Collection Development Manager, Denver Public Library, CO
Denver – one of the nation's top places to live, work and play – needs the best people working for the residents of Denver. Denver Public Library (DPL) is one of the few places in the city where all people, from all backgrounds and life circumstances, are welcome free of charge. We believe a strong library is vital for a strong community. DPL is committed to serving the evolving needs of Denverites through inspired programming, diverse collections, culturally-representative spaces, and equitable policies & procedures.
The Collection Development Office (CDO) is responsible for the selection and acquisition of the circulating materials collection, providing multi-language options, physical and digital formats, and incorporating inclusive and equitable collections. The Collection Development manager provides responsible stewardship of a materials budget of several million dollars, and uses data to inform funding decisions and meet the information and entertainment needs of Denver residents. The manager will collaborate with the Collection Services Director on setting strategic goals and meeting systemwide objectives.
We are seeking a leader who:
Prioritizes and allocates resources effectively and ensures budgets are managed appropriately
Participates in the strategic direction of the Collection Services Subdivision by ensuring proper stewardship and quality of services through the creation, revision, and implementation of policies and procedures
Works positively with all staff at branch locations and the Central library to appropriately assess and maintain collections.
Creates and maintains strong relationships with the community, staff, and vendors.
Maintains equity-centered policies for selection and retention of library resources
Develops operational metrics to measure collection success
Participates in the development and monitoring of the annual and multi-year budget plans and oversees the financial well-being of the department by analyzing cost effectiveness
Assists with the implementation of the collection maintenance practices for the library
Uses data to continually evaluate collections and processes, and to identify areas for improvement
Identifies new collection opportunities and evaluates materials for inclusion
Collaborates closely with the Technical Services Manager on collection access and materials workflows
Works closely with the Finance department to reconcile budgets
Upholds the philosophies which create and shape the unique collection while protecting it from societal and political pressures.
Negotiates with vendors and Skill in vendor negotiation and project implementation
Communicates annual work plans to employees and ensures employees are focused on the work plan and achieving performance standards.
Monitors and directs daily operations to ensure policies and procedures are being followed. Ensures goals and objectives are met, services are being provided efficiently and effectively, and takes corrective action when needed.
Resolves operational and management issues, makes decisions that are inclusive of multiple perspectives and solves underlying problems.
Creates and administers work group procedures and recommends and implements process improvements for work group(s).
Develops goals, documents performance, provides performance feedback and formally evaluates the work of the employee; provides reward and recognition for proper and efficient performance. Assists staff to achieve performance standards and identifies opportunities for continual improvement to performance standards.
Resolves escalated employee and citizen complaints.
Selects, trains, develops, and evaluates subordinate staff. Makes decisions on hiring, terminations, promotions, and disciplinary actions as required.
The ideal candidate will have:
Experience with collection development including opening day collections for library renovations and new locations
Knowledge of publishing and library use trends.
Experience with budget management
Knowledge of ILS systems and structures for collection settings including circulation, floating collections, and other processes preferred
Skill with data analysis and PowerBI preferred
Experience with Bluebeam software is desired
Ability to identify, plan, and prioritize job responsibilities and tasks and determine and implement project timelines.
Skill in creative problem solving, adaptive thinking and making connections.
Ability to lead and guide individuals and teams and create a culture of trust and collaboration.
Ability to recognize and set priorities and to use initiative and independent decision-making skills.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Ability to think creatively and innovatively.
Ability to execute library policy.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education requirement: Master’s Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited institution.
Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of experience at the type and level of functional or operational management, which must have included management of professional individual contributors.
Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education.
Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
License/Certifications: None