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We have an exciting FT (40 hrs/wk) opening for a Youth Librarian at the Highlands Ranch Library. The position will provide reference assistance and readers advisory to children, teens and parents using the library collection, databases and Internet sites. Plans and implements programming for children, teens and parents. Performs collection development and collection management at the branch. Serves as library liaison to Douglas County Schools, preschools, home schooling families, charter schools and other organizations that serve youth. Salary could be increased to be commensurate with experience/skills. Applicants must have professional and current working knowledge of children and teen literature. Must have experience working with children and teens. Also must understand children and teen learning styles and reading levels, as well as child and adolescent development and parenting. Must also be aware of early literacy skills used in story times. Must have expertise in Internet searching and in providing reference assistance. This position requires some evenings and weekend work. A Bachelor's degree is required. Public library work experience with MLS degree is strongly preferred. 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 or Word equivalent attachments saved in RTF only) to: Human Resources, Douglas County Libraries, 100 W. Wilcox St., Castle Rock, CO 80104. Fax: 303-688-7616. E-mail: jobs@dclibraries.org. EOE.