Job Description
Promotes the library through newspaper articles, social media, presentations to groups, library tours and attendance of professional meetings.
Oversees planning for the library assessing needs, services, and programs. Works with the City grant administrator to obtain grants for the benefit of the library. Formulates policies governing the operation and use of the library.
Prepares departmental budget by establishing program and service priorities; monitors expenditures and grant monies.
Is responsible for maintaining a relevant collection of materials for the library.
During assigned hours, responsible for manning the check out desk. This front-line work includes: checking materials in and out of the library, keeping track of holds, charging fines, taking Interlibrary Loan requests, screening telephone calls and incoming mail, accounting of the daily intake of money. Performs evaluations on, and sales of donated materials. Also requires assisting patrons in the use of technology including but not limited to the copier, microfishe reader, printers, etc. Additionally, it involves instructing and assisting patrons in the use of library computers and library automation software, various Internet applications, online databases, word processing, spreadsheets, and publishing software.
Conducts reference interviews with patrons to determine specific informational requirements of individual patrons. Answers patron reference questions or assists the patron in finding their own answers by using knowledge of the library collection, various online databases, Internet and community resources.
Is easily accessible and encourages input and communication from employees under her supervision. Encourages subordinates to strive for higher achievement, innovation, and greater responsibility. Assists with job tasks whenever the need arises.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits & Additional Compensation Info
HOLIDAYS: The following are recognized as official holidays;
New Year’s Day, January 1
Martin Luther King Day
President’s Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth, June 19
Independence Day, July 4
Labor Day, First Monday in September
Veterans Day, November 11
Thanksgiving Day, 4th Thurs. in Nov.
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Last day prior to Christmas
Christmas Day, December 25
Last day prior to New Year’s Day
Health insurance: The City pays approximately 90% of the premium for employees and any dependents that are eligible to be covered on the plan and the employee pays 10%. Premium charges per pay period vary depending on the type of plan that is chosen.
Dental Insurance: The City pays for employee and dependent coverage.
Life Insurance: The City pays for coverage up to 50% of employee’s annual salary or $10,000, whichever is greater.
Employee Assistance Program: The City provides a counseling program for full-time employees and their qualified dependents.
Vacation: Annual leave is granted at the following rate:
One through five years * 184 hours/year 80 hours/year
Six through ten years * 200 hours/year 96 hours/year
Eleven through fifteen years * 224 hours/year 120 hours/year
Sixteen years plus * 264 hours/year 160 hours/year
* Patrol Officers, Sergeants, Communication Technicians
Sick Leave: Accumulated at the rate of eight (8) hours per month for full-time employee and 48 hours per year for part-time employees.
Retirement: The City pays 5% and the employee pays 5% of the employee’s salary into a supplemental retirement plan, including Police.
Deferred Compensation: Voluntary contributions may be made to a retirement plan prior to taxes being withheld.
Funeral Leave: Twenty-four hours per year is granted in the event of a death in the family. No accumulation.
Additional Info & Requirements
Applications may be obtained from the City’s website at www.cortezco.gov, or from the Southwest Colorado Workforce Center. Applications may be dropped off at City Hall located at 123 Roger Smith Avenue, 970-565-3402, or at the Southwest Colorado Workforce Center, 22 W. North Street, Cortez, CO 81321, phone 970-565-3759. Applications may also be emailed to cortez@state.co.us, or to mcashner@cortezco.gov.
The Community
Position Overview:
Are you passionate about fostering a love for literature and knowledge within a vibrant community? The City of Cortez is seeking a dedicated and visionary library director to lead our esteemed library system. Nestled in the stunning landscapes of Colorado, Cortez offers a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural richness. As the library director, the ideal candidate will oversee a team of six full-time and five part-time staff members, guiding them in providing exceptional library services to our diverse community. The library director reports to the city manager and is responsible for overall management and leadership of library staff, programming, inter-library loans, circulation, patron experience, and overall strategy for the library department. The library director should be outgoing, approachable, emotionally intelligent, flexible, able to effectively advocate for the changing needs of the library and staff, willing to form collaborative partnerships, and remain informed about library best practices.
The City of Cortez offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including excellent health insurance benefits, 13 paid holidays per year, retirement, and a free recreation center pass.
About Cortez:
Located in the southwest corner of Colorado, Cortez is a home rule municipality consisting of approximately 8,900 people. Cortez is the largest city in, and county seat of, Montezuma County. Residents enjoy access to the San Juan National Forest, myriad outdoor recreation opportunities, and the serenity of the high desert and American West. The area is home to some of the most spectacular archeological sites in the country, including Mesa Verde National Park. Cortez serves as a regional hub for shopping, medical care, housing, education, employment, and air transportation.
Links
External Job Ad
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HR Info
Applications may be obtained from the City’s website at www.cortezco.gov, or from the Southwest Colorado Workforce Center. Applications may be dropped off at City Hall located at 123 Roger Smith Avenue, 970-565-3402, or at the Southwest Colorado Workforce Center, 22 W. North Street, Cortez, CO 81321, phone 970-565-3759. Applications may also be emailed to cortez@state.co.us, or to mcashner@cortezco.gov.