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Youth Collections Librarian

Mesa County Libraries

Grand Junction

Application Deadline

Apply By Jul 7th, 2017

Wages

$20.96 to $30.38 per Hour   Calculate

Location

Grand Junction, CO

Hours

Not Specified

MLS

Not Specified

Minimum Education

Master's Degree

Library Experience

Not Specified

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Public

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Job Description

                            Are you passionate about the transformative power of libraries?
                         Are you the go-to person for recommendations of youth materials?
We are looking for the right person who can embrace the challenge of managing our youth collection for our patrons from birth to 18. If you…
    - can foresee the trends in youth material needs before anyone else
    - are an expert in the process of choosing, buying, cataloging, and tracking youth materials
    - enjoy reading, talking about, and recommending the latest youth books, movies and music
    - want to keep our Youth Collection timely and fresh
    - can offer excellent, proactive patron services
    - are an enthusiastic team player
    - have great ideas to share
…then we have your dream job! As our Youth Collections Librarian, you can help enrich lives and build community through opportunities to learn, discover, create and connect.

All Essential Functions, Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, Physical Requirements, Minimum Education, Minimum Experience listed in full posting at http://mesacountylibraries.org/about-us/jobs. Successful applicant must pass a post-offer / pre-employment criminal background, national sex offender and department of motor vehicle check.

Search is open until position is filled; applications received prior to Wednesday, July 7, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. will be considered. Mesa County Public Library District is an Equal Employment Employer and participates in E-Verify. For more information about E-verify, please visit this link: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/what-e-verify

The Community

Mesa County Libraries has 8 locations spread across Mesa County which is home to more than 150,000 people in 15 communities. The largest of these is Grand Junction, followed by Fruita and Palisade. The Grand Valley enjoys an array of cultural events, performing arts, museums and is home to Colorado Mesa University. Mesa County Libraries is the largest cultural institution in the county and provides specialized library services, resources, computers, books, audio and video media, literacy classes, and many other programs. Our mission is to enrich lives and build community through opportunities to learn, discover, create and connect.

HR Info

Visit our website at www.mesacountylibraries.org and look for 'Jobs' in the 'About Us' section. Apply for the Youth Collections Librarian position. Upload a cover letter and current resume. (An alternate application process is available if our online site is inaccessible to applicants with a disability. Please inquire at any Mesa County Libraries’ Information Desk for assistance.)

Posted Jun 12, 2017