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Job Description

The employee will provide reference assistance and readers advisory to children, teens and parents using the library collection, databases and Internet sites. Plans and implements programming for teens, children and parents. Performs teen and children’s collection development and collection management at the branch. Serves as library liaison to Douglas County Schools, preschools, home schooling families, charter schools and other organizations that serve youth.

Additional Info & Requirements

Salary could be increased to be commensurate with experience/skills. Indicate on application which position you are interested in. Must have professional and current working knowledge of children and young adult literature and a good understanding of current research in teaching of reading, children’s and teen learning styles, child and adolescent development and parenting. Must have expertise in Internet searching and in providing reference assistance. Must make excellence in patron service a priority. A professional attitude and dedication to serving children and teens are highly desirable qualities for this position. This position requires some evenings and weekend work.

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 mail, fax or e-mail (PDF, StarOffice or Word equivalent attachments saved in RTF only) to: Human Resources, Douglas County Libraries, 100 W. Wilcox St., Castle Rock, CO 80104. Fax: 303-688-7655. E-mail: jobs@dclibraries.org. EOE.