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.

About Our Position

• Background research to experience building permits research from a user perspective, and preparation for writing the Historical Note and Scope and Content note in the finding aid  

• ​Begin with a building history study to learn how building history resources are accessed in the library by researchers and staff. Understand and practice using the various resources and their different formats across years of coverage.

• Initial survey of collection (first pass) - Surveying the collection to become familiar with collection contents and noting any organizational anomalies

• Arrangement, maintaining original order - Remove fiche from drawers and place in boxes, addressing any file labeling that we might like to improve in the boxes. Note contents or range of contents on each box 

• Description and Processing Plan - Review existing resource record for WH1145 and discuss with archives manager/supervisor description solutions to determine path forward  for describing the additional material.  

• Work in ASpace data upload spreadsheet to complete the description fields for the accrual. 

• Learn how upload to ArchivesSpace process works. 

• Update and refine Historical note and Scope and Content note to reflect the new addition. Explore other DACS-compliant required fields in DPL finding aids. 

• Understand how we cross-reference collection description in ILS vs CMS- Request cataloging updates to reflect new accrual

• Determine shelf locations, print labels and barcodes for item records in ILS

• Write a blog or newsletter item to promote a newly accessible collection. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Work Environment & Location

The Denver Public Library's branches are the arms to the community—each a unique reflection of the dynamic, diverse communities we serve. At DPL, we pride ourselves on showing up and providing support whenever there is a need. 

While you may be hired for a specific location, please know that we are hiring with the expectation that at any time, you may be required to work at any one of our branches based on operational needs. This allows our staff to experience the full breadth of Denver's communities and ensures we consistently deliver the highest level of service across our branches.

Additionally, DPL employees may be redeployed to work in other locations or capacities to support core functions of the library system during branch closures or other emergencies. 

Application & Additional Info 

Ensure that the 'Work Experience" section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that you are applying for. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. Job postings will close at 12AM on the posted ending date. If interested in this opportunity, please apply as soon as possible.

Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of criminal history and employment verification  

All Denver Public Library employees must apply through their internal profile.

Ready to learn more and see how you can contribute? Visit us at denverlibrary.org and connect with our community on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

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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.

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