Institution

Pikes Peak Library District

Job Title

Chief Librarian & CEO

Department/College

Penrose Library

Dates

Opening Date: 02/03/2023
Closing Date:  03/05/2023

Job Description

Under limited supervision from the Board of Trustees, supports the Library’s mission by implementing short and long range goals in alignment with overall strategies. Assures integrity and excellence in customer service and community engagement and the optimal use of the District staff, collections, and resources. Directs all daily library operations, establishes budgets, and ensures effective and efficient management practices.

Job Duties

Functions listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
  • Keeps the Board of Trustees informed of matters affecting the District and aware of best-practices in library services.
  • Provides the Board of Trustees with policy and action recommendations, including potential benefits, challenges, and legal requirements; prepares annual budget for Board approval.
  • Maintains responsibility and accountability for the effective performance of the Library District consistent with budgets, plans, and policies to provide library services that meet the needs of customers.
  • Translates the mission, goals and objectives of the District into assignable responsibilities; establishes levels of responsibility and delegates commensurate authority.
  • Establishes and maintains an organizational structure that ensures maximum effectiveness of personnel, facilities, and equipment. Ensures that all positions are essential and are staffed with competent personnel and that work assignments use the skills of employees to the fullest extent possible.
  • Ensures the efficient selection, maintenance, and circulation of a responsive and timely collection of print, non-print, and electronic materials.
  • Performs long-range planning to facilitate growth and expansion, financial security, and new library services; ensures integration of future requirements with existing operations.
  • Monitors and controls performance consistent with plans, objectives, and budgets; accounts for variances and implements corrective actions. Develops and implements administrative procedures, schedules, operating practices, rules, and regulations.
  • Develops and maintains personnel management programs and practices designed to attract, develop, equitably compensate, and retain outstanding personnel.
  • Initiates and maintains liaison relationships with community leaders, Friends of the Library, Library Foundation, other libraries, professional associations, and local, county, state, and other government officials, as appropriate, to promote and support Library District operations and services.
  • Maintains confidentiality and discretion regarding customer, staff, Board of Trustees, and legal interactions.
  • Represents the District in professional and civic activities; speaks to interested groups as requested.
  • Maintains excellent relationships with the Board of Trustees, staff, customers, volunteers, and professional colleagues.
  • Maintains and demonstrates strong commitment to intellectual freedom; creates open processes and procedures for challenges to library materials and services.

Experience/Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Requires a Master’s in Library Science or Master’s in Library & Information Science or be on track to complete degree within one year of hiring date; Master’s degree in public administration or training in public management practices preferred.
  • Requires a minimum of ten years of increasingly responsible library management experience in a role as Director, Assistant Director, Associate Director or equivalent; experience in a comparable multiple branch public library system preferred.
  • Bilingual ability is a plus in serving a diverse community.

Supplemental Information

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties are considered non-essential and include the following:

  • Participates in local, state, national, and international library organizations; represents the District at conferences, meetings, or special projects.
  • Encourages professional development of District staff through participation in professional organizations.
  • Serves on local, state, national, and international professional committees.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Expert knowledge of the Pikes Peak Library District’s policies and procedures and ability to follow them.
  • Ability to act as an ambassador of Pikes Peak Library District by promoting its mission and vision.
  • Ability to serve as a role model and mentor to staff.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of services, policies, and operational needs.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of innovations and best practices in the fields of library science, technology, labor law, and state laws as they pertain to District operations.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of the role of a library system in a community and its relationships with other government agencies or community institutions.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of public accounting and budget practices, bonds, levies, and legislation affecting library revenue and financing.
  • Demonstrates excellent public speaking and presentation skills.
  • Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.

How to Apply

PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION:

  • Complete a PPLD online application located at ppld.org/Jobs on the Application tab.
  • Attachments should be submitted in the following file types: .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .pdf, .htm
  • Requires resume and cover letter. Applications will not be considered without a resume and cover letter.
  • If you require an accommodation to complete your job application, please contact the Human Resources Office at (719) 531-6333 ext. 6380 or send an email to [email protected]

CLOSING DATE:

This position is open until filled, with preference given to application materials received by March 05, 2023, at 9:59 p.m. MST.

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