Job Description
OVERVIEW: As part of the expansion into the 21st century, Pike Peak Library District is seeking an innovative leader for Collection Development Department (acquisitions, serials, materials handling, cataloging)to orchestrate the delivery of a robust print and digital collection through the synchronized efforts of an energized, flexible and outcome based team of 22 staff. The Division Manager will lead the successful relocation of the Collection Development department to the new Library 21c location. This exempt, full-time position will direct a highly collaborative team committed to achieving the mission of the Pikes Peak Library District: to seek, engage and transform lives through library services and resources that enrich individual lives and build community.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership
- Serves the library in a leadership capacity to move the district’s services forward, anticipate future needs, and makes vital recommendations based upon trends, issues and research in the area of collection management. Develops long-and short-range plans and oversees the implementation of plans related to Collection Development to meet strategic plan objectives.
- Provides strategic leadership, guidance, training, direction and assistance to Collection Development staff. Conducts employee evaluations, develops goals and strategies for Collection Development staff development, including team-building, on-going education, and cross-training. Reviews, updates and implements policies and operating procedures to improve efficiency.
Budgeting
- Oversee $4 million dollar annual budget for library materials and the Collection Development department, monitors budgetary expenditures and forecasts for future budgets; uses advanced metrics and methodologies to maintain fiscal accounting records.
Management
- Proactively assesses the collection on an ongoing basis; creates and uses reports to build the collection; analyzes data to be responsive to patron needs. Utilizes trends in electronic licensing, access, copyright and tactical directions for maintaining PPLD’s collections (including cataloging and metadata, digital collections, product development and print acquisitions). Negotiates vendor contracts, monitors services and resolves issues related to the collection.
- Interviews, selects and develops new staff; evaluates work assignments, manages conflict, and builds a high performing cohesive team.
- Provides excellent customer service, maintains a courteous, positive image of the library, and maintains confidentiality when interacting with patrons, vendors, and staff.
Additional Info & Requirements
Preference given to applications recieved by 6/20/14
HR Info
PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION:
1. Complete a PPLD online application located at ppld.org on the JOBS/VOLUNTEERS tab
2. Attachments should be submitted in the following file types: .doc, .xls, .xlsx, .pdf, .htm
3. If you require an accommodation to complete your job application, please contact the Human
Resources Office at (719) 884-9758
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
All selected candidates…
- are required to complete a Department of Homeland Security I-9 Form at the time of hire and must be able to provide acceptable documentation in order to verify his/her legal right to be employed in the U.S. (pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986)
- are subject to a full reference and background investigation including verification of identification (including verification of Social Security number using USCIS E-verify), education, former employment, and criminal history.
- may be uniformly tested for job-related skills and required physical abilities
- may be required to undergo a physical examination after a job offer is extended in order to ensure that the job’s physical requirements are met
- must understand and comply with PPLD’s drug-free workplace policy
- understand and agree that they have been hired at the will of the employer and that employment may be terminated at any time, with or without reason, and with or without notice, in accordance with Colorado law