Douglas County Libraries elevates our community by inspiring a love of reading, discovery and connection
The Adult Services Librarian position is responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing library services, programs and outreach, within the library and for the community. This position leads and supports the district's mission and core values. Work is performed with considerable independent judgment and initiative.
Do you have your dream job? You could! If you're eager for a challenge, and welcome the opportunity to network within the community to create amazing results, love collaboration and trying new ideas, and are fearless in your approach to great service using tech and non-tech means, you may be who we are looking for.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
• Innovative spirit with a passion for technology - both learning and training others.
• Flexibility and versatility, able to handle a variety of situations. Great problem solving.
• A supportive teammate, ready to pitch in.
• Focus on high-level customer service. Must practice a "patron comes first" philosophy.
• Conscientious, consistent, committed.
Come join our dynamic team at the Parker Library!
The Parker Library has the following Adult Services Librarian position available:
1-Full-Time 40 hour position
Our ideal candidate:
· Demonstrates thorough knowledge of professional library principles, public reference service expertise, homework help, outreach and presentation skills, and an understanding of public library operations. Demonstrates a good working knowledge of the Code of Ethics of the American Library Association.
- Builds relationships through exceptional patron service and ongoing outreach to individuals and organizations in our community. Acknowledges patrons, helps them at their point of need, partners with them to meet their goal and follows up.
- Takes ownership of the customer experience by embracing new technologies, modifying the collection to meet patron needs, looking for new ways to reach customers outside the library, and creating a sense of discovery and exploration in the branch.
- Effectively assists patrons of all ages by providing professional library reference and readers' advisory services. 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.
- Anticipates trends that will impact libraries, literacy, publishing, and information technology. Embraces innovation and experimentation. Recommends thoughtful change to help the district stay relevant and vital.
- Serves as a community speaker on the topic of literature and literacy. Advocates the role of the library in increasing the desire to read for recreational and educational purposes.
- Is proficient in/or aptitude for teaching patrons how to use software applications: ability to assist with instruction of equipment and programs for the Recording Studio - including software for graphic design, audio/video production and editing.
We invite interested candidates to apply at: https://www.dcl.org/