Digital Resource Librarian

Pueblo Regional Library District; Idaho; On-site; USD 53,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision

Retirement plans (401k/PERA)

Paid leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Pueblo City County Library District is hiring a Digital Resource Librarian to oversee selection of media and electronic resources for adult and juvenile collections. The role includes managing subscription databases, using PCCLD collection development software, and coordinating with vendors on serials to keep the collection current and relevant.

You will monitor usage statistics, develop reports on electronic resources, and serve as PIC at the Rawlings Library.

Qualifications

• A Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program and two years of related work experience.
• Library experience and familiarity with electronic resources and collection development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Select media and electronic materials for adult and juvenile collections
• Manage subscription database collections to meet user needs
• Work with PCCLD Collection Development software
• Coordinate with 3rd party vendors for serials selection and acquisition
• Manage the collection of serial subscriptions to meet community needs
• Communicate resource updates and issues to staff
• Track monthly statistics of all e-resources and databases usage
• Develop and present reports on the use of electronic resources and databases
• Stays current on media reviews and e-resource trends

Skills

Collection development

ILS ordering systems

Reference interviews

Customer service

Technology learning

Flexible work

Education

Master's Degree in Library Science

2 years related work experience

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Presentation software

Document creation tools

Job description

Digital Resource Librarian

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 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.

Primary Duties and 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 librarys 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

Qualifications

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

Skills and Abilities

• 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

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds and push pull a fully loaded book cart weighing up to 200 pounds

Other Requirements

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including days evenings and weekends
• Must submit to and successfully pass a criminal background investigation

Hiring Salary Range

Hiring Salary Range 52765 59356 annual; 202642 228292 bi weekly

Benefits

• PCCLD offers health insurance including a tele health service
• dental and vision insurance
• HSA and FSA plans
• employer paid life insurance and 401k and PERA retirement plans
• The library district provides 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

Closing Date to Apply

Friday October 23 2026

As an Equal Opportunity Employer Pueblo City County Library District does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex age national origin disability pregnancy sexual orientation including gender orientation genetic information military status or any other status protected by law or regulation It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job related factors