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Youth Services Librarian

Arapahoe Library District

Centennial

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Wages

$40,400.00 to $60,640.00 per Year   Calculate

Location

Englewood, CO

Hours

40.00

MLS

Required

Minimum Education

Not Specified

Library Experience

Not Specified

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Public

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Job Description

Are you passionate about libraries and providing VIP service to children? The Arapahoe Library District is looking for a Youth Services Librarian to join the expert team of information professionals in our progressive library system. The ideal candidate is comfortable providing services for all ages, and specializes in ages 5-12, including programs, readers advisory, school visits, staff training, educator collaboration, and collection development. Are you a team player and have a good sense of humor? This position interfaces with the entire library staff, and a good working relationship is essential. Do you thrive on variety? The Youth Services librarian makes frequent contact with the general public, area schools, local youth organizations, and diverse community groups. Join us at Arapahoe Libraries if you have a passion for sharing your love of books, collaborating with educators, keeping up with the latest technology, developing leadership, and bringing positive change to individuals, families, schools and neighborhoods.

The ideal candidate will have a track record of success and a passion to run with the best, assisting school age patrons with diverse backgrounds and abilities and those who work with them with advanced search needs in all areas and developing innovative services for our school age patrons.

Location: Various Arapahoe Library District locations, as needed.

Reports to: Librarian Supervisor

Supervises: 0

Position: 40 hours, full-time, exempt position. Ability to work evenings and weekends, required.

Pay Rate: $40,400 - $60,640 per year

Role: We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic professional to join the expert team of Information Service and Intercultural librarians.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

60% ADVANCED SEARCH ASSISTANCEConducts patron interviews, employs search strategies, provides advanced reference and reader's advisory services, mentors staff, and recommends resources in order to satisfy patron requests of an advanced nature.

40% SERVICE DEVELOPMENT – Identifying, evaluating, recommending and implementing services for school age children and their caregivers, including but not limited to: technology services, community outreach, and creating web content.

Qualifications:

Two years of similar or related experience, required. MLS or MLIS degree, required. Ability to travel to other work/library locations, as needed, required.

Intermediate knowledge and experience in youth library services.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new technologies quickly.

Evidence of ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a changing environment.

Experience with grant-writing, preferred.

Experience in public service, including the ability to interact effectively with patrons and staff.

Advanced technology skills, including advanced assessment scores for Windows, Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, Outlook, and Sierra, required.

Ability to be mobile 100% of the time and sit as needed; ability to bend, stoop, reach, and push a loaded wheeled book cart weighing up to 100 pounds, 10% of the time, required.

Ability to work varying shifts, including evenings and weekends, required.

Ability to demonstrate knowledge of library and information science theory, information creation, organization, and delivery as it applies to the Arapahoe Library District.

Ability to exhibit leadership skills including critical thinking, active listening, risk taking, and creativity, regardless of position within the organization structure.

Ability to exhibit an understanding of the importance of a multidisciplinary and cross-functional approach to programs and projects within the organization.

Ability to communicate openly, directly, clearly and respectfully with customers and colleagues to advance the interests of the library.

Ability to comfortably present information in a clear and engaging manner in dealing with customers and colleagues one-on-one or in groups, in both formal and informal settings.

Ability to focus on the customer, show integrity, be inclusive, enjoy learning and have fun. Ability to exercise confidence and excitement in the vast technological and online resources the Library District has available.

Ability to successfully work with varying demographics, required.

Passionate about the mission of public libraries. Comfortable with the principles of intellectual freedom.

Ability to adhere to ALD's Core Competencies including dedication to providing courageous leadership, outstanding customer service, professionalism, communication, adaptability, accountability, delivering very important patron experiences, surprise and delight, making every experience matter, and striving for simplicity.
 

  • Recognizes and acts by giving positive respect, responses, and support to all.
  • Committed to provide outstanding and personalized customer service to patrons, coworkers and customers.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers, and gain their trust and respect.
  • Display professionalism in dress and demeanor, both internally and externally.
  • Respond to change with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn new ways.
  • Ability to hold themselves responsible in all work assignments and interactions.
  • Take personal ownership in the organizations success.
  • Ability to clearly convey and receive information and ideas through a variety of formats and communicate to others in a manner that engages the listener.

The Community

Established in 1966, the Arapahoe Library District serves more than 200,000 residents living in Arapahoe County. Arapahoe County and other major suburban counties make up the greater metropolitan area surrounding Denver, Colorado. The Arapahoe Library District operates eight branch libraries, including mobile library services, and a library at the County Detention Center, funded by the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Department. A seven-member Board of Trustees sets the library budget and determines policy.

HR Info

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Posted Jan 27, 2016