Job Details

Salary : $62,192.00 - $84,156.80 Annually
Location : Broomfield Library and Auditorium, CO
Job Type: FT Non-Exempt
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2025-00324
Department: LIbrary, Arts & History
Division: Library, Arts & History
Opening Date: 12/29/2025
Closing Date: 1/19/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Description
The Department Library, Arts & History, and CSU Extension is looking to hire a Librarian I who specializes in Youth Collection Development. This position works in collaboration with other library staff to provide library services and look for opportunities to further the Library, Arts, History & CSU Extension mission to create welcoming spaces for opportunity, growth, trust and connection.
This role has a high level of responsibility and works with the supervisor and other members of their team to create goals for library services in their area of responsibility. They maintain a safe and welcoming environment for all members of the community. While performing Person-in-Charge (PIC) duties, they enforce safety policies and the Library's Code of Conduct.
The schedule for this position is Monday, 12:30-9 p.m. and Tuesday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Typically one Saturday a month, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m is required. As the schedule allows, one remote day per week is available for this position after training.

Essential Required Tasks/Examples of Duties

• Assesses new needs in collection management and supporting technology.
• Collects and organizes statistics and reports related to the collection.
• Cross-trained to cover public service desks as well as supporting Cataloging and Acquisitions work.
• Manages collection accessibility via support and maintenance of the integrated library system (ILS).
• Works with vendors to ensure timely and accurate delivery of materials.
• Manages budget in assigned collection area.
• Reviews, selects and purchases new library materials in assigned collection areas based on local community needs and current library trends.
• Maintains collection with attention to accuracy, relevancy, and appearance.
• Works with supervisor to respond to patron requests and material challenges.
• Meets Library equity and diversity goals in assigned area.
• Employs independent judgment while acting as PIC and interacting with patrons when there is more than one possible solution.
• Reports statistics for assigned area.
• Schedules, trains and supervises volunteer support for their assigned area.
• Works on a reference desk to answer questions and provide reference and reader's advisory services to connect patrons to community and library resources, including books and digital formats.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patron data and information.
• Stays up-to-date with current research and practices through professional development opportunities and professional librarian memberships to assess new needs in library services.
• Ensures marketing for activities in their assigned area.
• Meets with community members and maintains partnerships as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university- required
• Master's Degree in Library Science from an accredited college or university- preferred

Experience

• 1 year experience required in a library setting or another related field with responsibilities such as item selection, book buying, collection maintenance, etc

Years of related experience may be substituted for required education, however education cannot be substituted for the necessary work experience. Candidates must meet the minimum required years of work experience.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (in addition to above requirements):

Must be at least 18 years of age. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and safe driving record for continued employment. New hires must, as a condition of employment, pass the following pre-offer and post-offer/hire processes: in-person or virtual interviews, reference checks, and background checks, which may include local police check, sex-offender registry and DMV check.

Working Conditions

• Work may be scheduled Monday through Sunday, including some holiday and evening hours. Regular, reliable attendance is required.
• Work is performed in City/County work locations with the ability to perform some duties remotely as approved by the supervisor and Department Head.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, lift and move objects.
• The employee must be able to move around the library in order to perform routine tasks: helping patrons locate library materials, conduct programs and attend meetings.
• Physical demands are light and employees must sometimes push and lift items up to 10 lbs. to maintain safety and remove obstructions for staff and community accessibility.
• Employees perform basic tasks and routinely work on computers and other electronic devices with software designated to complete work.
• On-site attendance is required for most duties, including public interactions, community engagement and training activities.
• This position may be eligible to work from home up to 1 day x week with the approval of their supervisor.

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01

Please select the highest level of education you have successfully completed.

• None
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Some college
• Associate's degree or 60 semester hours
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree or higher

02

How many years of experience do you have in a library setting or another related field with responsibilities such as item selection, book buying, collection maintenance, etc?

• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year but less than 3 years
• More than 3 years but less than 5 years
• 5 or more years

03

Are you bilingual in English and Spanish?

• Yes
• No

04

If you said "yes" to having bilingual skills, please explain your experience with Spanish language translation and your ability to assist patrons or customers in English and Spanish.
05

This position requires one evening shift scheduled weekly on Monday 12:30-9 p.m. and one Saturday shift per month, scheduled 8:30-5 p.m. Are you willing and available to work this schedule?

• Yes
• No

06

Please explain your experience with customer service and your approach to providing excellent customer service in a public library setting.
07

How many years experience do you have working with children, teens, families and other age groups? Please explain how you have worked with these populations in a public library setting.
08

Please describe your experience with library collection development, selection and purchasing of library materials, and library collection maintenance.
09

In lieu of a cover letter, please explain why you are interested in this position.
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