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About Our Job

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 Part Time (20 Hour) Librarian for the Ross-University Hills branch library. In this position, you will serve the community through programming, reference, technology assistance, readers’ advisory, and front line customer service. 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. 

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. 

You will be expected to develop, plan, promote and implement culturally inclusive and responsive programming for youth, teens and adults.

We’re specifically looking for someone to connect with Teens in our community, and plan fun, engaging, and developmentally appropriate programming for youth ages 12-18.

We’re looking for someone to plan fun, engaging, and developmentally appropriate early learning programming for children from birth to kindergarten and their adult caregivers. Programming will implement Every Child Ready to Read practices and books and materials that represent a diverse range of characters, identities and experiences.

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. 

We ask that you be willing to take the library outside of its walls by performing outreach activities in the community. 

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. 

You can expect to work the hours the branch is open including evenings and weekends.

About Our Branch

Originally built in 1962, the Ross-University Hills Branch Library is a well-loved, bustling neighborhood branch, located near two busy shopping centers. The branch is a lively circulation and reference location, with historically high door counts and frequent customer interactions. Ross-University Hills welcomes a wide variety of community members, and offers programming for older adults, popular storytimes, activities for children and families, as well as Plaza programs.

About You

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 University Hills 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 and programs that spark 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.

We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:

Master’s in Library Science from an ALA accredited institution, or will have completed the degree requirements within 90 days of the start date.

Experience working with the public.

Other Info to know:

Employees may be asked to work at any of our locations due to emergency situations, fill leaves/vacancies, operational needs, etc.

Current Branch Hours are Tuesday - Friday 10 am - 6 pm, Saturday 10 am - 5pm; however, additional evening hours as well as Mondays will be added to the schedule in the near future.

Additional Info & Requirements

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.