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Bilingual Children's and Teens' Librarian

Longmont Public Library

Longmont Public Library

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Wages

$4,698.00 to $5,220.00 per Month   Calculate

Location

Longmont, CO

Hours

40.00

MLS

Preferred

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Library Experience

Required

Supervisory Experience

Not Required

Type of Library

Public

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Job Description

Passionate about serving the Spanish speaking community? Excited about making youth library services more equitable and accessible? Come join a fun and diverse team of youth services staff at Longmont Public Library! You will assist Library patrons at a public reference desk in a dynamic and busy Children’s and Teens’ Department. Interview patrons by telephone, by electronic medium (e.g. email, instant messaging or texting), or in person to determine needs. Locate desired information or library materials using various tools. Accompany or direct patrons to the appropriate resources; instruct/assist patrons in the use of library resources, both printed and computer based. Assist patrons with their devices and technology including tablets, smart phones, laptops and personal computers. Recommend reading and other resources for purposes of education, information, and entertainment. Collaborate with a team of librarians to offer great reader’s advisory with an Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity lens and share ideas on how to improve our skills. Prepare a collection development plan for the Children’s and Teens’ Spanish language and Bilingual collections. Select new materials, identify materials for removal from the collection, and manage an assigned acquisitions budget all with an Equity lens and attention to the diversity of the collection. Develop and present enriching and fun library programs for birth-17 year olds in Spanish and English. Offer weekly Bilingual (English-Spanish) and Spanish language storytimes. Develop and perform outreach services to the Spanish speaking community. Seeks out professional development opportunities as a life-long learner and values actionable steps to make our Library more equitable and inclusive of diverse voices, internally and externally. Knowledge of how to serve and welcome Spanish speakers at the Library in culturally affirmative and appropriate ways. Performs essential duties and additional tasks in a manner which enhances City Attributes.

Benefits & Additional Compensation Info

Regular Full-time with Benefits. Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending, Defined Benefit Pension Plan, 401(a) Money Purchase Plan, Life & Survivor, Term Life & AD&D, Long Term Disability, Bereavement, Jury & Witness Duty, FMLA, Military Leave, Sick, Vacation, Holiday pay, EAP, Tuition Assistance. Other benefits: Optional, employee elected, voluntary benefits are available. 

Additional Info & Requirements

Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in library science or related field and two years’ library, experience requiring strong customer service and teamwork skills is preferred. Four or more years of professional experience in a related field (Library, Education, or other youth services) may be substituted for a Master’s Degree. Special Qualifications: Bilingual (English/Spanish) written and oral proficiency required. Performance at this level requires advanced customer service skills, knowledge of library operations, and ability to provide advanced reference assistance. 

The Community

Longmont, Colorado is a dynamic and diverse community with a large Spanish-speaking and Latinx community. It's a fun place to work and live with lots of open space, local independent shops, and breweries. Our Library patrons are enthusiastic and we are a rapidly growing town in the Denver Metro area. We are excited to reach more of our traditionally under-resourced communities in town and bring an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion lens to our work.  

HR Info

The selection process will include complete job description review, personal interview, computer testing, background investigation, criminal background check, and substance screening. DEADLINE: Open Until Filled An ONLINE APPLICATION is required. This job is Open Until Filled. The online application process is available for this position on our website at www.longmontcolorado.gov/jobs. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the City Application. For more information, call (303) 651- 8609.

The City of Longmont offers Equal Opportunity for employment to all qualified applicants. It is the policy of the City of Longmont not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, veteran status, or disability unless related to a bona fide occupational requirement. If you need special assistance in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department in advance to make arrangements. 

Posted Feb 25, 2022