Librarian - Adult Services

City of Aurora; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Aurora is seeking an Adult Services Librarian to provide professional level support for customers using library resources and conducting research. You will develop and conduct Adult Services programs and assist with collection management at the Central Library, with hours subject to department needs.

The role emphasizes friendly customer service, staff coordination, and program leadership within a dynamic library setting in Aurora, CO.

Qualifications

• MLS from an ALA-accredited program.
• 2 years of professional library experience; lead experience preferred.
• Experience in Library Adult Services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides friendly, efficient, and professional service to customers in-person, by telephone and email.
• Oversees staffing and facility functions in the absence of the Supervisor.
• Develops, plans, oversees, and conducts Adult Services programs.
• Performs high level readers advisory and reference searches.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Second language (bonus)

Education

Master of Library Science (MLS)

Job description

JOB LOCATION

14949 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1563

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Salary to be commensurate with experience

The hiring range for this position is $54,402 - $68,003 annually.

Deadline to submit applications is August 31st, 2026. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.

Overview Of Department / Position

The Library and Cultural Services Departments vision is to empower an environment of lifelong learning and cultural enrichment by stimulating learning and literacy, inspiring creativity, and integrating arts, culture and history into the lives of Aurorans. We have two divisions within the department: Library and Cultural Services, both offering a variety of free services to the community, including 5 public libraries, the Aurora History Museum and Historic Sites, Aurora Fox Arts Center, The People’s Building, and community events, programs, and activities for all ages. Please go to www.AuroraGov.org/LCS to learn more about the City of Aurora, Library and Cultural Services Department.

The City of Aurora's Library and Cultural Services Department is looking for a Librarian specializing in Adult Services to provide professional level support assisting customers using library resources, computers and conducting research. This position will be responsible for developing and conducting Adult Services library programs and training as directed; they will also be responsible for assisting with collection and library resource management as assigned.

This position will primarily be located at the Central Library, however, hours and location are subject to change dependent upon department needs.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides friendly, efficient, and professional service to customers in-person, by telephone and email.
• Functions as the on-site person in charge overseeing staffing and facility customer related functions in the absence of the Supervisor.
• Develops, plans, oversees, and conducts programs on a wide range of topics.
• Oversees programming conducted by Library Assistants.
• Performs high level readers advisory and reference searches using library resources, on-line databases, and other reputable sources.
• Assists customers with accessing and using library resources (books, databases, computers, etc.) and computer questions related to Microsoft Office products, internet navigation, email services, third party web sites and other software applications on public computers.
• Coordinates volunteers including training, scheduling, and tracking time.
• May work on joint regional library service committees and user groups representing the Aurora Public Library
• May assist in collection/inventory management duties including weeding, sorting, shelving, cataloging assistance, interlibrary loan, and database input/maintenance when directed by supervisor.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

The listed primary duties and responsibilitiesarenot a comprehensive list of expectations for the job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Qualifications & Working Conditions

A combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the minimum education and experience requirements on a year for year basis

Education

• Master of Library Science Degree from an ALA accredited program.

Experience

• 2 years of professional library experience
• Lead experience preferred.
• Experience in Library Adult Services preferred.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the principles, organization, and practices of library service.
• Library classification system.
• Internet computerized systems and their applications to assigned functions.
• Basic trouble‑shooting in computer operation.

Abilities

• Ability to deal with stressful situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Communicate with diverse customers/staff of all ages in a professional, age and culturally, appropriate manner.
• Communicate effectively in writing; use general office equipment, computers, calculators, and copy/fax machine.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to speak a second language a plus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Essential Personnel

• When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel

Physical Demands

• Light to sedentary physical work requiring the ability to lift 40 pounds with or without assistance
• Frequent lifting, carrying, walking and standing
• Hand/eye coordination to operate office equipment, carts, and moveable shelving
• Vision to read and interpret reports, documents and other written information
• Frequent speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens

Work Environment

• Works primarily in clean, comfortable environment with shared work stations and equipment

Equipment Used

• Uses standard office equipment including personal computer and common office software such as email, internet, Word, Excel and menu driven databases as a part of the Library automated systems.
• This position may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.

The city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24.

For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.

The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.

Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug‑free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, And Employment References

As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check.

Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.

Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.