Deputy Library Director

Lafayette Recruitment Team•Lafayette, CO

1d•$113,718 - $159,149•Onsite

About The Position

As part of the City of Lafayette Community Services Department, the Lafayette Public Library works to enhance the quality of life for diverse residents through programs, services, public spaces, and facilities. The Deputy Library Director provides leadership by overseeing daily library operations, coordinating programs, and ensuring effective service delivery. The role works independently under the general supervision of the Department Director for Community Services and exercises general supervision of assigned personnel. The Deputy Library Director supports public-facing library services and the Library management group, oversees staff and volunteers, coordinates facility planning and maintenance, and contributes to library policies, administrative work, strategic planning, budgeting, staff development, and performance management. The position works indoors in a public building, with evening and weekend hours and scheduling flexibility required. It involves sitting, walking, standing, bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting or carrying items weighing up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Five years of increasingly responsible library experience, including three years at a supervisory level, or an equivalent combination of training and experience demonstrating the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Knowledge of principles, best practices, and current and emerging trends in library service and public library administration.
Knowledge of Colorado Library Law, intellectual freedom, and professional and ethical standards of public librarianship.
Understanding of library collection development practices.
Familiarity with library technology, including integrated library systems (ILS), digital repositories, and electronic resources.
Strong communication, supervisory, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
Excellent writing skills for reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other communications.
Public presentation skills, including ability to explain technical information to residents, boards, and elected officials.
Organizational and personnel management skills, including leadership, supervision, problem analysis, decision-making, planning, cultural sensitivity, adaptability, stress tolerance, and time management.
Financial and budget oversight skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative, and positive working relationships with City officials, staff, volunteers, community organizations, and the public.
Ability to build a positive team environment and manage and motivate staff.
Ability to collaborate with tact, courtesy, and good judgment; move between tasks flexibly; and adapt to changing priorities, technologies, and community needs.
Ability to use data to inform decisions and improve or adjust services.
Ability to uphold the Library’s commitment to intellectual freedom, including the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights and statements on Freedom to Read, Freedom to View, and Free Access to Minors.
Ability to maintain confidential information using appropriate judgment, discretion, and professional protocols.
Ability to exercise appropriate judgment in interactions with personnel and the public and in interpreting policies and procedures.
Commitment to delivering safe, accessible, and culturally relevant Library services to Lafayette’s diverse residents.
Ability to operate or use a telephone, computer and associated software, scanners, e-readers and tablets, printers, modems, fax and photocopy machines, audio-visual equipment, calculators, and library materials; use of personal transportation for library-related events.
Ability to meet physical demands including reaching high and low shelves and lifting or carrying books, chairs, and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds; sufficient visual and audio acuity to perform duties.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Library Science, Business, or Public Administration preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day library operations and supervise employees and volunteers providing library services.
Coordinate library building maintenance with the City facilities maintenance team and respond to public inquiries and complaints, helping resolve concerns or recommend alternatives.
Support direct customer service, including public reference and informational requests, circulation functions, and technology assistance.
Participate in Library Advisory Board meetings; assist with agendas, minutes, and memos; help draft and recommend policies; establish procedures to implement approved policies; and prepare required statistical reports.
Represent the Director and Library at meetings as needed.
Coordinate long-term facility planning with the Facilities Maintenance Division and assist the Director in overseeing capital improvement projects involving maintenance, design, construction, and security.
Support and lead the Library volunteer program in collaboration with staff.
Mentor and coach library managers and staff, and develop training programs that support professional growth and organizational goals.
Collaborate with the Department Director on organizational development and operational efficiency strategies.
Coordinate strategic work plans with the Director and City department leaders, and analyze, plan, and participate in capital improvement project development.
Oversee performance evaluations for library managers, including feedback, goal setting, staff development, and succession planning.
Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and innovative work environment and encourage cross-departmental cooperation.
Coordinate fiscally responsible budget requests across Library work groups; develop Library division budget preparations and presentations; assist with department budget and resource management; identify financial and operational improvements; and support grant seeking and management.
Lead data collection and analysis to improve program effectiveness and efficiency, and implement data-informed continuous improvement processes.
Deliver safe, accessible, and culturally relevant library services to Lafayette’s diverse residents while upholding intellectual freedom and maintaining confidentiality.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401A retirement plan with 10.2% City contribution and 8% employee contribution; immediately 100% vested upon hire.
Life insurance equal to one year’s salary, up to $150,000, with an equal amount of AD&D coverage.
Tuition assistance up to $5,000 per year for approved expenses.
Employee Assistance Program, including counseling, travel assistance, and legal aid.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Bilingual pay.
Deferred compensation and Roth options.
Voluntary life insurance and AD&D.
Identity theft program.
Recreation Center pass.
Wellness Punch Card with 100 annual punches for use at facilities such as the golf course and waterpark.
First-year vacation accrual of 80 hours.
Sick leave.
Floating holiday leave.
11.5 paid City holidays.
Other leave programs, including FMLA, parental, and bereavement leave.