Job Description
About Our Job
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 hiring a Teen Services Librarian for the Montbello Branch. In this position, you will serve the community through programming, reference, technology assistance, readers’ advisory, and front line customer service, with a specific emphasis on programs and services for 6th through 12th graders. 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.
Interested candidates must demonstrate a commitment to developing and maintaining a welcoming environment for age groups that form part of DPL’s priority populations, including grade schoolers, teens and vulnerable youth.
Developing, planning, promoting and implementing culturally inclusive and responsive programming for youth and teens.
Supporting fun, engaging, and developmentally appropriate early learning programming for children from birth to kindergarten and their adult caregivers.
You will need knowledge of collection maintenance practices and a willingness to regularly audit and update branch or department’s collection for all audiences as well as create captivating displays.
The ideal candidate will be able to meet customers where they are with a compassionate and trauma-informed lens.
You will also need to be able to approach challenging situations with empathy, compassion and informed judgment while keeping in mind library use policies and safety of all customers and staff.
We ask that you be willing to take the library outside of its walls by performing outreach activities in the community.
You can expect to work the hours the branch is open, including evenings and weekends. Employees may be asked to work at any of our locations due to emergency situations, fill leaves/vacancies, operational need, etc.
About Our Branch
The Montbello Branch Library is a busy mid-sized branch that provides services to a diverse community in Northeast Denver. We are a full-service library committed to offering services that demonstrate the library’s values of Welcoming, Curiosity, Connection, Equity, and Stewardship in action. The branch includes an ideaLAB makerspace and offers a variety of programming for all, including Little University and Plaza. We strive to meet the individual needs of each customer, connecting with them on a personal level, and creating a positive experience for both external and internal customers.
About you
Our ideal candidate has:
Ability to pass a background check after the offer to hire has been made.
Knowledge of children's and young adult literature, publishing trends, and popular media.
Knowledge of physical and social-emotional development of children and adolescents.
Ability to creatively solve problems, negotiate and handle stressful situations in a positive manner.
Ability to demonstrate flexibility, positive attitude, excellent interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity and a sense of humor in working with customers, coworkers and the community.
Ability to thrive in an environment with constant public contact with people from all backgrounds and age groups.
Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
Skill in designing and presenting programs for youth ages 12-17 to create learning opportunities and spark curiosity.
Ability to demonstrate responsiveness and flexibility through programs and/or outreach that reflect the needs and voice of the community including schools and community organizations.
Skill in building relationships, advocating, enhancing relationships and exploring ways to amplify and incorporate the voices and ideas of youth customers in grades 6-12.
Knowledge of information needs, collection maintenance and reader/media advisory for all ages.
Knowledge of positive youth development practices, library services for youth ages 12-17 and Young Adult literature.
Spanish language fluency (preferred, not required)
We know your time is valuable. Applicants who meet the following minimum requirements will be considered:
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.
Applications will be reviewed while job posting is active. Please submit your application/resume by end of day September 8, 2023 in order to be considered
About Everything Else
Job Profile
LA1280 Librarian
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Position Type
Unlimited
Library Hiring Range
$50,647.00 - $58,877.00
Starting Pay
$50,647 - $58,877
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.
The Community
About Our Branch
The Montbello Branch Library is a busy mid-sized branch that provides services to a diverse community in Northeast Denver. We are a full-service library committed to offering services that demonstrate the library’s values of Welcoming, Curiosity, Connection, Equity, and Stewardship in action. The branch includes an ideaLAB makerspace and offers a variety of programming for all, including Little University and Plaza. We strive to meet the individual needs of each customer, connecting with them on a personal level, and creating a positive experience for both external and internal customers.