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Reference Librarian

Douglas County Libraries

Philip S. Miller Library

Application Deadline

Apply By Feb 19th, 2008

Wages

$17.85 per Hour   Calculate

Location

Castle Rock, CO

Hours

40.00

MLS

Preferred

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Library Experience

Preferred

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Public

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Job Description

The Philip S. Miller Library has a full-time (40 hrs/wk) Reference Librarian or two part-time (20 hrs/wk each) Reference Librarian positions available. The position will provide general reference service assistance to patrons of all ages. Also includes a strong focus on outreach efforts.

Additional Info & Requirements

Starting salary is $3094.00 per month for the full-time position but could be increased to be commensurate with skills/experience. Also, this position could be filled with either one 40 hr/wk person or two 20 hr/wk employees ($17.85 per week starting salary). A strong customer service ethic is a must. The position requires knowledge of collection development and the latest library and technology trends. Public library reference desk experience is required. Some evenings and weekend hours are required. Must be able to maintain positive, team-player staff relations. General business knowledge, programming experience and public speaking experience is strongly desired.

The Community

Douglas County has been nationally recognized as a great place to live, work and raise a family. In a May 2004 study, by the American City Business Journals (ACBJ), Douglas County ranked fourth in the nation for Quality of Life. ACBJ used 20 statistical indicators to rate living conditions in all 3,141 counties and independent cities across the nation. Douglas County ranked particularly well in the household income, homeownership rate and educational attainment categories. Combine those with our great location, excellent schools, wonderful weather and outstanding recreational and cultural opportunities and you will understand our high rank in the Quality of Life study.

HR Info

Submit resume and District application (required, available on our web site at DouglasCountyLibraries.org or at any of our libraries) via our online system, mail, fax or e-mail (PDF or Word equivalent attachments saved in RTF only) to: Human Resources, Douglas County Libraries, 100 W. Wilcox St., Castle Rock, CO 80104. Fax: 303-688-7616. E-mail: jobs@dclibraries.org. EOE.

Posted Feb 12, 2008