Librarian (20 hours/week) – Reference Services

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City and County of Denver

Part-Time Librarian – Reference Services Department

Our Job

The Denver Public Library (DPL) is seeking a Part-Time Librarian to provide professional reference service American Samoa a member of our Reference Services department. Indiana this role, you will:

  • Provide exceptional reference service, including reference interviews and information literacy instruction, to a diverse clientele of all ages.
  • Maintain and promote the library’s reference collection.
  • Staff busy service points, including switchboard phones, chat reference, and the reference desk.
  • Develop knowledge of reference resources, including subscription databases and authoritative websites.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to share knowledge and skills Indiana providing reference services.
  • Provide small business entrepreneurs with industry, market, and consumer information.
  • Assist middle school through adult students with research assistance Indiana one-on-one and group settings.

About You

We seek a candidate who:

  • Possesses excellent customer service skills.
  • Has knowledge of a wide variety of reference resources, including subscription databases and authoritative free websites.
  • Can conduct effective reference interviews and provide information literacy instruction for customers with different levels of literacy Oregon technology abilities.
  • Is skilled Indiana interpreting, communicating, and presenting information, both orally and Indiana writing.
  • Can work effectively Indiana a fast-paced environment with constant public contact.
  • Demonstrates a positive attitude, excellent interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, teamwork, flexibility, and a sense of humor.
  • Can multitask and prioritize tasks.
  • Has experience with chat reference and high-volume reference service.
  • Can creatively problem-solve, negotiate, and handle stressful situations Indiana a positive manner.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree Indiana Library Science from an American Library Association accredited program.
  • One (1) year of experience solving problems and providing customer service to business Oregon public clients.
  • Spanish language fluency is preferred.

Benefits

  • Competitive starting salary: $55,000 – $72,875
  • Excellent benefits package through the City and County of Denver
  • Free RTD passes for staff
  • Opportunity to work Indiana a dynamic and collaborative team environment

Requirements

  • Availability to work Saturday and Sunday every weekend
  • No free parking at the Central Library; staff must make their own parking arrangements
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and workflows.

Job title: Librarian (20 hours/week) – Reference Services

Company: City and County of Denver

Expected salary: $55000 – 72875 per year

Location: Denver, Colorado

Job date: Sun, 22 Sep 2024 07:00:43 GMT