Job Description
The position administers and oversees all aspects of the CPW research library functions. Functions include acquiring, cataloging, and shelving traditional library materials such as books, technical professional journals, popular magazines, CPW publications, reports, documents of public record, and other publications pertinent to the conservation and management of wildlife in Colorado. Library assets are routinely cataloged into a standardized library system electronic database to provide inventory control and accounting of library materials disseminated to CPW employees. The library routinely acquires publications in response to CPW employee requests and disseminates publications in hard or electronic formats to employees. The library also provides or exchanges publications with other State and Federal wildlife conservation agencies, university libraries nationwide, and many libraries within Colorado.
The librarian formulates and prioritizes yearly goals and objectives for improving the library, develops and administers a budget to maintain and implement new services and capabilities with support of the Mammals Research Leader, oversees the purchase and integration of improvements in the library system, assists research and management personnel in acquiring information for their programs, occasionally oversees the work of temporary personnel assisting with library functions, maintains the library’s accreditation in the Colorado library system, and enhances the working relationships with other libraries in Colorado. Importantly, the librarian must be versed and capable of evaluating, selecting, incorporating, and maintaining new electronic library services inclusive of server-based search-engine database systems software, cataloging software, exchange format software, and other computer-based applications to better serve CPW. The librarian will work closely with OIT computer technical personnel to maintain and enhance the electronic capabilities to serve the entire CPW. The librarian will also help train CPW personnel to fully utilize the capabilities of the library services via web-based instructions, emails, or formal class training sessions. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
Maintains & Enhances Library Publication Collections
Routinely catalogs newly acquired library materials into standardized library system database, maintains library database, maintains library inventory to standards of professional library science, checks-in and checks-out library materials, maintains or expands subscriptions to professional scientific journals and other publications as needed, and maintains a neat and organized library that efficiently utilizes available space. Coordinates with Research Leaders and Senior Biologists on editing/proofing and publication assistance of CPW management publications (e.g., CPW Technical Reports). Maintains electronic copies of peer-reviewed publications authored by CPW personnel and works with the Marketing and Communications section to maintain current publication lists on the CPW Research webpage.
Assists CPW Personnel
Directly provides assistance to CPW personnel in locating and retrieving technical information from the library collection, via search engine databases, or interlibrary loan. Develop basic training/instructions systems via email, training workshops, or conversations to enhance individual employee’s ability to find and obtain technical information and retrieve full-text journal articles as requested by CPW staff.
Implements & Maintains Multi-Search Engine Software
Obtains, implements, and maintains functionality of multi-search engine database software that will effectively provide access for CPW personnel to relevant sources of biological literature available worldwide and to the library collections via CPW computer services/systems; works in cooperation with OIT Computer Tech services to implement software capabilities.
Prepares & Monitors Budget & Yearly Reports
Prepares all aspects of library operational budgets under guidelines established by the Mammals Research Leader. Routinely monitors status of expenditures to assure compliance with budgetary limits, economic efficiencies, and State purchasing procedures. Evaluates cost/benefit of competing vendors in providing library software to serve CPW literature searches and internal publication storage and retrieval. Prepares annual report summarizing library accomplishments.
Maintains Professional Expertise
Maintains professional librarian expertise by: routinely reading professional librarian literature; communicating with librarian peers in other institutions; attending seminars, workshops, and professional meetings; and participating in relevant formal educational opportunities.
Benefits & Additional Compensation Info
- Medical and Dental plans
- Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax and Roth 401K and 457 plans
- Paid life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Employee Wellness programs
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave
- Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options
- Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
- Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Additional Info & Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree (MS) and additional experience in library science or library information
science - Some background in wildlife ecology and familiarity with ecological journal publications,
and experience editing/proof reading to assist with internal publications - Experience using Library of Congress and Government Documents classification systems
- Experience/skills/interest in both reference (finding information) and technical services
(cataloging and organization of collection) - Ability and willingness to promote library services, train users and interact with CPW staff
at all levels - Experience in original cataloging and assigning LC call numbers
- Experience interacting with other libraries and using the Interlibrary Loan system
- Experience in dealing with major library vendors, such as EBSCO, ProQuest, EOS, etc.
- Interest and experience in promoting internal technical and management publications
using web-based applications and/or social media outlets
HR Info
Sarah Bronikowski
HR Specialist
Executive Director's Office
P 303.866.2667 | Ext. 8645
1313 Sherman Street, Suite 415, Denver, CO 80203