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The Archives Technician is responsible for assisting in the processing, rehousing, digitizing, preserving and cataloging of primary source material to archival standards in the Douglas County History Research Center at Douglas County Libraries in Castle Rock. This position performs research on collections to facilitate the tasks listed above. Responds to onsite patron reference requests. Work is performed under general supervision.

Essential duties and responsibilities:
• Regular contact with Bibliographic Services and the Public Services Staff; responds to information requests and determines the nature of the information desired.
• Responsible for archival process decisions and appropriate level of description for individual collections in consultation with an Archivist.
• Attends and participates in DCL groups and committees.
• Performs other work duties as assigned.

Additional Info & Requirements

Online Applications Ony Accepted

• Must have a working knowledge of the methods, procedures, tools, and practices applied in archival work, including a familiarity with the records and their contents, or a basic and fundamental technical and quasi-professional knowledge of record-keeping and archival work in general.
• Familiarity with archives-specific software applications and systems, including collections management software; content management software; digital preservation management systems; scanning equipment; Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must communicate effectively using English. Must read, write and understand English at a level appropriate to the position, including reading script (cursive) and deciphering handwriting.
• Excellent organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail.

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. Our new Castle Pines Library, Castle Pines, CO is now open for business: our new Lone Tree Library, Lone Tree, CO opened on July 9, 2016: our new Parker Library, Parker, CO opened on September 24, 2016 – stop at any of our new libraries and be amazed!

HR Info

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