Reference Librarian, Davies

Arapahoe Library District; Deer Trail (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Arapahoe Libraries’ Davies Library in Deer Trail seeks a Reference Librarian to connect people with ideas, resources, and one another.

The role emphasizes youth and intergenerational programming, community partnerships, and inclusive service. You will collaborate with staff and volunteers to deliver services reflecting local needs while maintaining daily operations and mentoring teammates.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in library and information science or a plan to earn MLIS within six months of hire.
• Bachelor's degree holder with strong customer service experience.
• Experience serving diverse patrons and coordinating with schools and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead programs that engage youth and communities.
• Support after-school and intergenerational programming and partnerships with schools.
• Welcome patrons, assist with research, technology, and materials selection.
• Mentor staff, open/close the branch, and support scheduling.

Skills

Customer service

Community engagement

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree in library and information science

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Reference Librarian, Davies Library

Empower Rural Communities and Programs Through Service and Support

Are you a community-focused librarian who enjoys connecting people with ideas, resources, and one another? Do you love working with all ages and creating welcoming spaces that reflect and serve the local community?
Arapahoe Libraries is hiring a Reference Librarian to support the Davies branch. In this role, you will help ensure our services are responsive, inclusive, and rooted in connection. This is a people-centered position that focuses on relationships, service, teamwork, and creating meaningful experiences in our libraries.

About the Role

This position supports the Davies Library in Deer Trail and is collocated with the Deer Trail School district. Davies Library is a small footprint with a huge impact. With a robust after-school crowd, this position will facilitate youth and intergenerational programming and services, as well as build relationships, programming, and services with adult and older adult patrons. Davies Library serves as a vital hub for surrounding rural communities, acting as both the Deer Trail School District school library and a public library. You will collaborate with staff, volunteers, and local partners as a public librarian to deliver programs and services that reflect the community's needs. You will also help keep daily operations running smoothly, mentor staff, and step in as Person in Charge (PIC) when needed.

Key Responsibilities

Programming, Outreach, and Volunteer Support

• Plan and lead programs that bring people together and reflect the interests of your community
• Support evening and weekend events and help connect our library with schools and partner organizations
• Work with staff to build strong relationships with teachers and school leaders
• Help coordinate and support teen volunteers

Patron Services

• Welcome visitors and offer helpful, friendly support at service desks and on the floor
• Assist patrons with technology, research, and selecting materials
• Pitch in on district-wide initiatives like Summer Reading and help your team deliver excellent day-to-day service
• Easily transition between supporting the school library and leading the public library

Team Support and Mentoring

• Serve as a steady presence at the branch by opening and closing the library and helping with scheduling and coverage
• Offer guidance and support to your coworkers by sharing your knowledge and encouraging professional growth
• Help create a positive team environment by modeling great service and supporting one another

Professional Development

• Stay curious and connected by learning about new tools, trends, and ideas in the library world
• Share what you learn with your team to help us all grow and improve

What You Will Bring

A Heart for Service: You enjoy working with people and making a difference in your community.

Flexibility and Professional Judgment: You adapt easily when plans change, respond calmly to unexpected situations, and continue delivering thoughtful, reliable service in a dynamic environment.

Respectful Service to All: You provide welcoming, unbiased service to people from all backgrounds and perspectives, supporting intellectual freedom and equitable access to information for everyone.

Tech Confidence: You are comfortable using and teaching everyday technology and open to learning new tools.

Curiosity and Care: You take initiative, stay organized, and are thoughtful about meeting the needs of others.

Connection to ALD Core Values: You believe in collaboration, equity, and innovation as part of your daily work.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master's degree in library and information science, or at least two years of library-related experience and a plan to earn your MLIS within three years (application required within six months of hire)
• Bachelor's degree
• Experience providing great customer service and working with a variety of people and tasks
• Intermediate skills using Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook), familiarity with Microsoft Teams, and a willingness to learn and apply new technologies
• Ability to work independently, manage time well, and support teams across the Arapahoe Library District

Preferred:

• Experience offering reference, technology, or advisory services in a library setting
• Spanish language skills

Who We Are

At Arapahoe Libraries, we are a welcoming, forward-thinking organization that believes in the power of curiosity and connection. Our values of collaboration, equity, and innovation shape everything we do. We believe libraries should reflect and uplift the people they serve, and we are always learning together. "Let's Find Out" is more than our motto. It is how we approach our work every day.

Let's Find Out Together

If you care about helping people, building strong relationships, and being part of a supportive and creative team, we would love to meet you. Join us in serving the Deer Trail and surrounding communities, where your work will make a real difference every single day.

Please provide a cover letter with your application.

Inclusion and diversity are part of our values at Arapahoe Libraries.

Qualified applicants who can support the communities we serve are encouraged to apply.