Part Time (20 hours) Librarian-Green Valley Ranch Branch

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. For more information, go to denverlibrary.org. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. DPL is hiring 2 Part Time (20 hour) Librarians for the (Green Valley Ranch Branch). 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 Green Valley Ranch Branch Library is a very busy community library that provides services to the Green Valley Ranch neighborhood of Denver. We are surrounded by several schools and see many children and families during after-school hours. We provide lots of opportunities for our community to engage with the library including our After School is Cool program, Plaza programming, and our very active Teen Advisory Board. Our team consists of highly dedicated staff who are supportive, friendly, and collaborative with a sense of humor. 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 [branch] 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 that sparks 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. Minimum Qualifications: Education requirement: Master's Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited program. Experience Requirement: One (1) of experience solving problems and providing customer service to business or public clients. Education/Experience Equivalency: No substitution of experience for education is permitted. License/Certifications: None We anticipate this position to close on 4/21/2023. Please submit an application at your earliest convenience in order to be considered. About Everything Else Job Profile LA2451 Librarian Hourly To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here. Position Type Unlimited Library Hiring Range $50,647.00 - $58,877.00 Starting Pay $24.34 - $28.30 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. For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish. Denver is the nation's top place to live, work, and play, and we need the best people working for the residents of Denver. People who want to make a difference; people who want to give back; people who want to be at the heart of this city and have a hand in creating our future. Equity, diversity and inclusion are cornerstones of our values at the City and County of Denver. We celebrate uniqueness and strive to be a world-class city where everyone matters. Join us! Be a part of the city that you love. #WhereDenverWorks For more information about our hiring process including ADA resources, assessments and testing, pre-employment, and onboarding, click here. For information about employee benefits, click here.

Salary : $50,647 - $58,877