What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Services Librarian position at UPPER SAN JUAN LIBRARY DISTRICT?
YOUTH LIBRARIAN - Full Time
Upper San Juan Library District (Ruby Sisson Memorial Library)
Pagosa Springs, Colorado
Come join the greatest little library on Colorado’s Western Slope as our next Youth Librarian! Ruby Sisson Memorial Library serves 14,057 residents in Pagosa Springs and Archuleta County, Colorado, surrounded by the breathtaking San Juan Mountains and warmed by the deepest hot springs in the world. You will work alongside an exceptional team of smart, friendly people who love the mountain lifestyle and take care of everyone who walks through our doors. Experience the big impact you can make from a small mountain town.
Responsibilities
Our facility is currently under expansion and we are looking forward to bright new spaces for learning and doing as our new building opens this summer. As the Youth Librarian, you will plan a robust program of exciting activities in a maker lab, new children’s room, and outdoor garden spaces. You will take our programs into our gorgeous parks and into our partner schools, lead the Summer Learning Program, and develop an exceptional youth collection.
Qualifications
M.L.S. degree from an ALA accredited school or advanced degree in education or children’s literature plus two years experience in public or school libraries is required.
Starting salary $56,000 plus benefits.
Full job description at https://www.pagosalibrary.org/library-news
If you are ready to bring your talent and creativity to Pagosa Springs, send your resume and a cover letter explaining why this position is the perfect next career move for you to director@pagosalibrary.org
Applications received by February 6th will receive first consideration.
Position begins Spring 2026.
Salary : $56,000