Head of Public Services
Security Public Library
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Job Description
Ability to supervise personnel; keep abreast of current library trends in library technical services. Ability to learn to operate equipment as required by the position; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and library patrons. Excellent administrative, secretarial and office skills required. Familiarity with personal computers and appropriate software required. Provides efficient, courteous public service and presents a positive image of the library in attitude, appearance and performance of duties. Develops, implements and evaluates policies and procedures for Adult Public Services. Selects, trains and supervises staff to perform the work of circulation and reference. Maintains statistical records and provides monthly reports. Fills interlibrary loan requests for materials generated by patrons needing information. Fills request for materials, which are received from other institutions. Trains reference staff in the use of reference materials, the Internet, and on-line databases. Makes administrative and supervisory decisions as necessary and appropriate. Selects vendors to provide on-going subscription services for periodicals, serials, and on-line databases. Responsible for collection development of adult reading area, and withdraws outdated and worn materials. Determines which donated materials will be added to the collection. Designs and publishes Library’s newsletter, fliers, press releases, and bookmarks. Develops and implements adult and teen reading programs; by choosing the theme, planning programs, purchasing incentives, soliciting donations, interfacing with schools, and distributing publicity. Develops and implements special programs, i.e. Poetry Contest and Scary Story Contest. Researches reference questions posed by the public using knowledge of this library’s collection and information resources available on the web. Determines the needs of the community for Federal and State tax publications and sees that they are met. Attends job related meetings, workshops and training sessions. Instruct patrons in their use of the computerized catalog and the library collection. Insures that circulation procedures maintain patrons’ confidentiality. Performs desk duties in the adult and children’s rooms, as needed. Shelves library materials. Other duties as assigned.The Community
Security Public Library serves the communities of Security/Widefield (population 45,000) in southern El Paso County, Colorado. With a beautiful view of Pikes Peak, Security/Widefield prides itself on its small town atmosphere and strong sense of community. Set in a 59 square mile area, the largest populated unincorporated area in Colorado, Security/Widefield has all the advantages of being adjacent to Colorado Springs, a city of 500,000, and only an hour drive to Denver.HR Info
Send cover letter, resume and 3 letters of reference to: Barbara Hudson, 108 Widefield Blvd., Security, Co 80911 or hudsonb@wsd3.k12.co.us
Posted Apr 5, 2010
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