Jefferson County Public Library
Paola Vilaxa is an experienced professional currently serving as the Manager of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Edgewater Library at Jefferson County Public Library since April 2017. In this role, Paola ensures equitable access to information and library services for diverse populations, including individuals with disabilities, immigrants, BIPOC communities, and the LGBTQIA+ community. Previous positions at the library include Core Service Coordinator, Outreach Librarian, and Bilingual PX Associate, where Paola focused on showcasing library services, developing Spanish collections, and providing customer service in both English and Spanish. Prior to the library, Paola offered Spanish tutoring, translation, and interpretation services, and served as a Latin America Specialist for ELI Abroad. Paola holds a Master's degree in Library and Information Science from San Jose State University and two degrees in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs from Universidad de Playa Ancha.
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Jefferson County Public Library
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Jefferson County Public Library servers more than 550,000 residents from ten different locations: Arvada, Belmar, Columbine, Conifer, Edgewater, Evergreen, Golden, Lakewood, Standley Lake and Wheat Ridge. Our Mission To enrich the quality of life for all people in Jefferson County by providing resources for information, education and recreation. Our Vision Jefferson County Public Library will be the essential destination where all generations connect, discover and create. Our Values We serve with care; everyone is welcome here. We meet you where you are, give you our full attention and strive to exceed your expectations. Our core values are Innovation, Accountability and Excellence. -Innovation – we collaborate, evaluate and continually improve. We are creative and flexible. We take risks, embrace change and look for opportunities to say yes. -Accountability – we are committed and honest. We participate and communicate. We take personal responsibility, provide follow through and build trust. -Excellence – we are positive and productive. We perform with purpose to transform lives. We focus on quality, consistently aim high and deliver outstanding results. Always be learning. Always be creating. Always be discovering something new.