• Job Description

  Req#: R0062351

  About Our Job

  ABOUT THE LIBRARY

  
  Denver Public Library (DPL) is a growing urban library system that serves the residents of the City & County of Denver. DPL sees more than 4 million visitors every year across its 27 locations, serves Denver’s most vulnerable communities through outreach and mobile services, hosts thousands of programs a year and manages a collection of more than 1.4 million physical and digital materials. We believe a strong library is vital for a strong community. DPL is committed to serving the evolving needs of Denverites through inspired programming, diverse collections, culturally-representative spaces, and equitable policies & procedures.

  ABOUT OUR TEAM

  The Special Collections and Archives (SCA) unit at Denver Public Library comprises two archival repositories: Western History and Genealogy at the Central Library, and the African American Research Library at Blair-Caldwell Library. Our team of over twenty-five librarians, archivists and paraprofessionals are committed to exceptional access, preservation and customer service for our world class collections.

  ABOUT THE POSITION

  DPL is hiring an Archivist Librarian to join the Special Collections and Archives team at the Central Library. You will create positive experiences for library customers by performing professional library work including arranging and describing archival collections and creating online finding aids.In addition to processing collections, you may collaborate on preservation, digitization and reformatting projects. Effectively communicate about issues and initiatives with customers, coworkers, and library administration.Contribute to collection development discussions and process improvements to enhance stewardship of a special library collection requiring specialized handling, security, and subject expertise. Provide public-facing special collection and archival reference, and conduct research to respond to customer inquiries via email.

  Some of the tasks and abilities required by this position include:

  • Ability to organize, arrange and describe unpublished archival materials comprised of various formats. Knowledge and skill of basic preservation processes, rehousing and storage best practices. Knowledge of archival standards and using content management systems and spreadsheets to describe materials in a user-centered manner.

  • Supporting research inquiries for customers with a wide range of research experience in-person and via email and phone, including providing specialized archival reference.

  • Conducting research, developing, coordinating or presenting informational and educational materials for courses, classes, lectures, exhibits, workshops, and on-line instruction for the purposes of internal use, public outreach, promotion of organizational goals and objectives.

  • Knowledge of the history of the American West with emphasis on Denver and Colorado. Knowledge of reference services. Knowledge of print and electronic information resources and retrieval.

  • Ability to creatively problem-solve, negotiate, and handle stressful situations in a positive manner. Ability to demonstrate innovation and flexibility.

  About You

  Do you have a passion for libraries and archives? Are you passionate about public service? Do you have a strong sense of inquiry and excitement to share the story of our region’s history? Are you a team player with a strong track record of collaboration and problem solving?

  For the Archivists Librarian - Special Collections role, we’re looking for someone who have a vision and can create a plan for successful execution and has some or all of the following skills and experiences:

  • A passion for archives and special collections work in a public library setting with preference for a knowledge about or interest in United States and American Western history.

  • Experience working with archival collections, including paper documents, audio visual media, photographs, and digital archival collections preferred.

  • Excellent organizational skills and an ability to manage multiple projects at once with an attention to detail and strong stakeholder communication.

  • Strong writing, communication and customer service skills.

  • Ability to use workplace technology effectively including email, calendar, internet, video conferencing, searching databases, creating spreadsheets.

  • Ability to demonstrate initiative, innovation and flexibility, including proposing process improvements; work well under pressure and meet deadlines and have excellent problem solving skills.

  • Ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, positive attitude, cultural sensitivity and a sense of humor in working with customers, coworkers and community members

  We know your time is valuable. Applicants who meet the following minimum requirements will be considered:

  • Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited institution.

  • One (1) to Three (3) years of work experience in a library, archive, or museum. Experience with various library databases and management systems including ArchivesSpace.

  • Experience with archival preservation best practices and knowledge of various analog audio and visual media types preferred.

  
  Other Things to Know:

  This position is located at the Central Library in the Civic Center Park neighborhood of Denver. There is no free parking on site though the library is easily accessible by public transportation. Your city benefits include a free ECO pass for RTD.

  The schedule for this role is Monday-Friday and may include some evening and weekend hours.

  We expect this position to close on 11/24/2023. Please submit a resume and cover letter outlining your work experience and educational background

  About Everything Else

  Job Profile

  LA1315 Librarian Special Collection

  To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.

  Position Type

  Unlimited

  Library Hiring Range

  $54,699.00 - $72,476.00

  Starting Pay

  54,699.00-72,476.00

  Agency

  Denver Public Library

  Assessment Requirement

  The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

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• About the company

  Denver, officially the City and County of Denver, is the capital and most populous municipality of the US state of Colorado.

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