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Job Description

• Provides reference service, online instruction, local history and community information using extensive online and print resources • Will provide services using the roving reference model • Works closely with Children’s and Teen advisory groups and Circulation unit • Performs extensive collection maintenance, particularly weeding • Annual activities include tax-time assistance and summer reading services • Participates in unit, staff and system-wide meetings • Committee and special task force work is expected • Abundant training, workshop and conference opportunities provided • Work with a close-knit staff, while also building relationships among all JCPL libraries

The Community

The Belmar library serves the central and southern half of Lakewood, which has a population of about 107,000 people who have made this facility one of Jefferson County's busiest libraries. Bordering the foothills, with numerous parks and open space areas, there is also easy access to downtown Denver from the library. Its patrons range from senior citizens, to business people and families, including a growing number of Spanish-speakers. Belmar has a Spanish language collection for children and adults. It houses the Library Training Center, which offers free hands-on classes on computer and library use to patrons countywide. A spacious meeting room and four study rooms for small groups make Belmar an attractive gathering place and a frequent site for community meetings. Belmar’s staff of 22 provides reference services for children and adults, access to Jefferson County's extensive Online Library, about 157,000 items on its shelves, free programs, and children's story times.

HR Info

A current resume and complete Jefferson County application must be completed along with a list of 3 professional references. Applications are available online at http://jefferson.lib.co.us/jobs/.