Collections Data Analyst

City & County of Denver, CO • Denver, CO

29d • Hybrid

About The Position

DPL is hiring a Collection Data Analyst (Librarian Collection Development Analyst) who actively collaborates with the Collection Development Department and stakeholders across the system to provide data about how collections are used to inform purchasing and weeding. The ideal candidates for these roles will be curious, collaborative, and committed to using data to help better understand the needs and interests of our staff & customers.

Requirements

• You are curious and have knowledge of using data or a desire to learn.
• You are self motivated and work effectively independently, but can also work collaboratively with stakeholders across the system.
• You are flexible and can adapt as the needs of the department evolve.
• Master's degree in library science from an American Library Association accredited program.
• Two (2) years of professional library experience or evaluation experience which includes data extraction, data management and programming, and using data for reporting.
• No substitution of experience for education is permitted.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with integrated library system (ILS) software and backend reporting modules (Denver Public Library uses Polaris, Leap, and SimplyReports)
• Experience with data analysis software (e.g. Excel, Google Sheets, Power BI, Tableau)

Responsibilities

• Use library specific and visualization software to analyze usage and trends to make recommendations for adding and removing materials from the collection
• Recommend metrics and methodologies for answering complex data questions
• Incorporate additional data sources as needed to better understand and add context to data stories
• Respond to questions from staff across the system regarding reporting, analytics, tools, and use of Polaris and Leap
• Lead the work of the Collection Maintenance Team, guiding weeding activities across all locations and holding quarterly meetings
• Develop and execute training to teach and empower staff to use data to improve the collection.
• Support data needs for projects including, but not limited to: Advisory, Core Collections, Digital Inclusion, language expansions, grant requests, and renovations
• Exhibit good customer service and strong written communication by responding promptly, clearly, and thoughtfully to internal and external stakeholders
• Attend site visits at branch locations as needed
• Have the ability to describe data and processes to stakeholders at multiple levels and with varied experience across the organization
• Update documentation to reflect current practices

Benefits

• Four (4) Medical Plans, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Pension Plan for Life (employee contributes 8.45%, employer matches at 17.95%) and 457 (b) Retirement Plan
• PTO (over 3 weeks in your first year), 4 paid wellness days, and 12 paid holidays
• CARE Bank, Family Leave Benefits
• Enhanced Work/Life Balance: Employee Assistance Program (6 counseling sessions per year, legal assistance, financial counseling, discounted recreation center passes), Employee Volunteer Program
• Learning and Development Opportunities; Courses and Career Development Resources
• EcoPass (unlimited free RTD bus/train rides)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees