 2016: our new Parker Library, Parker, CO will be opening fourth quarter (or sooner), 2016!

ONLINE APPLICATIONS ONLY, ACCEPTED

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