Librarian - Athmar Branch
About The Position
DPL is hiring a Librarian for the Athmar Park 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.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited program or currently enrolled in an American Library Association accredited program for a Master's Degree in Library Science and must obtain a degree within 6 months of hire date.
- One (1) year of experience solving problems and providing customer service to business or public clients.
- 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.
- Ability to provide 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.
- Extensive knowledge of collection maintenance practices and a willingness to regularly audit and update branch or department’s collection for all audiences as well as create captivating displays.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in Spanish and Vietnamese language
Responsibilities
- Serve the community through programming
- Provide reference services
- Provide technology assistance
- Provide readers’ advisory
- Provide front line customer service
- Foster curiosity through the exploration of recreational and educational resources for all audiences in multiple formats
- Challenge inequity by creating welcoming spaces that foster belonging for all, and by providing technology resources and assistance
- Strengthen connections among staff and community by gathering together to discover creative ways to serve the community
- 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
- Being the person in charge or guiding other staff in the absence of management
Benefits
- Four (4) Medical Plans, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Pension Plan for Life (employee contributes 8.45%, employer matches at 17.95%) and 457 (b) Retirement Plan
- PTO (over 3 weeks in your first year), 4 paid wellness days, and 12 paid holidays
- CARE Bank, Family Leave Benefits
- Enhanced Work/Life Balance: Employee Assistance Program (6 counseling sessions per year, legal assistance, financial counseling, discounted recreation center passes), Employee Volunteer Program
- Learning and Development Opportunities; Courses and Career Development Resources
- EcoPass (unlimited free RTD bus/train rides)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
