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Job Description
Position provides information, referral and reders advisory services to patrons in person, by phone, mail, and via electronic means at the Belmar Library. Requires MLS and experience working with community groups. Spanish speaking strongly preferred.The Community
Opened in 2000, Belmar Library is located in the Lakewood City Commons complex in central Jefferson County, just west of Denver. Excellent Jefferson County public schools and several charter and private schools serve the area’s families. The Belmar library serves the central and southern half of Lakewood, which has a population of about 107,000 people who have made this facility one of Jefferson County’s busiest libraries. Bordering the foothills, with numerous parks and open space areas, there is also easy access to downtown Denver from the library. Its patrons range from senior citizens, to business people and families, including a growing number of Spanish-speakers. Belmar has a Spanish language collection for children and adults. It houses the Library Training Center, which offers free hands-on classes on computer and library use to patrons countywide. A spacious meeting room and four study rooms for small groups make Belmar an attractive gathering place and a frequent site for community meetings. Belmar’s staff of 22 provides reference services for children and adults, access to Jefferson County’s extensive Online Library, about 157,000 items on its shelves, free programs, and children’s story times. Readers enjoy comfortable chairs in a quiet area overlooking adjacent Belmar Park and they can visit the Friends of the Library Gift and Book Shop in the library to find great bargains.HR Info
Applications must be filed online at www://www.jeffco.us
Posted Dec 6, 2012
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