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Manager of Library Materials Services

Arapahoe Library District

Support Services

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Wages

$57,280.00 to $71,599.00 per Year   Calculate

Location

Englewood, CO

Hours

40.00

MLS

Required

Minimum Education

Master's Degree

Library Experience

Preferred

Supervisory Experience

Preferred

Type of Library

Public

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Job Description
30% COLLECTION MANAGEMENT – Conducts needs assessments, analyzes results, researches products and trends, recommends and implements new products and services in order to satisfy patron’ needs for an extensive and updated collection. 30% STAFF SUPERVISION – Supervises the Acquisitions/Receiving/Inter-Library Loan Supervisor, Cataloging/Processing/Courier Supervisor and collection librarians by setting performance objectives, organizing resources, making implementation decisions, coaching and providing feedback, managing conflict and appraising performance in order to optimize the performance of department staff. 20% DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT – Manages the department by prioritizing goals, making operational decisions, and managing other resources in order to effectively implement department priorirites. Manages the department budget by preparing budget recommendations, monitoring expenditures, approving purchase orders, and approving invoices for payment in order to effectively expend appropriated funds. 20% VENDOR MANAGEMENT – Negotiates vendor contracts and monitors services by researching prices, and comparing products and services in order to obtain the best materials and services at optimal pricing.
The Community
Established in 1966, the Arapahoe Library District serves more than 200,000 residents living in Arapahoe County. Arapahoe County and other major suburban counties make up the greater metropolitan area surrounding Denver, Colorado. The Arapahoe Library District operates eight branch libraries, an Outreach Service that provides mobile library services, and a library at the County Detention Center, funded by the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Department. A seven-member Board of Trustees sets the library budget and determines policy.
HR Info

APPLY ONLINE at www.arapahoelibraries.org. Click on “Jobs @ the Library” section, and then select the job in which you are interested. You may also attach a resume or cover letter with your application.

Posted Nov 10, 2008