Collections Assistant - Special Collections and Archives

Collections Assistant for the Special Collections and Archives at the Denver Public Library’s Central Library. Retrieve, transport, and return library materials according to the library’s classification systems to ensure materials are provided to researchers and patrons in a timely manner. Responsibilities include retrieving and reshelving materials, spot-checking for repairs, identifying worn/damaged items for withdrawal or replacement, assisting on special projects (RFID tagging, process improvements, shifting materials, document encapsulation), and providing administrative support (ordering/inventorying supplies, creating requisitions/work orders). Requires working as part of a small team, using technology and other tools for processing materials, and performing duties with physical exertion (up to 50 pounds). The position emphasizes service excellence, collaboration, and adaptability, with a schedule that may include weekend hours and potential redeployments across branches. Located at the Central Library in downtown Denver; on-site role with public transportation access. Minimum qualifications emphasize high school graduation or equivalent and clerical experience, with substitutions allowed for education. This role is categorized as Administrative Support Assistant III with a typical on-site, full-time expectation.