Library Services Director jobs in Pueblo, CO

JOB SUMMARY:  This position is responsible for supporting, developing, and implementing programs to stimulate students' interest in reading, research, information literacy, and library/media resources.  The position maintains knowledge of the current trends and developments in PreK-12 library collection development (digital and physical), automated library systems, and information technology. Oversees and directs all aspects of the District Library, including supervising department staff, providing support, training, professional learning and serving as a system administrator. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This job has supervisor responsibilities including, but not limited to, interviewing, hiring, directing work, assigning work, supervising work, training, evaluating, disciplining, and terminating. Direct reports:

• Department Office Assistants

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired.

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
• Master's degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited program or its equivalent from an accredited university. 
• Five (5) years of professional work experience 
• Holds a current Colorado Teacher Librarian Endorsement
• Experience with budget, financial management of complex contracts and coordinate centrally owned purchase orders.
• Extensive understanding of integrated library automation systems and information technology
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills indicating an ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, mental functions, cognitive capacities, and work environment factors required to perform a position’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Light work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds)
• Primarily works indoors
• Typically a quiet noise level
• Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other qualifications relevant to the position that are strongly preferred but not mandatory for a candidate to be considered.

• Experience working in the public sector
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement.