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• Provide reference, referral, research and reader's advisory assistance to patrons in person and on the telephone. • Review, evaluate and recommend materials for purchase and withdrawal from the collection with special emphasis on the management of young adult materials. • Initiate and develop ongoing programming for all age groups with a primary emphasis on young adult programming. • Conduct tours, plan public events and displays. • Work with community agencies that focus on young adults to present programs and other services outside of the library. • Participate in staff meetings, committee and other meetings and task forces, including serving as a member of the Young Adult Round Table. • Supervise daily room operations and be responsible for the general appearance and safety of the young adult area. The successful candidate will have familiarity with Web 2.0 and social networking concepts and uses in library settings. Golden Library serves an eclectic patron mix due to the proximity of the original Coors brewery, Jefferson County’s government complex, numerous museums that reflect the city’s history as Colorado’s original territorial capital, and the nationally known Colorado School of Mines. Students from all over the world come to “Mines,” speaking a variety of languages and bringing a variety of cultures. The Colorado Mountaineering Club has its headquarters just down the street from the library, and a spacious recreation center is a few blocks away. Hang gliders soar in the breeze half a mile to the west in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Golden’s elementary, middle and high schools are part of the excellent county school system. As a treasured resource in the community, the library has a staff of 17 to serve a population of 22,000 that value preserving its picturesque, small-town ambience and friendliness. Golden Library provides reference services for children and adults, access to Jefferson County’s extensive Online Library, about 82,000 items on its shelves, and numerous free programs for all ages, including story times for children.

A current resume and complete Jefferson County application must be completed along with a list of 3 professional references. Applications are available by fax at (303) 271-8411 or online at http://jefferson.lib.co.us/jobs/. Return to Jefferson County Human Resources, 3500 Illinois St, Suite 2500, Golden CO 80401; 303-271-8400.