Librarian II (Hiring for 2 Positions)

Library Jobline; Windsor (CO); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Librarian II at Clearview Library District in Windsor, CO provides professional library services with an emphasis on youth services, and offers leadership and supervision to a team of program specialists. The role includes participation in the Most Responsible Person (MRP) rotation, with regular evening and weekend coverage.

Key duties include reader’s advisory for all ages, assist patrons with library resources, develop title lists, and collaborate with committees and cross‑system projects

Responsibilities

• Assists in recruiting, training, and evaluating branch program specialists (youth and adult).
• Supports leadership in tracking and monitoring building usage.
• Promotes staff development and provides mentorship.
• Oversees service points and ensures robust patron support.

Job description

The Librarian II provides professional library services and supports the planning and delivery of high-quality library services for the Clearview Library District. This role serves patrons of all ages, with an emphasis in youth services, and provides leadership and supervision to a team of program specialists. The position also participates in the Most Responsible Person (MRP) rotation, including regular evening and weekend coverage.

Two Positions Open: Windsor, CO and Severance, CO

Essential Functions:

Supervision & Staff Support

• Assists in recruiting, training, and evaluating branch program specialists (youth and adult), ensuring candidates align with the library’s mission and needs of the library.
• Supports leadership in tracking and monitoring building usage.
• Promotes and supports staff professional development by encouraging continuous learning opportunities and providing mentorship to foster growth and skill-building.
• Oversees service points, ensuring adequate coverage and robust patron support, working closely with leadership to develop service point standards.

Services

• Provides reader’s advisory services for all ages.
• Assists patrons with the use of the library and its resources.
• Creates title lists and other such material to promote collections.
• Attends and participates in library committees, and contributes to cooperative efforts to support system-wide services, functions, and programs.
• Works closely with the Programming and Engagement team to maintain relationships with families, schools, and other agencies serving children and families.
• Promotes digital literacy by guiding patrons in the effective use of computers, online resources, and emerging technologies.
• Monitors patron use of library space, upholds library policies, and escalates issues of concern to the Senior Manager or Library Director.

Programming

• Works closely with the Programming and Engagement team in planning and conducting a regular schedule of dynamic programs and events for all ages.
• Facilitates programs as needed.
• Contributes to the gathering and analysis of library use statistics.
• Promotes equitable access to library resources and services.

Collection Development

• Serves as a subject matter advisor for the youth collection, monitoring use, inventory, trends, and makes recommendations accordingly.
• Collaborates closely with the Collection Development librarian to develop, evaluate, and maintain vibrant and relevant print materials, non-print materials (audio books, DVDs), digital materials and other age appropriate items for the collections.

Other Duties As Assigned

Benefits & Additional Compensation Info

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program