Job Description
Role:
Manages the operations of the Collection Resources Department including Collection Development, Bibliographic Services, and Interlibrary Loan.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
30% - COLLECTION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT – Sets standards for the operation of the department, develops concepts, practices, techniques, and innovations to improve the quality of the library collections, challenges operating processes for greater efficiency and effectiveness; manages materials selection, collection maintenance policies, procedures and guidelines; and facilitates problem solving in order to manage the department operations. (Essential)
20% - RESOURCE MANAGEMENT – Supports direct reports by developing and managing budget, staff and other resources in order to provide the necessary resources to accomplish the goals of the department. (Essential)
10% - COLLECTION MAINTENANCE – Assures both physical and digital collections are weeded based on relevancy, usage, age, condition, etc. to maintain a fresh and appealing and relevant collection. (Essential)
10% - OPERATIONS CONTROL – Sets goals for the department, establishes timelines for completion, and monitors achievement by reviewing reports from staff and Finance in order to control operations and achieve desired outcomes for the department. (Essential)
10% - SUPERVISION OF STAFF – Gets information, makes sense of it, sets objectives, organizes resources and makes decisions, coach staff and provides feedback, manages conflict and appraises performance in order to optimize the expected performance of staff. (Essential)
10% - ILS DATA MAINTENANCE, REPORTING AND ANALYSIS – Maintains the quality of the information in the ILS database by updating collection codes, overdue rules, manipulating system to reflect organization practices/procedures; maintaining and updating name, subject heading, and series authority records in Sierra database to ensure accurate information in the database and compliance with national standards; develops reports and analyzes data for Collection Resources and District reporting in order to recommend improvements for operations; provides input to the functionality of the system in order to maintain usefulness of Encore, the database and code integrity. (Essential)
10% - COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT – Develops a portion of the library district’s collection by analyzing the service community, receiving input from Managers and Librarians, reading reviews and making selections for materials to be added to collection; weeds materials by reviewing suitability for collection goals, physical conditions and check out statistics in order to develop the collection. (Essential)
Minimum Requirements:
Education:
Master of Library and Information Science
Experience:
Three to Five years of similar experience
District Success Factors:
Focuses on the customer
Initiative
Contributes to a positive work environment
Strategic thinking
Pursues personal development
Continuous improvement
Takes pride in the workplace
Emotionally intelligent
Job Success Factors:
Knowledge of public library goals, policies and services
Knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices of professional library science and administration
Knowledge of reader interest levels and group and community interests
Knowledge of professional library literature, multi-media, and library technology
Knowledge of the principles, practices, theory and applications of public personnel management
Knowledge of print and online reference resources
Knowledge of collection development practices and theories
Skill in customer relations
Skill in management and supervision
Skill in oral and written communication
Skill in Sierra ILS
Skill in Windows, Word, Internet Explorer, and Outlook
Skill in reviewing book and video reviews
Able to align strategy with people, processes and systems
Able to model expected employee behavior
Able to budget and plan
Able to organize, manage, and evaluate the work of professional, paraprofessional, and other library personnel
Able to analyze issues and make informed recommendations
Able to operate various office equipment including copiers
Able to evaluate reading trends
Able to transport oneself to various locations throughout the district
Physical Success Factors:
Able to lift at least 15 pounds
Able to push loaded book cart up to 150 pounds
This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.
Additional Info & Requirements
Pay Grade: 56
Wages/Benefits: $28.63-$38.74 /hr; full-time benefits
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Hours: Full-Time; Some days, evenings, and weekends
Location: Administration and Support Services, Greeley, CO 80631
Supervisor: Associate Director of Public Services
Supervises: District Materials Supervisor, Interlibrary Loan and Prospector Supervisor, Collection Resources Librarians, Digital Collections Librarian, Collection Resources Coordinator, Acquisitions Assistants, Bibliographic Services Clerks
Deadline: Open until filled
Website
https://www.mylibrary.us/
Human Resources / Job Listings
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HR Info
Human Resources 970-506-8587