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Reference Librarian

Douglas County Libraries

Highlands Ranch Library

Application Deadline

Apply By Oct 3rd, 2008

Wages

$17.85 per Hour   Calculate

Location

Littleton, CO

Hours

20.00

MLS

Not Required

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Library Experience

Preferred

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Public

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Job Description

The Highlands Ranch Library has a part-time (20 hrs/wk) Reference Librarian position available. The position will provide general reference and reader’s advisory service assistance to patrons of all ages. Also includes a strong focus on outreach efforts.

Additional Info & Requirements

Strongly prefer MLS degree. Starting salary is $17.85/hr but could be increased to be commensurate with skills/experience. A strong customer service ethic is a must. The position requires knowledge of collection development and general reference tools including use of online databases and Internet searches. Public library reference desk experience is required. Some evenings and weekend hours are required. Must be able to maintain positive, team-player staff relations. General business knowledge, programming and outreach experience is strongly desired. Knowledge of the latest library technology trends preferred.

The Community

Douglas County has been nationally recognized as a great place to live, work and raise a family. In a May 2004 study, by the American City Business Journals (ACBJ), Douglas County ranked fourth in the nation for Quality of Life. ACBJ used 20 statistical indicators to rate living conditions in all 3,141 counties and independent cities across the nation. Douglas County ranked particularly well in the household income, homeownership rate and educational attainment categories. Combine those with our great location, excellent schools, wonderful weather and outstanding recreational and cultural opportunities and you will understand our high rank in the Quality of Life study.

HR Info

Submit resume and District application (required, available on our web site at DouglasCountyLibraries.org or at any of our libraries) via our online system, mail, fax or e-mail (PDF or Word equivalent attachments saved in RTF only) to: Human Resources, Douglas County Libraries, 100 W. Wilcox St., Castle Rock, CO 80104. Fax: 303-688-7616. E-mail: jobs@dclibraries.org. EOE.

Posted Sep 17, 2008