Roving Librarian

Douglas County Libraries

Castle Rock, CO

Application Deadline

Apply By Jan 14th, 2018

Wages

$21.05 per Hour   Calculate

Location

Castle Rock, CO

Hours

20.00

MLS

Preferred

Minimum Education

Not Specified

Library Experience

Preferred

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Public

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Job Description

Interested in a Job Where Your Coworkers are Excited to See You?

Are you ready to commit to a guaranteed 20 hours-per-week?

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Roving Librarian position performs a variety of professional duties and services for ALL library patrons. Assists patrons in using reference tools, conducting in-depth research, locating materials and managing accounts. Instructs patrons in the use of resources across formats and platforms. Work is performed with considerable independent judgement and initiative. The Roving Librarian will become a part-time employee with benefits, (based on eligibility).

This position will be assigned to a region: Region I – PSM, PA, CAP. Douglas County Libraries needs one Roving Librarian for this region, and you would primarily work within this assigned region. However, schedules will vary, and may change with little notice to accommodate last-minute scheduling needs of Douglas County Libraries. Based on this need, applicants should be available to work weekend and evening hours and have the flexibility to work additional hours when needed.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

  • Ability to assist patrons of all ages by providing professional library reference services, conducting in-depth searches, preparing bibliographies, locating materials. Supports “patron first” practices.
  • Readers’ Advisory service to patrons.
  • Proficiency in preparation and presentation of Douglas County Libraries’ popular “Storytimes.”
  • Ability to demonstrate a professional, positive, cooperative, team-oriented working relationship with staff, coworkers and volunteers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Education: A baccalaureate in Library Science or related field and continuing education units in reference is desired. Masters of Library Science is preferred.
  • Experience: Two years previous professional library experience preferably in a public library.
  • Required: Flexible availability is required to work at our six libraries, and may vary and change with little notice to accommodate last-minute scheduling.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Posted Dec 22, 2017