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We need two innovative and committed leaders and youth advocates for two once-in-a-lifetime opportunities! We have two full-time Youth Department Head openings at our Parker Library (Parker, CO) and our Philip S. Miller Library (Castle Rock, CO). Who are we? • Our district has been rated in the top ten of the Hennen Annual Public Library survey. • Douglas County, one of the nation’s fastest growing areas, has a population of about 267,000. The county has grown by 41.9% since 2000. • Our district has built or renovated at least one library every year for the past 15 years. • Our Parker Library boasts a collection of about 170,000 items and serves a community of over 41,000 residents. About 45.3% of the residents have a college degree. • Our Philip S. Miller Library has a collection of about 183,000 items and serves a community of over 42,000 residents. About 54% of residents have a college degree. Reporting to the Branch Manager, these positions are responsible for hiring, training, and leading the youth department staff. The positions oversee collection development and daily operations. The positions serve as youth advocates within the library system and community. Starting salary is $3995/mo with generous benefits, but could be increased to be commensurate with experience and skills. Experience working with children and/or young adults highly desirable. Candidates must have a passion for excellent patron service, must possess cutting-edge librarianship skills and strong knowledge about current youth services trends and philosophies. Applicants must have emotional intelligence, proven change agent skills, team player and leadership skills. Candidates need knowledge about current library technology trends. Douglas County has been nationally recognized as a great place to live, work and raise a family. In a May 2004 study, by the American City Business Journals (ACBJ), Douglas County ranked fourth in the nation for Quality of Life. ACBJ used 20 statistical indicators to rate living conditions in all 3,141 counties and independent cities across the nation. Douglas County ranked particularly well in the household income, homeownership rate and educational attainment categories. Combine those with our great location, excellent schools, wonderful weather and outstanding recreational and cultural opportunities and you will understand our high rank in the Quality of Life study.

Submit resume and District application (required, available on our web site at DouglasCountyLibraries.org or at any of our libraries) via mail, fax or e-mail (PDF, StarOffice or Word equivalent attachments saved in RTF only) to: Human Resources, Douglas County Libraries, 100 W. Wilcox St., Castle Rock, CO 80104. Fax: 303-688-7655. E-mail: jobs@dclibraries.org. EOE.