Under the direction and review of the City Administrator and with the advisement of City Council, the School District Board and 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 develop 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 with fairness and consistency.
Informational Services: To provide access to information, resources and assistance that are relevant and meaningful to the community at large
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 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 maintain attractive, safe, comfortable, and convenient buildings to serve the public, in coordination with the City and School District.
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 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 High Plains Library District for inclusion in 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 City Administrator.
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:
- Five years progressively responsible experience in professional library work with two plus years in a supervisory capacity.
- Experience in libraries serving small to moderately sized populations.
- Bilingual skills desired.
OTHER:
- Residence in High Plains Library District preferred.
The City of Fort Lupton supplies a robust and diverse benefit package to reach a wide range of needs:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- HSA with employer contribution
- FSA
- 414(H) with employer contribution and optional pre or post-tax 457 (b)
- Telehealth option for employees/spouses/dependents
- Aflac options
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Wellness incentives, including but not limited to employee’s free rec center membership
- Education reimbursement
- Pet Insurance
- Credential and bi-lingual pay incentive
- Employer-paid Group Life & AD&D
- Employer-paid Short and Long Term Disability
- Voluntary Life & AD&D (For self, spouse, and dependents)
The City of Fort Lupton is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
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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.
External Job Ad
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