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About Our Job Denver Public Library (DPL) is a growing urban library system that serves the residents of the City & County of Denver. DPL sees more than 4 million visitors every year across its 27 locations, serves Denver's most vulnerable communities through outreach and mobile services, hosts thousands of programs a year and manages a collection of more than 1.4 million physical and digital materials. We believe a strong library is vital for a strong community. DPL is committed to serving the evolving needs of Denverites through inspired programming, diverse collections, culturally-representative spaces, and equitable policies & procedures. About Our Team The Special Collections and Archives (SCA) unit at Denver Public Library comprises two repositories at the Central Library and the African American Research Library at Blair-Caldwell Library. Our team of over thirty 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 Catalog Support Assistant to support work and access to collections as part of the Technical Services Department of the Special Collections and Archives subdivision. You will Collaborate with the Cataloging Supervisor and the entire cataloging team to support a steady flow of production Prepare library materials, including books, maps, serials, and media, for the shelf or binding according to local practices Check in new periodicals and other serials promptly, ensuring that the catalog is accurate and up to date Assess and repair print materials to support long-term use and accessibility Occasionally support coverage needs elsewhere in the subdivision, including collections retrieval, photo sales, and filling interlibrary loan requests About You Do you have a passion for libraries and archives? 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? For the Catalog Support Assistant role, we're looking for someone who has a vision and can create a plan for successful execution and has some or all of the following skills and experiences: Attention to detail and customer service skills Experience with Polaris or other ILS software is preferred, but not required Familiarity with MARC bibliographic records and Dewey classification Ability to use basic workplace technology, including email, internet, and office software Ability and interest in learning new software Skill at managing multiple projects at once Ability to creatively and collaboratively solve problems and ask questions in a collegial environment Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively Ability to follow workflows and thrive on attention to detail Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude, excellent interpersonal skills, cultural humility, and a sense of humor in working with customers, coworkers, and community members Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET, or TASC Certificate. Two (2) years of clerical experience. Hours for this position will not exceed 30 hours a week and no benefits will be offered. Please submit a cover letter describing your interest in this position. We value colleagues from all communities and identities. If you're excited about this position, we encourage you to apply even if your professional experience does not align perfectly with the listed "ideal candidate. About Everything Else Job Profile LC1497 Administrative Support Assistant III To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here. Position Type Oncall Library Hiring Range $20.76 - $25.95 Starting Pay Agency Denver Public Library Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor. Assessment Requirement The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days' notice. Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S. For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish. City and County of Denver

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