Special Collections and Archives Librarian, Part-Time

Special Collections and Archives Librarian, Part-Time (Non-Exempt) Location: Denver Art Museum, Denver, CO 80204. Hourly: $25.50 – $31.90 (based on experience). Work Schedule: 28 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (not eligible for remote work). Why Join Us? As the Special Collections and Archives Librarian, you will oversee day‑to‑day operations while managing targeted library projects for the Denver Art Museum’s Frederick R. Mayer Library. The library’s holdings include the museum’s main campus library, rare & fragile book collection, Kirkland library, and various archival materials. You will also assist the volunteer staff aide overseeing the volunteer library and serve as the primary contact for library and archive assistance for museum staff, volunteers, and outside researchers. What You’ll Do Manage day‑to‑day library access, activities, and functions. Refine and implement library policies and procedures to ensure safety and preservation of the collection. Organize and maintain the museum’s library collections of books, periodicals, selected archives, and other reference materials. Perform original and complex cataloging for both print and non‑print formats in accordance with national standards (RDA, Library of Congress Classification, Library of Congress Subject Headings). Conduct authority work and create locally controlled vocabularies to support the collections. Serve as the vendor liaison, administrator, and point of contact for the Integrated Library System (ILS), managing all applicable modules, including the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC), OCLC, or any other associated products and metadata services. Oversee acquisitions, cataloging, circulation, and data reporting. Assess, recommend, implement, and oversee projects that address the museum’s library collection and archive materials. Collaborate with the volunteer manager to select, oversee, and train volunteers for short and long‑term projects. Work closely with existing volunteer library staff aides on current, ongoing projects. Other Duties Manage, research, and respond to library department emails and queries. Collaborate with affiliated community academic programs to facilitate museum staff access to Special Community Member (SCM) accounts. Select, supervise, train, and schedule interns. Maintain content and updates for the library department webpage. Manage expenses within the library’s annual budget, including acquisitions, subscriptions, supplies, and related needs. Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in museum librarianship. Attend monthly all‑staff meetings. Perform department administrative tasks. Perform additional duties as needed to support departmental and organizational goals. Consistently apply the Racial Equity Lens in day‑to‑day operations. Qualifications Master of Library Science (MLS or MLIS) from an ALA‑accredited program. 3+ years of experience, or a combination of education and experience, in libraries, special collections, and archives, including records, processes, maintenance, and preservation. Strong project management skills and experience managing multiple projects simultaneously. Experience with OCLC and staff functions of an automated library system. Experience with AACR2, LCSH, LC‑Classification, USMARC formats, and other standard cataloging tools. Experience with Integrated Library Systems (ILS); Surpass software preferred. Experience with library archiving software; knowledge of ArchivesSpace preferred. Strong knowledge of information management principles and practices. Experience cataloguing, metadata services, databases, archives management, and digital resource management. Experience overseeing volunteers and interns preferred. Experience with budget management. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and problem‑solving skills. Ability to demonstrate initiative, innovation, and flexibility, including proposing process improvements. Capacity to work independently with minimal supervision. Prior experience with museum library collections a plus. Work Environment Sitting; working with hands and fingers, talking, listening, looking, reading. Office, file room, art storage, and library settings. Bending low or climbing ladders to access books, files, archives, or other library‑related material. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. of library‑related material. Subject to interruptions. Computer, Microsoft Office suite, printer, photocopier, scanner. What to Expect from Our Hiring Process We understand that searching for a job can be stressful, so we provide an overview of the process. Phone/video screen followed by an in‑person interview with the hiring manager at the DAM. Due to high application volume, we cannot respond to phone calls or emails about application status; selected candidates will be contacted directly. Application deadline: July 27, 2026. Diversity and Inclusion Statement At the Denver Art Museum, we are deeply committed to standing against discrimination, violence, and hate in all forms. We foster inclusion, equal opportunity, and belonging inside and out. We actively create an environment where diverse voices and perspectives are honored and where everyone feels welcome. #J-18808-Ljbffr Denver Art Museum