Coordinates planning, implementation, and evaluation of activities related to collection development operations; provides support services to the public library operations; coordinates and maintains regular and close communications with the library’s Systems Coordinator, the Cataloging staff, designated library Supervisory staff, and the department budget analyst; performs administrative tasks including budget allocation and tracking functions; prepares reports; recommends policies and procedures; trains, supervises and evaluates staff assigned to help with collection development tasks; may serve occasionally as a liaison to community groups for educational and library awareness efforts; and performs additional duties as may be assigned.

I manage the daily operations of the south region branch library locations which include the Mission Viejo Library, the Tallyn's Reach Library and the Iliff Square Library and PC Center. I ensure high quality customer service, staff leadership, thoughtful problem solving, long-term planning and professional interaction with customers, the community, staff and support staff. I supervise a staff of 22 people, plan programs, assist in collection development, help patrons and anything else that is necessary.

I performed professional library work in children’s and youth reference and program services, reference and information service, and focused on program development for children and teens. I coordinated supervision and staff development functions to implement programs and provide library services to the public through the use of library resources. I also assisted with various mid-level administrative tasks such as planning classes, workshops, collection development, and staff training. I planned and implemented interactive programs with other agencies and organizations. I contacted community groups and organizations for promotion of library research resources. I delivered reference services to youth of all ages. I supervised and trained staff in a broad range of informational skills and services. I scheduled training and workshops for staff. I maintained a budget for assigned programs. I developed and reviewed policies and procedures. I maintains statistics and compiled monthly reports. I produced annual system wide youth programs such as the Summer Reading Program. I coordinated various library programs. I recommended purchases for collection development.

Under limited supervision, performs work assisting patrons of all ages in information services offered by Jefferson County Public Library. Primary assignment is in Children’s Information Services, with emphasis in Young Adult Services. Work involves moderately complex to complex research activities, providing reference, reader’s advisory assistance and instruction to patrons, assisting with collection maintenance, assisting with programs, classes and other services, and maintaining the safe operation of the unit in the absence of the unit head. Includes planning and designing young adult information services and serving as a member of system-wide committees.

Supports the work of the Senior Management Team, specifically Communications and Public Engagement and Information Technology, through organization of tasks; schedules travel; screens mail, telephone calls and visitors; sorts and processes incoming documents; consults with various parties to clarify requests; take meeting minutes and distributes; researches and answers inquiries; prepares, creates and distributes documents and correspondence from rough draft; maintain paper and computer files. Posts press releases and other projects to websites and social networking sites. Works in a support capacity on special projects and events with the department director and members of the Communications staff. Assists in recruiting procedures by setting up interviews, providing information to applicants and assisting with travel arrangements. Acts as department's archivist.

Performed moderately complex to complex research activities; advised patrons on appropriate materials; located materials through the use of manual and electronic databases in JCPL, other library systems, or other sources. Referred patrons to community resources and other appropriate resources for further information as necessary and advised about online searching. Used high-level customer service skills to determine patron needs and create a positive, inviting atmosphere for all patrons. Handled difficult questions referred by department and other library employees. Assisted with maintenance and access to the Arvada Historical collection; coordinated information about the LEAP program (Low income Energy Assistance Program); coordinated tax forms for the Arvada Library; acted as the volunteer coordinator for the Arvada Library; acted as a Person in Charge when scheduled. Provided information, referral, and reader’s advisory services to patrons in person, by phone, mail, and via electronic means. Evaluated and maintained the existing collection through selection and weeding of materials. Provided library instruction and patron education to the public, individually and in groups.

Performed supervisory, managerial, training, patron service, technical, planning and coordination work for general circulation services. Work involved supervising activities of circulation services staff including: planning and designing circulation services; serving as a member of system-wide committees; participating in project management; performing daily cash management including balancing and securing funds properly; assisting patrons at the circulation desk; responding to questions and/or problems regarding resources, collection and equipment; ensuring adherence to policies and procedures; overseeing maintenance of library computer systems and equipment; and maintaining the safe operation of the facility in the absence of a library manager.

Scheduled, planned, publicized and presented branch youth programs and activities for children and teens both on and off site; selected materials to be used in the activities including audio-visual materials and crafts. Provided reference, referrals, information and readers’ advisory services to children, teens and adults; aided patrons in selection and use of material and collections. Performed circulation duties, data entry, and on-line computer searches. Assisted in the development of youth collections, promoting youth services, programs and activities, including writing press releases, creating various promotional materials and making oral presentations within the community and at schools. Maintained a variety of statistics and records. Compiled bibliographies and reading lists.