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Job Description

Date Posted: April 6, 2012 Application Deadline: April 20, 2012 Location: Sam Gary Branch Library (in Stapleton) Opening Summer 2012 2961 N. Roslyn St. at 29th Ave. Status/Schedule: Regular, full-time, 40 hours per week. The schedule will be determined by the needs of the department and may include evening and weekend hours. Salary Range: $19.30 - $24.11 per hour starting salary range; $19.30 - $30.78 per hour full salary range. The City and County of Denver benefit package will be offered. Duties and Responsibilities: Creates positive experiences by providing reference, readers and media advisory, collection maintenance, ECRR-based story times and community outreach. Promotes and nurtures pre-reading and reading skills. Designs, presents and/or establishes a variety of programs for children of all ages. Builds relationships with youth and their families to nurture curiosity and to provide homework and technology assistance. Plans and implements programming and displays that engage and enrich adult lives. Communicates effectively about issues and initiatives with customers, staff, volunteers and administration. Oversees library operations as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of library services for infancy through adolescence and current research in early literacy and child/brain development. Knowledge of early literacy best practices in library and community settings. Knowledge of the Public Library Association’s ECRR initiative and supporting materials/resources. Knowledge of positive youth development practices. Knowledge of children’s literature. Knowledge of adult interests and trends. Knowledge of information needs, collection maintenance and reader/media guidance for all ages. Skill in interpreting, communicating, and presenting information, both orally and in writing. Skill in creating eye-catching display design and merchandising library materials. Ability to thrive in an environment with constant public contact with people from all backgrounds and age groups. Ability to demonstrate positive attitude, excellent interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity and a sense of humor in working with customers, coworkers, volunteers and the community. Ability to creatively solve problems, negotiate and handle stressful situations in a positive manner. Ability to be innovative, flexible and well organized. Spanish language skills a plus. Experience: One-year experience working with children in a structured environment preferred. Special Requirements: A background check must be passed after the offer to hire has been made. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Community

Background Info: Staff at the Sam Gary Branch Library will work collaboratively to provide services and materials to children, families and adults. The service will support the Library’s strategic initiatives of providing early literacy experiences to infants through preschoolers; developing school-age readers and life-long learners; and enriching adult lives through cultural programming and merchandised collections. This position will play a key role in making the library an integral part of the community.

HR Info

More DPL Job Information: Visit http://denverlibrary.org/content/denver-public-library-jobs onlineApplication Procedures: Submit an electronic application at www.denverlibrary.iapplicants.com or mail or bring application and resume (optional) to: Denver Public Library, 10 West 14th Avenue Parkway, Denver, CO 80204. Applications and resumes (optional) may be faxed to (720) 865-2085. Resumes are not accepted without a completed employment application.