Pueblo City-County Library District is actively searching for a Director of Library Technical Services. In this position you will be part of an award-winning Library District that services an integral role in the Pueblo community. Pueblo, Colorado is one of Colorado's hidden gems! A hometown vibe under big open skies, Pueblo has a lot to offer including our historic Arkansas Riverwalk, Lake Pueblo State Park, the Colorado State Fair, and an abundance of hiking, biking, fishing, kayaking and golfing opportunities!

The purpose of the Director of Technical Services is to manage PCCLD materials acquisitions, cataloging, collection development, ILL, and circulation functions to meet the diverse needs and interests of the community and to facilitate ease of access to the collections and services. The work of this position positively impacts circulation and digital use by maintaining a relevant, accessible collection and overseeing collection use.

The Director of Technical Services reports to the Executive Director and serves as a member of the library’s executive management team. The position manages employees working in materials acquisitions, cataloging, collection development, ILS and ILL services.

The position collaborates with PCCLD department managers and executives, and works closely with vendors and outside professionals on public library industry trends and on matters relevant to PCCLD.

This position provides excellent customer service demonstrating the ability to communicate effectively with people regardless of age, race, sexual orientation, ability level or background.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, directs and manages the selection, acquisition, cataloging, classification and processing and circulation of all library materials in all formats.
• Extracts, analyzes and tracks collection data and statistics; makes decisions regarding collection materials, purchases, maintenance and use for the district.
• Develops and manages the materials budget and expenditures, including overseeing allocations for various titles and formats of materials, approval of payments of all invoices for collection materials, and resolves billing issues with vendors and customers with delinquent accounts.
• Creates financial, statistical and narrative reports concerning relevant library district operations and makes presentations to employees, the Board of Trustees and other groups.
• Stays current on public library trends, public demand for collection materials, and emerging formats.
• Supports library programming and events by ensuring an appropriate collection materials are available for use.
• Oversees the Integrated Library System (ILS).
• Provides professional skills and direction in classification and cataloging, acquisition and circulation.
• Evaluates and selects vendors, manages vendor contracts, negotiates pricing and evaluates vendor products and performance on an on-going basis.
• Supervises staff, participates in hiring, creates work schedules, communicates clear performance expectations and conducts performance reviews. Develops and monitors work improvement plans as needed. Handles employee relations issues with assistance from the Human Resources Department.
• Leads the district on change initiatives as they relate to collection development, technical services, the ILS and other related operations. Provides training to public services staff to stay current on collection development policies and procedures.
• Gathers information and provides expertise to assist Executive Director in formulating policy in relevant areas of responsibility and as assigned.
• Leads team efforts to maintain a safe and secure environment for customers and staff by maintaining awareness of surroundings and working in accordance with safety policies and procedures.
• Leads regular department meetings, attends All Staff Development Days, and other training sessions as required to stay informed and current on changes to library policies and procedures and information pertinent to PCCLD.
• Reads daily organizational communications from intranet, e-mail, newsletters, telecommunications and print. Stays informed on all Library events throughout the District. Regularly accesses electronic time keeping system, personnel and payroll database and on-line work request system.

OTHER DUTIES

• May be regularly assigned to the role of Person in Charge (PIC) including oversight of safety, security, and library operations.
• May serve on multiple library committees and special projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Master’s Degree in Library Science from accredited university and three years of professional library experience is required.

Three (3) or more years of experience with collection development, library technical services, Integrated Library Systems is required, financial and supervisory management is require to ensure the satisfactory performance of the essential job functions.

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of national standards, principles and practices of public library collection development and technical service functions
• Financial management skills including planning, purchasing and maintaining accurate records
• Ability to create statistical, analytical, and narrative reports
• Strong presentation skills
• Excellent computer skills with the ability to quickly learn and use collection management software and integrated library systems as well as standard office productivity software and hardware
• Supervisory skills with the ability to manage team and individual performance
• Ability to function under flexible and changing conditions
• Ability to effectively teach and convey technical information to staff and to the public

Physical Requirements: Must be able to move objects weighing up to 50 pounds and push /pull a fully loaded book cart weighing up to 200 pounds.

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings and weekends.
• Must submit to and successfully pass a criminal background investigation.

Hiring Salary Range: $3,040.00 biweekly - $3,307.69 biweekly ($79,040.00 - $86,000 annual)

Salary Range for this position: $79,040.00 - $118,560 annual

Benefits: PCCLD offers health insurance including a tele-health service, dental and vision insurance, HSA and FSA plans, employer paid life insurance, and 401(k) and PERA retirement plans. The library district provides paid leave in the form of 11 paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Pueblo City-County Library District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation including gender orientation, genetic information, military status, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.