Digital Resource Librarian

Pueblo City-County Library District • Pueblo, CO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Pueblo City-County Library District is hiring for a Digital Resource Librarian! With roots stretching back to 1891 and now covering a region of approximately 170,000 residents, the Pueblo City-County Library District is the award-winning public library system serving Pueblo City and Pueblo County, Colorado, including the communities of Beulah, Rye, and Colorado City. The climate is enjoyable year round with outdoor activities available for every season! Located between rivers and mountains, Pueblo also offers visitors and residents scenic beauty in which to indulge. Lake Pueblo and Lake Pueblo State Park, the most visited state park in Colorado, is an aquatic hot spot, with more than 60 miles of shoreline and 4,500 acres of surface water for boating and fishing. Pueblo is a multicultural community at the confluence of the Arkansas River and Fountain Creek. Downtown's 1.5-mile Historic Arkansas Riverwalk serves as a centerpiece for the city's three-district Creative Corridor of galleries, cultural destinations and events. As PCCLD's Digital Resource Librarian you will be responsible for overseeing the library district’s electronic resources including but not limited to e-books, e-audiobooks, music, video, and subscription databases. This position is also responsible for curating the library district’s physical media and periodical collections. Creating outstanding collections is accomplished by analyzing the collections and monitoring trends, identifying high demand materials and working with department managers to ensure the best possible purchases are made. This position reports to the Director of Technical Series and works as a team member within this department. The position also works closely with the ILS Administrator and Collection Development Librarian. The Digital Resource Librarian will create good working relationships with e-resources, database, and media vendors and will work to support public services. This position provides excellent customer service, demonstrating the ability to communicate effectively with people regardless of age, race, sexual orientation, ability level or background.

Requirements

• A Master’s Degree in Library Science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association is and two years of related work experience is required.
• Requires a thorough knowledge of collection development practices.
• Computer skills using an ILS, on-line ordering systems, collection development software, and the ability to create spreadsheets, presentations, reports and documents.
• Ability to conduct complex reference interviews, to analyze requests and to apply research skills to locate specialized information or provide customers with alternative sources.
• Excellent communication skills including customer service skills with the ability to problem solve and find solutions.
• Possesses a keen interest in using and learning new relevant technologies.
• Ability to function under flexible and changing conditions.
• Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds and push /pull a fully loaded book cart weighing up to 200 pounds.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings and weekends.
• Must submit to and successfully pass a criminal background investigation.

Nice To Haves

• Library experience and familiarity with electronic resources and collection development is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for selection of media and electronic materials for the library district adult and juvenile collections.
• Manages subscription database collections to ensure they meet the needs of the user.
• Works with PCCLD Collection Development software.
• Works with 3rd party vendors for selection and acquisition of serials.
• Manages the collection of serial subscriptions to ensure that the library’s collection meets the needs of the community.
• Communicates new resources, updates and issues to staff so they are equipped to answer customer questions.
• Tracks monthly statistics of all e-resources and database usage.
• Develops and presents statistical reports on the use of electronic resources and databases.
• Monitors EZProxy (off library site access) of databases
• Troubleshoots electronic resources and assists customers and staff with access issues.
• Stays current on media reviews and e-resource trends to ensure selection of current and retrospective items required for a vibrant, timely and comprehensive public library collection.
• This position is assigned the role of Person in Charge (PIC) at the Rawlings Library on a regular basis to respond to escalated customer service concerns, emergencies, or security issues, and will work closely with the Security Officer on duty.
• Supports team efforts to maintain a safe and secure environment for customers and staff by maintaining awareness of surroundings and working in accordance with safety policies and procedures.
• Participates in regularly scheduled department meetings.
• Attends All Staff Development Days and other training sessions to acquire new skills and to stay current on all information that is pertinent to PCCLD.
• Reads daily organizational communications from intranet, e-mail, newsletters and print announcements.
• Stays current on all library services, programs and events throughout the district.
• Regularly accesses electronic time keeping, payroll and personnel employee access systems.

Benefits

• health insurance including a tele-health service
• dental and vision insurance
• HSA and FSA plans
• employer paid life insurance
• 401(k) and PERA retirement plans
• paid leave in the form of 11 paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off.
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level