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 Librarian for the Archuleta Branch Library. 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 Branch

The 28th location of the Denver Public Library is located in the Westwood Neighborhood. The 6000 square feet library will be part of a large community center operated by Lifespan Local. The Historical Westwood Neighborhood is located on the west side of Denver and has a diverse population of predominantly Spanish and Vietnamese speakers. DPL will be collaborating with Denver's multicultural and nonprofit community to create equitable opportunities for learning, discovery, and connection. This new location will be a distinctive library setting with a blend of our Cultural Inclusivity and Early Learning services. Multilingual staff will be available to assist customers with language learning skills, immigration resources, computer skills, childhood development and provide an opportunity to celebrate cultures. The library will be a flexible space where adults, young children, and families can be active in their individual and collective learning and development. The library’s teams will collaborate in providing intergenerational, culturally responsive, welcoming spaces and services for families and service providers to connect and spend time.

About You

About you

Our ideal candidate has:

Minimum Education Requirements

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

Minimum Experience Requirements

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

We expect this position to close on 4/18/2024. Please submit a cover letter and resume at your earliest convenience.

About Everything Else

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Library Hiring Range

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