Job Description
The Fort Lupton Public and School Library is seeking a new Library Director.
Our Library is uniquely situated, in that it is both a public and school library. Experience with both public and school libraries is preferred. Our library is also a member (not branch) library of the High Plains Library District. We are proud of our small, tight-knit community. It is diverse ethnically, politically and economically and across generations. We seek a leader than can work effectively and comfortably among the many communities that it serves. We seek a bridge builder.
Among the other qualities and skills that we seek, we are looking for a Library Director who will
- Have an unwavering focus on the Library’s patrons, both in terms of meeting their needs and desires, as well as providing exemplary service.
- Embrace the Library being a center for the Fort Lupton community.
- Continue the tradition of the Library being a welcoming, supportive and inviting place for all.
- Catch the vision of the City, community and school.
- Work with allies to develop a vision for the library for the next year, 3 years, 5 years, 10 years and 20 years.
- Be operationally strong, particularly with regards to facilities, construction and management of vendors.
- Embrace technology, as well as understand its impacts and limitations.
- Be creative with resources and employ them to the greatest extent possible.
- Lead employees and continue to grow an incredible team of highly committed and individualized staff.
- Be a champion of ideas.
This is an ambitious list. We believe in libraries and believe that we will find a qualified leader for our community. We believe that great work can be done at the Fort Lupton Public and School Library.
The formalized job description follows. To apply, please email your resume and/or CV to hr@fortlupton.org or apply via our website, www.fortlupton.org. The position closes July 13th, 2016.
The City of Fort Lupton is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin or disability.
DIRECTOR OF THE FORT LUPTON PUBLIC AND SCHOOL LIBRARY
SUMMARY: To plan and implement the best possible library services to the Fort Lupton community.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction and review of the Library Board, develops, implements and supports the joint library philosophy and directs a program of library services for the residents of Fort Lupton and the Re8 School District. Specific director duties include:
Leadership. To be a public presence for the Library and a partner in community projects, inspiring community support through active involvement in community organizations and activities. Promotes the library within the community and the district.
Advocate: Upholds the patron’s rights embodied in the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States, the Colorado Confidentiality Law and the Library Bill of Rights. Upholds copyright and anti-discrimination and bias-free laws and regulations.
Planning: To lead a planning process to establish the mission, goals, and objectives of the Library.
Policy Development: To assist the Library Board in developing policies that pertain to all aspects of Library operations and are in the interest of exemplary service to the public.
Policy Implementation: To implement policies adopted by the Library Board with fairness and consistency.
Program Development: To direct the development and implementation of a variety of contemporary services that meet the diverse needs of public audiences in a friendly and helpful setting.
Collection Development: To grow and make easily accessible a first-class collection of online, print and non-print media that encompasses the ethnic and cultural diversity of the communities served by the Library and that represents a wide variety of viewpoints.
Staffing: To build an organizational culture of service and commitment through selection and development of staff.
Finance: To formulate and administer an annual budget, implement investment strategies, and be accountable to the taxpayers' trust through regular reports to the Library Board and the public.
Communications and Marketing: To learn the service needs of the public and district to provide frequent and on-going information to the public and staff regarding Library services and operation.
Facilities: To work with the School District to maintain attractive, safe, comfortable, and convenient buildings to serve the public.
Technology: To provide up-to-date software, equipment, training and support for the public and the staff.
Professional Involvement: To engage the Library in cooperative activities with other libraries and participate in activities of the State Library. Keeps informed about the progress and developments in the field of Library and Information Management by active participation in library organizations, local, state and national.
Liaison Serves as a liaison to the Library Board, school administration and school board, city administration and city council and to the High Plains Library District.
Legislative Involvement: To inform the Library Board of opportunities to actively engage in advocacy for libraries at all levels of government – local, county, state, and federal.
Board Meetings and Reports: To prepare the agenda for each Library Board meeting, present a monthly report of library activities to the Library Board, and submit an annual report to the State Library and appropriate local governments.
Other: To be responsible for any other reasonable duties, consistent with the foregoing, as may be prescribed by the Library Board.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates strong human-relations skills.
- Has the ability to successfully work with both ethnically, economically and politically diverse community entities.
- Demonstrates a spirit of unrestricted exchange of information and materials among all users within and without the district.
- Demonstrates an openness and commitment to selecting important emerging information technologies for improving information management and delivery.
EDUCATION OR FORMAL TRAINING:
- Master’s degree in Library and Information Management (MLS) from an ALA accredited program.
EXPERIENCE:
- Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in management and supervision of libraries.
- Bilingual skills desired.
OTHER:
- Residence in High Plains Library District preferred.
Working Conditions
The employee will operate a computer, copier, phone and other modern office equipment. Work is generally performed in an office environment where exposure to temperature extremes, contaminants, and noise are not normally encountered. Hazards are minor and controllable. The employee must be prepared to work outdoors regardless of weather conditions when necessary.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, use hands, fingers, handle, feel, or operate objects, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. Employee must communicate clearly and effectively; must understand and be understood. On rare occasions, the employee may be required to climb and balance. The employee must occasionally carry, pull, push, or lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision acuity and the ability to adjust his or her focus, allowing a broad field of vision. It is essential that the employee be physically able to operate a variety of computer and office equipment successfully in order to fulfill the essential functions of this position.
HR Info
Laura Howe, 720.466.6118, hr@fortlupton.org
hr@fortlupton.org or apply online at www.fortlupton.org.