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POSITION SUMMARY: Operates in a diverse environment to help fulfill the Library’s mission by providing a customer-focused program of services, materials, and outreach for a small branch library in an assigned cluster.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Functions listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Directs daily operations for an assigned small branch library; provides direct public service; provides supervision and staff development for departmental or building staff.
• Provides excellent direct customer service and acts as a role model for library staff; presents a courteous, positive image of the library and maintains confidentiality in customer and staff interactions.
• Coordinates scheduling and broad programming initiatives with the Regional Library Manager and appropriate public service division heads.
• Develops local community partnerships; engages with local schools, businesses and organizations.
• Conducts ongoing analysis of community demographics and information needs; provides input to the Regional Library Manager and library leadership for the implementation of PPLD strategic goals and objectives.
• Works daily on public service desks providing reference and readers advisory service in person, over the phone and via electronic delivery.
• Interviews, selects, trains and develops new staff; provides coaching and corrective action as necessary.
• Conducts performance appraisals and develops goals and activities for individual and group staff development.
• Promotes library services through programming, outreach and partnerships within the community; acts as a liaison to schools, local government agencies, non-profits and businesses. Represents the Library at meetings and community events.
• In consultation with the Regional Library Manager, reviews workload statistics and recommends staffing allocations.
• Recommends and documents requests for annual budgets; prepares payment documents and monitors expenditures.
• Develops, documents and implements operating procedures for library staff; communicates and ensures implementation of PPLD policies.
• Responds to customer suggestions, comments and complaints in a timely, professional, and constructive manner.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties are considered non-essential and include the following:

• Evaluates and manages the library collection in coordination with the Regional Library Manager and Collection Management.
• Prepares monthly activity reports.
• Serves as liaison to PPLD Friends of the Library.
• Keeps informed about Library and department information.
• Participates in special projects as assigned, including new service initiatives, grants or programs.
• Serves on district-wide teams.
• Encourages professional development of department staff through participation in community and professional organizations.
• Represents the Library District to community agencies and professional library organizations; speaks to interested groups as requested.
• Serves on local, state and national committees; takes an active role in library professional organizations.
• Attends regular department meetings and scheduled All-staff meetings.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

1. Complete a PPLD online application located at ppld.org/Jobs at the Application Tab
2. Attachments should be submitted online in the following file types: .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .pdf, .htm
3. Requires resume and cover letter. Applications will not be considered without resume and cover letter.
4. If you require an accommodation to complete your job application, please contact the Human Resources Office at (719) 884-9800, ext. 6998.