City of Lafayette, CO
Librarian II: Circulation Manager Job at City of Lafayette, CO in Lafayette
City of Lafayette, CO, Lafayette, CO, United States, 80026
Salary : $74,297.60 - $104,000.00 Annually
Location : Lafayette Public Library - Lafayette, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 202400237
Department: Library
Opening Date: 11/20/2024
Closing Date: 12/13/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
General Summary
The Lafayette Public Library is hiring a Full-Time Managing Librarian for our Circulation division. This position will support positive customer experiences through oversight of public service desks, the public computer lab and collection maintenance/materials handling. Serving as a member of the Library's Management Team, the Circulation Manager shares responsibility for providing effective, coordinated and strategically aware leadership, supporting and facilitating Library operations and fostering a culture of continual improvement among staff.
The Lafayette Public Library serves a population of approximately 31,000 residents and is a member of the Marmot Library Network. The library has a committed staff dedicated to facilitating equal access to services, community building, innovation, intellectual freedom, literacy, and lifelong learning. Each member of our Library team is integral to the success of our organization. We value vision, hard work, collaboration, and creative problem-solving.
Candidates with Spanish language skills are strongly encouraged to apply.
Required Documents to Apply
Lafayette has an inescapable small-town feeling that provides a sense of belonging and connection. Whether it's eclectic Old Town, distinctive neighborhoods, or unique arts and outdoors spaces, the City has a warmth and character all its own, offering a unique vibe and spirit. Lafayette has appeared on numerous national lists of top places to live and safely raise a family, including #7 on Fortune Magazine's 2024 list of Best Places to Live for Families, selected from over 2,000 cities nationwide.
We are a full-service City, which means services are provided directly to our community such as Police, Fire, Public Works, Economic Development, Parks and Recreation, Library and Community Arts Center. These types of services offer employment opportunities for a wide array of interests. The City's mission is to recruit, develop and retain a diverse, well-qualified and professional workforce that reflects the unique personality of the community we serve.
Exceptional City Provided Benefits:
Essential Functions
The following duties are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive:
Typical Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE: Library principles and services for all ages; publishing trends and popular materials; and cataloging principles and practices.
SKILL: Recruitment, selection, training and motivation of staff; excellent project management skills; excellent customer service skills; Skill in providing reference, reader's and media advisory service to all ages; Skill in using technology and offering assistance to users.
ABILITY: Creatively solve problems, negotiate and handle stressful situations in a positive manner; discern trends and affect change through gathering, evaluating and interpreting statistical data; plan, assign, coordinate, direct and evaluate the work of subordinates; communicate clearly, both orally and in writing; prepare analytical reports using tables, graphs and charts; create and maintain positive staff relationships; effectively manage conflict; lead effectively by example, to inspire staff, and to promote enthusiastic teamwork; demonstrate positive attitude, excellent interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and a sense of humor in working with customers, coworkers, and community; multi-task and set priorities; demonstrate innovation and flexibility; work varying shifts, including evenings and weekends.
TRAINING: Bachelor's degree required and Master's Degree in Library Science preferred.
EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible library experience plus experience in cataloging and/or library technical services, and supervisory experience preferred, or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Special Requirements
01
Do you have at least three (3) years of experience working in a Public Library?
02
Do you have at least three (3) years of supervisory experience?
03
Do you have experience working with Sierra ILS?
04
Are you available to work one (1) evening per week until 8:00pm and one (1) weekend per month, Saturday & Sunday?
Required Question
Location : Lafayette Public Library - Lafayette, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 202400237
Department: Library
Opening Date: 11/20/2024
Closing Date: 12/13/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
General Summary
The Lafayette Public Library is hiring a Full-Time Managing Librarian for our Circulation division. This position will support positive customer experiences through oversight of public service desks, the public computer lab and collection maintenance/materials handling. Serving as a member of the Library's Management Team, the Circulation Manager shares responsibility for providing effective, coordinated and strategically aware leadership, supporting and facilitating Library operations and fostering a culture of continual improvement among staff.
The Lafayette Public Library serves a population of approximately 31,000 residents and is a member of the Marmot Library Network. The library has a committed staff dedicated to facilitating equal access to services, community building, innovation, intellectual freedom, literacy, and lifelong learning. Each member of our Library team is integral to the success of our organization. We value vision, hard work, collaboration, and creative problem-solving.
Candidates with Spanish language skills are strongly encouraged to apply.
Required Documents to Apply
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Bachelor's degree required and master's degree in library science preferred.
- Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in public libraries. Supervisory experience preferred, or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Lafayette has an inescapable small-town feeling that provides a sense of belonging and connection. Whether it's eclectic Old Town, distinctive neighborhoods, or unique arts and outdoors spaces, the City has a warmth and character all its own, offering a unique vibe and spirit. Lafayette has appeared on numerous national lists of top places to live and safely raise a family, including #7 on Fortune Magazine's 2024 list of Best Places to Live for Families, selected from over 2,000 cities nationwide.
We are a full-service City, which means services are provided directly to our community such as Police, Fire, Public Works, Economic Development, Parks and Recreation, Library and Community Arts Center. These types of services offer employment opportunities for a wide array of interests. The City's mission is to recruit, develop and retain a diverse, well-qualified and professional workforce that reflects the unique personality of the community we serve.
Exceptional City Provided Benefits:
- 100% City-paid Medical, Dental, Vision (up to $25,980 annually for family coverage)
- 401A Retirement Plan (10.2% City, 8% Employee, immediately 100% vested upon hire)
- Life Insurance (One year's salary up to $150,000. AD&D coverage in equal amount)
- Tuition Assistance (up to $5000 per year for approved expenses)
- Employee Assistance Program (free counseling, travel assistance, legal aid, etc)
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Bilingual Pay
- Deferred Compensation and Roth Options
- Voluntary Life Insurance/AD&D
- Identity Theft Program
- Recreation Center Pass
- Wellness Punch Card (100 punches per year to use at golf course, waterpark, etc)
- First year employees will accrue 80 hours Vacation
- 96 hours Sick Leave
- 24 hours Floating Holiday Leave
- 11.5 paid City holidays.
- Other leave programs are offered to include FMLA, Parental and Bereavement Leave
Essential Functions
The following duties are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive:
- Hires, trains, and supervises a team of ten part-time paraprofessional employees as well as community volunteers ages teen to adult.
- Directs & schedules daily circulation and materials handling operations.
- Oversees room reservations.
- Responsible for cash handling and deposits.
- Responsible for a consistent quality customer experience at service desks
- Provides excellent customer service and maintains a courteous, positive image of the library when interacting with customers and staff; works at service points providing information, technology support, reference services, and reader's advisory services; answers questions regarding library policies, procedures, and records; and maintains customer and staff confidentiality.
- Gathers, analyzes, and uses statistical data related to circulation and facility usage for planning, management and communicating impact.
- Responds to customer account inquiries and delinquent accounts.
- Maintains oversight of equipment such as self-checkout machines, audiovisual equipment, and automated materials handling systems.
- Supports the public and staff in the use of technology and electronic resources.
- Develops, evaluates, and tracks budgets in alignment with organizational priorities.
- Serves in a rotation as person-in-charge of the library facility.
- Keeps current on Library trends and technology.
- Participates in Library and/or City work committees, teams, and trainings as assigned.
- Serves as a member of the Library Management Team and uses leadership skills to provide vision and guidance to Library staff while contributing effective strategies and workplans for Library services.
Typical Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE: Library principles and services for all ages; publishing trends and popular materials; and cataloging principles and practices.
SKILL: Recruitment, selection, training and motivation of staff; excellent project management skills; excellent customer service skills; Skill in providing reference, reader's and media advisory service to all ages; Skill in using technology and offering assistance to users.
ABILITY: Creatively solve problems, negotiate and handle stressful situations in a positive manner; discern trends and affect change through gathering, evaluating and interpreting statistical data; plan, assign, coordinate, direct and evaluate the work of subordinates; communicate clearly, both orally and in writing; prepare analytical reports using tables, graphs and charts; create and maintain positive staff relationships; effectively manage conflict; lead effectively by example, to inspire staff, and to promote enthusiastic teamwork; demonstrate positive attitude, excellent interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and a sense of humor in working with customers, coworkers, and community; multi-task and set priorities; demonstrate innovation and flexibility; work varying shifts, including evenings and weekends.
TRAINING: Bachelor's degree required and Master's Degree in Library Science preferred.
EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible library experience plus experience in cataloging and/or library technical services, and supervisory experience preferred, or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Special Requirements
- A positive, forward-thinking attitude and willingness to take calculated risks. General curiosity and an eagerness to learn new things.
- Ability to work one evening per week and one weekend per month.
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Do you have at least three (3) years of experience working in a Public Library?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have at least three (3) years of supervisory experience?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have experience working with Sierra ILS?
- Yes
- No
04
Are you available to work one (1) evening per week until 8:00pm and one (1) weekend per month, Saturday & Sunday?
- Yes
- No
Required Question