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Job Description

The Denver Public Library (DPL) is a growing urban library system that serves the residents of the City & County of Denver. DPL sees more than 4 million visitors every year across its 27 locations, serves Denver’s most vulnerable communities through outreach and mobile services, hosts thousands of programs a year and manages a collection of more than 1.4 million physical and digital materials. We believe a strong library is vital for a strong community. DPL is committed to serving the evolving needs of Denverites through inspired programming, diverse collections, culturally-representative spaces, and equitable policies & procedures.

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DPL is looking to fill multiple full-time and part-time Librarian vacancies for the Blair Caldwell Library Branch, Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales Library Branch, Green Valley Ranch Library Branch, and the Hampden Library Branch . In this position, you will serve the community through programming, reference, technology assistance, readers’ advisory, and front line customer service. You will foster curiosity through the exploration of recreational and educational resources for all audiences in multiple formats. You can expect to challenge inequity by creating welcoming spaces that foster belonging for all, and by providing technology resources and assistance. 

Additionally, as a DPL employee you will strengthen connections among staff and community by gathering together to discover creative ways to serve the community. You’ll be expected to honor the public trust by providing the highest level of service and equitable access to reliable information resources on a variety of topics, including the full scope of library services. This position does not have any direct reports though it may occasionally entail being the person in charge or guiding other staff in the absence of management. 

About Our Branches Seeking Librarians

The Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library Branch is located near downtown and provides a variety of services to the community. Highlighting the history of African Americans in the West, Blair-Caldwell is a valued community resource and serves a diverse population. The three floors of this library provide visitors with a unique cultural experience, allowing all to learn about and celebrate the Five Points community. 

The Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales Branch Library is a very busy community library that provides services to the West Colfax neighborhood. We are located in a diverse area near many schools, parks and businesses. We average 450 visitors per day including many children and families during after school hours with a very active Teen Advisory Board (TAB).

The Green Valley Ranch Branch Library is a very busy community library that provides services to the Green Valley Ranch neighborhood of Denver. We are surrounded by several schools and see many children and families during after-school hours. We provide lots of opportunities for our community to engage with the library including our After School is Cool program, Plaza programming, and our very active Teen Advisory Board. Our team consists of highly dedicated staff who are supportive, friendly, and collaborative with a sense of humor.

The Hampden Branch is located in Southeast Denver in the Hampden Heights neighborhood. We’re a busy, medium-sized branch with a focus on providing a customer experience that reflects DPL’s Values of Welcoming, Curiosity, Connection, Equity and Stewardship. We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where we serve people of all ages from diverse ethnicities, all gender and sexual identities and with varied mental and 

physical abilities.   

About You

Our ideal candidate has:

Knowledge of the core values of librarianship, including: intellectual freedom, privacy, democracy, diversity, sustainability, serving the public good, access to information for all, and library advocacy.

Lived experience within the [branch] community and/or the community-building skills to build strong ties with the customers and organizations within it. 

Skill in providing information to a vastly diverse audience, leading with cultural humility.

Ability to create and implement innovative services that sparks curiosity.

Experience with reference services, programming, trauma informed practices, and customer service.

A demonstrated commitment to developing and maintaining a welcoming environment for young people, including babies, toddlers, preschoolers, grade schoolers, and teens.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education requirement: Master's Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited program.

Experience Requirement: One (1) year of experience solving problems and providing customer service to business or public clients.

Education/Experience Equivalency: No substitution of experience for education is permitted.

License/Certifications: None

We anticipate this position to close on 4/21/2023. Please submit an application at your earliest convenience in order to be considered.

About Everything Else

Library Hiring Range

$24.34 - $28.30

Agency

Denver Public Library

Assessment Requirement

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. 

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The Community

About Our Branches Seeking Librarians

The Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library Branch is located near downtown and provides a variety of services to the community. Highlighting the history of African Americans in the West, Blair-Caldwell is a valued community resource and serves a diverse population. The three floors of this library provide visitors with a unique cultural experience, allowing all to learn about and celebrate the Five Points community. 

The Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales Branch Library is a very busy community library that provides services to the West Colfax neighborhood. We are located in a diverse area near many schools, parks and businesses. We average 450 visitors per day including many children and families during after school hours with a very active Teen Advisory Board (TAB).

The Green Valley Ranch Branch Library is a very busy community library that provides services to the Green Valley Ranch neighborhood of Denver. We are surrounded by several schools and see many children and families during after-school hours. We provide lots of opportunities for our community to engage with the library including our After School is Cool program, Plaza programming, and our very active Teen Advisory Board. Our team consists of highly dedicated staff who are supportive, friendly, and collaborative with a sense of humor.

The Hampden Branch is located in Southeast Denver in the Hampden Heights neighborhood. We’re a busy, medium-sized branch with a focus on providing a customer experience that reflects DPL’s Values of Welcoming, Curiosity, Connection, Equity and Stewardship. We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where we serve people of all ages from diverse ethnicities, all gender and sexual identities and with varied mental and 

physical abilities.   

HR Info

HR Contact - hr@denverlibrary.org