Head of Information Services

Mesa County Public Library District

Central

Application Deadline

Apply By Jun 16th, 2015

Wages

$48,000.00 to $55,000.00 per Year   Calculate

Location

Grand Junction, CO

Hours

40.00

MLS

Preferred

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Library Experience

Required

Supervisory Experience

Preferred

Type of Library

Public

This job is more than 3 weeks old or the application deadline has passed.

Job Description

Performs all duties related to managing Information Services.

Oversee Information Services so that all patrons receive excellent service in reference, reader’s advisory, regional history, business research and other topics. Plan, prepare and administer a budget for all department needs. Manage, select and evaluate print and electronic reference resources. Assist with the collection development duties of adult materials. Provide oversight for developing, conducting, and coordinating classes, events and presentations for the library district.  Work with community organizations and volunteers as a resource for developing and promoting library services.  Supervise Information Services staff.  Participate in the Library District’s management team and maintain an expertise in providing reference and information services.

Additional detail of essential functions, competencies, knowledge, skills, physical requirements, minimum education, minimum experience listed in full posting at www.mesacountylibraries.org (http://mesacountylibraries.org/about-us/join-our-team/)

Additional Info & Requirements

Interviews are scheduled for Monday, June 20, 2015.

Successful applicant must pass a post-offer / pre-employment criminal background, national sex offender and department of motor vehicle check.

The Community

Grand Junction is located on the beautiful Western slope of Colorado.  Known for the amazing views of the Bookcliffs, the Mesa and the National Monument, this is a great place to live and play.  Check out the Chamber of Commerce links for more information.

HR Info

Cindy Farnsworth

cfarnsworth@mcpld.org

PROCEDURE

Visit our website at www.mesacountylibraries.org and look for 'Library Jobs' in the 'About Us' section.  Apply for the Head of Information Services position (681927).   Upload a cover letter and current resume near the end of the online application form.   (An alternate application process is available if our online site is inaccessible to applicants with a disability.  Please inquire at any Mesa County Libraries’ Information Desk for assistance.)

Search is open until position is filled; applications received prior to Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. will be considered.  Mesa County Public Library District is an Equal Employment Employer and participates in E-Verify.  For more information about E-verify, please visit this link:  http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/what-e-verify

 

Posted May 29, 2015