Job Description
SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Branch Services Manager, manages the daily activities and services at the new library branch in Southeast Fort Collins. Supervises assigned librarians, library assistants and other library staff. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position, and are not intended to be all inclusive. • Under the general supervision of the Branch Services Manager, supervises daily branch operations and coordinates activities, collections and services at the branch library. • Supervises public services staff at the branch. Insures staff provides excellent customer service through training, mentoring support and supervision. • Works with District staff to coordinate branch operations. • Coordinates branch programming with the Library programming team, and participates in the provision of this programming. • Coordinates merchandising activities at the branch. • Coordinates and participates in the provision of reference, information, referral and reader's advisory services to customers at the branch. • Participates in the selection of library materials. • Implements library’s policies, resolves problems, and develops procedures for the branch. • Represents the library in the community. Serves as a liaison between the library and the surrounding community served by the branch. • Assists in branch budget management • Frequently performs the functions of employees supervised. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position is responsible for the supervision of District employee(s). Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.Additional Info & Requirements
The new SE branch will be a family-oriented facility and will emphasize the most popular materials and services the library district offers. It will be located on the second floor of the new Front Range Village shopping center with open hours similar to the retail stores around it. Previous bookstore or other retail experience desirable. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Excellent management and leadership skills. • Ability to interact effectively with District staff and the general public. • Ability to use word processing, library and spreadsheet software. • Ability to work with all age groups in a variety of formats.The Community
In November 2006, voters overwhelmingly approved the creation and funding of the Fort Collins Regional Library District. The new library district is funded by a 3-mill property tax dedicated to library services. The existing Fort Collins Public Library, with the Main Library downtown, the Harmony branch at Front Range Community College, and the southeast branch under construction at Front Range Village forms the foundation of the new district. The District boundaries cover a large regional area in northern Larimer County, and are essentially the same as the Poudre School District. With the stable and increased funding a district provides, the library has begun restoring and enhancing services and collections and will open a new branch library in the southeast part of Fort Collins in March of 2009. Fort Collins has been listed as one of the most desirable places to live in several publications over the last five years. Nestled along side the Cache La Poudre River at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Fort Collins is home to over 140,000 residents. Colorado State University is the city’s largest employer and is Colorado’s second largest public university, enrolling 22,000 students each academic year.HR Info
TO APPLY: Only on-line applications accepted for this position. This position is with the Fort Collins Regional Library District. Salaries and benefits are provided by the Library District. The City of Fort Collins provides administrative services to the Library District. Visit the City of Fort Collins’ website at www.fcgov.com/jobs to apply on-line by Friday, October 24, 2008. Requisition #8134. City of Fort Collins, Human Resources Department, 215 N. Mason, P.O. Box 580, Fort Collins, CO 80522. (970) 221-6535. Job Line: (970) 416-2489, x5125. Public access computers are available at City H.R. Dept., Fort Collins Public Libraries, and the Larimer County Workforce Center. The Fort Collins Regional Library District will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance. THE FORT COLLINS REGIONAL LIBRARY DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. BACKGROUND CHECK AND DRUG TEST REQUIRED.