Librarian​/Assistant Branch Manager

Pueblo City County Library District is hiring for a Librarian Assistant Branch Manager With roots stretching back to 1891 and now covering a region of approximately 170000 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 4500 acres of surface water for boating and fishing Pueblo is a multicultural community at the confluence of the Arkansas River and Fountain Creek Downtowns 15 mile Historic Arkansas Riverwalk serves as a centerpiece for the citys three district Creative Corridor of galleries cultural destinations and events

Promotes facilitated Customer Service by proactively approaching customers to offer assistance Assists customers with finding library materials and provides information to broaden their awareness of library resources and services

For youth focus will present story times outreach programs to schools and coordinates library reading programs and other programs for children; provides outreach services to schools and daycares

For adult focus will partner with outside organizations and businesses to meet the needs of the community; provide outreach services to senior living facilities and community service centers

Builds community partnerships and arranges programs for the public which promote the use of library materials and services Creates bibliographies for public distribution

Assists the Branch Manager with the daily operations of the branch library to include safety and security Assists the Branch Manager with staffing coverage and scheduling for the branch

Serves as the Person In Charge and acting Supervisor in the managers absence; to include opening andor closing duties filling shifts as needed to ensure coverage of service desks and adjusting the schedule as required; performing cash reconciliations for coin enabled equipment working with the finance department to maintain efficient and secure cash management activities; and attending leadership meetings on behalf of the branch in the absence of the Branch Manager May also approve time off requests and employee time cards as directed by the manager

Explains library regulations and procedures and resolves basic patron issues Works with Community Relations to promote programs and services

Provides public instruction in the use of library e resources computers digital devices and other new resources and equipment available to customers Provides research assistance to customers using all resources available in the Library as well as accessing outside resources Stays current on library use trends and suggests titles for purchase

Assists at the self service station with fines check ins and check outs Prepares reports regarding programs as requested by the Branch Manager 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 PCCLDReads 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

Serves as the Person in Charge PIC at other library locations occasionally; duties include oversight of safety building security and of the security guard on duty Serves as an organizational culture champion and works with branch manager to support achievement of workplace culture enhancements Works with branch manager to support achievement of branch and district culture goals

Performs other duties as needed

Education and Experience Masters Degree in Library Science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association One year of library experience…