Public Services Librarian

Denver Botanic Gardens

Denver, Co

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Wages

$14.77 to $16.00 per Hour   Calculate

Location

Denver, CO

Hours

30.00

MLS

Preferred

Minimum Education

Not Specified

Library Experience

Not Specified

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Other

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

Job Description

Lead for all public facing duties including circulation, reference, and outreach programs. Provides circulation services such as check-in and check-out of materials, managing patron records. Provides reference in gardening, horticulture, and history of the Gardens. Participates in and creates new outreach activities to promote the library. Responsible for opening and closing of the library, training and supervising volunteers, and maintaining library services for staff and patrons.

 Schedule for this position is Saturday - Tuesday, approximately 7 hours each day.

Additional Info & Requirements

Benefits: Major benefits include choice of medical plans, dental, vision and life insurance, medical and daycare Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Healthcare Spending Account (HSA) ; a generous retirement plan plus paid holidays, vacation, personal and sick time and access to personal lines of insurance.   Additional benefits include short-term and long-term disability coverage, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), an ECO pass and a complimentary Denver Botanic Gardens membership, access to Gardens education classes and summer concert tickets.

Master of Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution, or equivalent; or minimum four years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Experience with library system software, and basic computer programs.  Excellent public services skills and communication skills, written and verbal.  Must be able to prioritize, multi-task, and work independently. Experience working in a science library preferred. Knowledge of horticultural, botanical, and gardening topics desirable. 

HR Info

hr@botanicgardens.org

 

Send resume and/or application to Human Resources, Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver, CO 80206, or email your resume to hr@botanicgardens.org. We are a nonprofit, EOE.

 

Posted Oct 5, 2017