Public Services Librarian

Douglas County Libraries

Lone Tree Library, 8827 Lone Tree Pkwy., Lone Tree, CO

Application Deadline

Apply By Feb 16th, 2016

Wages

$20.53 per Hour   Calculate

Location

Lone Tree, CO

Hours

Not Specified

MLS

Preferred

Minimum Education

Some College

Library Experience

Preferred

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Public

This job is more than 3 weeks old or the application deadline has passed.

Job Description

JOIN AN ENTHUSIASTIC AND EXPANDING TEAM AT ONE OF
COLORADO’S NEWEST LIBRARIES (OPENING SUMMER, 2016) IN LONE TREE, CO

Douglas County Libraries is currently seeking an energetic and highly-motivated individual to join our team at DCL’s Lone Tree Library. The Librarian position is responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing library services, programs and outreach, within the library and for the community. This position leads and supports the District’s mission and core values. Work is performed with considerable independent judgment and initiative. Don’t miss this opportunity!

WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional patron service and ongoing outreach to individuals and organizations in our community.
• Proficiency to perform Storytime as required.
• A positive attitude toward staff, volunteers and patrons of all ages in all contact environments.
• The ability to effectively assist patrons of all ages in using reference tools, conducting in-depth research, locating materials, managing accounts and instructing patrons in the use of resources across formats and platforms.

Additional Info & Requirements

Online applications only.

EOE

ADDITIONALLY, YOU:
• Serve as a Person in Charge (PIC) within the branch.
• Must work effectively independently or cooperatively as part of a team, maintaining effective working relationships to complete assigned tasks and accomplish job responsibilities.
• Use discretion in addressing problem situations or conflicts at the appropriate level.
• Must read, write and understand English at a level appropriate to the position.

The Community

The pioneer spirit, accompanied by the beauty of the mountains, foothills and plains, is gloriously evident in Douglas County. In 1861, the Colorado Territorial Session Laws created Douglas County, named after Stephen A. Douglas. Known as the “Little Giant.”


Douglas County is virtually the geographic center of Colorado. Located in the Denver South Metro area, Douglas County is one of the fastest growing areas in the state with over 303,000 in population. The County is approximately 843 square miles, of which 48,741 acres are permanently protected land through the Douglas County Open Space Program. Recreational areas include more than 146,000 acres of Pike National Forest, Roxborough State Park, Castlewood Canyon State Park and the Chatfield State Recreation Area.


The County’s strength, as the centerpiece of the Denver/Colorado Springs development corridor, is a perfect blend of quality lifestyle and business environment. Douglas County ranked particularly well in the household income, homeownership rate and educational attainment categories. Combine those with our great location, excellent schools, outstanding libraries, wonderful weather and outstanding recreational and cultural opportunities, and you will understand why Douglas County is recognized for being one of the most family-friendly communities in Colorado, offering a quality of life unmatched elsewhere in the state. Douglas County has also been nationally recognized as a great place to live, work and raise a family.


Douglas County Libraries has been blazing a trail and thriving in Douglas County for decades, due very much to the generous support, patronage and growth of our community. Douglas County Libraries is the fourth largest library system in Colorado. Our mission is to be a passionate advocate for literacy and lifelong learning, and we play a vital role in the life of our community. We lend more than eight million books, CDs, DVDs, magazines, e-books, and audiobooks every year, including more children’s materials than any other Colorado library.


Our seven locations offer a large collection of popular materials, children’s books, reference materials, downloadable audio, video and e-books, wireless access, public computers for kids and adults, and friendly, professional staff. Study rooms and large public meeting rooms are available to the public. We offer reading programs for all ages, used book sales, more than 75 Storytimes each week, writing groups, book clubs and a wide variety of fun and interesting programs for all ages.


Online resources include research databases, homework help, the library catalog, downloadable audiobooks and e-books, account access for reserving and renewing items, reading recommendations, links to Douglas County history and community information. We also offer reference assistance via phone, email or text, and access to accounts and many services via DCL to Go, our mobile smart phone application.

We are excited to respond to our community’s growth and demand for innovative new library spaces and services by launching a multi-year campaign to fund and build three new libraries for our community.

HR Info

We invite you to learn more about this career opportunity at:
DouglasCountyLibraries.org/AboutUs/Employment/Jobs

Posted Jan 28, 2016