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Job Description
We have an exciting FT (40 hrs/wk) opening for a Youth Librarian at the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock. The position will provide reference assistance and readers advisory to children, teens, young adults and parents using the library collection, databases and Internet sites. Plans and implements programming for children, teens, young adults and parents. Performs collection development and collection management at the branch. Serves as library liaison to Douglas County Schools, preschools, home schooling families, charter schools and other organizations that serve youth.Additional Info & Requirements
Starting salary is $3094/per mo. with generous benefits available. Salary could be increased to be commensurate with experience/skills. Applicants must have professional and current working knowledge of children, teen and young adult literature. Must have experience working with children, teens and young adults. A good understanding of current research in literacy is required. Also must understand children, teens and young adults learning styles, as well as child and adolescent development and parenting. Must have expertise in Internet searching and in providing reference assistance. This position requires some evenings and weekend work.The Community
Douglas County has been nationally recognized as a great place to live, work and raise a family. In a May 2004 study, by the American City Business Journals (ACBJ), Douglas County ranked fourth in the nation for Quality of Life. ACBJ used 20 statistical indicators to rate living conditions in all 3,141 counties and independent cities across the nation. Douglas County ranked particularly well in the household income, homeownership rate and educational attainment categories. Combine those with our great location, excellent schools, wonderful weather and outstanding recreational and cultural opportunities and you will understand our high rank in the Quality of Life study.HR Info
Submit resume and District application (required, available on our web site at DouglasCountyLibraries.org or at any of our libraries) via our web site, mail, fax or e-mail (PDF or Word equivalent attachments saved in RTF only) to: Human Resources, Douglas County Libraries, 100 W. Wilcox St., Castle Rock, CO 80104. Fax: 303-688-7616. E-mail: jobs@dclibraries.org. EOE.
Posted Apr 28, 2008
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