Collections Assistant - Special Collections and Archives

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About Our Job The Denver Public Library (DPL) isn't just a place to borrow books; it's a vibrant, essential hub for our diverse city. As a growing urban library system with 28 locations and over 4 million annual visitors , we're deeply woven into the fabric of Denver. Join a team where your values align with your work. At the Denver Public Library, we're not just serving our community; we're building a culture guided by values that empower both our staff and the public. Welcoming: We make our resources, services, and expertise accessible for all, recognize the inherent dignity in each person, and provide safe places where everyone can be themselves. Curiosity: We foster a culture of exploration, innovation, and forward thinking by creating environments that support learning and growth. Connection: We are neighbors. We foster relationships, listen and act to build and strengthen our community. We bring people together to share information, ideas, and experiences. Equity: We work to change inequitable practices, structures and policies, and attitudes that drive them, to provide opportunities for every person in our community to thrive. As we do so, we actively examine our roles in perpetuating oppressive systems. Stewardship: We are accountable to our community, using our resources responsibly. We lead with honesty and integrity, protect privacy and preserve and share the full history of our Denver community. If you're passionate about service, community engagement, and creating positive change, we invite you to explore career opportunities with us. Come join a team that believes in the power of knowledge, connection, and equity. Unrivaled Benefits The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to: Four (4) Medical Plans, Dental, Vision Insurance Pension Plan for Life (employee contributes 8.45%, employer matches at 17.95%) and 457 (b) Retirement Plan PTO (over 3 weeks in your first year), 8 quarterly wellness hours, and 12 paid holidays CARE Bank, Family Leave Benefits Enhanced Work/Life Balance: Employee Assistance Program (6 counseling sessions per year, legal assistance, financial counseling, discounted recreation center passes), Employee Volunteer Program Professional Learning and Development Opportunities; Courses and Career Development Resources ; Education Refund Program EcoPass (unlimited free RTD bus/train rides) For more information please visit our website. About Our Department The Special Collections and Archives (SCA) department at Denver Public Library comprises two archival repositories: located at the Central Library and the Blair-Caldwell African American Research 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 Our Position DPL is hiring a Collections Assistant for the Special Collections and Archives department. You would work at the Central Library to create positive experiences for library customers by retrieving, transporting, and returning library materials according to the library's classification systems so that library customers are provided with materials in a timely manner. As part of this position you can expect to: Retrieve and reshelve materials in a timely manner to fulfill the needs of researchers and return all materials to the correct location Spot-check books and materials for needed repair Identify worn or damaged items for withdrawal / replacement decisions Assist in a variety of assigned special projects and services, including RFID tagging, process improvement suggestions and implementation, shifting of materials, and document encapsulation Use technology and other mechanical tools related to the processing of library materials. Provide administrative support for the department which may include ordering and inventorying supplies, creating requisitions, creating work orders and other related activities. Work as a small team within the larger subdivision, cooperating and communicating well Other duties as assigned What You Would Bring Do you have a passion for libraries, archives, and art? 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? We are looking for candidates with some or all the following skills and experience: Skill with attention to detail Excellent customer service skills Ability to be organized and reliable Ability to work quickly and accurately with numbers and letters Ability to work in a physically demanding position with continuous lifting and lowering of objects that can weigh up to 50 pounds; frequent squatting, kneeling, and reaching Ability to spend a significant am

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