COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT - DIGITAL LIBRARY BRANCH MANAGER

Digital Library Branch Manager

The Digital Library Branch Manager works under general direction to provide cohesive management and administration for the operation of El Paso County's All-Digital Library. The incumbent provides El Paso County residents access to digital resources and programs. This position will serve as the lead for library programming planning and implementation, collaborating with community partners on public service programming, and design and provide training for El Paso County's All-Digital Library users.

Minimum Qualifications : Acceptable Experience and Education : Master's in library and information science from an accredited university or college in or a related field and with a minimum of two (2) years in serving on projects or committees. Or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Certificates / Licenses Required and other Requirements : Must have or obtain by date of hire a valid driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, with a driving record acceptable to the County of El Paso, and proof of motor vehicle insurance. Must have or obtain by date of hire a personal device capable of using multi-factor authentication to verify one's identity when accessing the County's network and systems.

Essential Duties : Acts in the absence of the Digital Services Librarian; Manages day-to-day operations of the El Paso County's All-Digital Branch Library at the Fabens Community Center; Assists in resource development for County-wide collection development guidance, curriculum and instruction assistance, subject-specific information literacy instruction, and help with accreditation and licensing needs; Develops and implements programs and services including workshops, seminars, special events, etc., targeted to El Paso County residents based on needs assessment of service population; Develops effective partnerships with community partners, schools, Community Service Department divisions, and other library personnel to meet community goals; Identifies, develops, and delivers patron instruction in the use of digital technologies including the development and delivery of library programs; Ensures interactive user engagement with library digital content and investigates and promotes new methods and tools for presenting content to patrons; Promotes reading and use of digital resources for all ages via the County's online presence and in-person presentations and outreach events; Performs database and website maintenance; Creates and advocates web and print-based instructional and programming resources; Tracks and assesses library services and library resource usage; analyzes data to improve resources and services and inform innovation; Supports training and development needs of library staff; Supports onboarding of new library staff through orientation and training activities; Assists in conducting strategic planning and forecasts future budgetary trends; Assists in preparing, completing, and presenting various reports; develops materials for the public; Assists in formulating, implementing, and interpreting goals, objectives and policies within the El Paso County strategic guidelines; Assists in conducting strategic planning and forecasts long range planning of subscriptions and services required to meet the Texas State Library Archives and Commission accreditation requirements; Analyzes and recommends new programs and monitors effectiveness of existing programs and recommends changes to improve departmental efficiency; Assists in maintaining the accounting of invoices and approves for payment; Assists in purchases, subscriptions, accounts payable and financial records; Assists with contracts and ensuring compliance with terms; Compiles, develops, maintains and writes reports and prepares statistical data; Assists in researching, developing and maintaining promotional materials to include pamphlets, user guides, service locators, public service announcements, monthly newsletters and web page content; Provides general tours of facility and provides trainings in library usage at various library locations, schools, and other community centers; Performs light cleaning of library branch; Provides technical assistance to users for both hardware and software; guides and teaches users to utilize digital resources and computer applications; Troubleshoots network issues, installs and updates library software; Performs updates to computers for public use, devices that are available for patron circulation, and other hardware necessary for the library program; Attends and participates in meetings, training and information sessions; Stays abreast of new and anticipates future trends and innovations in the field; Other Important Duties

• Substitutes, if assigned, during temporary absences by performing delegated duties sufficient to maintain continuity of normal operations; Commits self to providing excellent customer service and demonstrate commitment through cooperative team and individual efforts; and Creates a high-quality work culture through participation in and emphasis on training and mentoring to develop leadership, management, and technical skills in self and all employees, including safety related training and skills. Performs such other related duties as may be assigned. As members of the County of El Paso Emergency Response System, all El Paso County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to train on emergency response and / or perform certain emergency services at the direction of their supervisor.

El Paso County offers a very comprehensive benefit package consisting of the following : HOLIDAYS 16 holidays per year as recognized. VACATION Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as it is accrued after 6 months of continuous service. Year to year carry-over accruals are limited to twice the employee's annual rate. Part-time employees accrue vacation at half the rate of full-time employees. SICK LEAVE Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as it is accrued after 3 months of full time service. Employees accrue 15 days of sick leave per year. MISCELLANEOUS PAID LEAVES Military Leave 15 days of paid leave per fiscal year for active military service Bereavement Leave 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family members and 4 hours for other family members and friends. MEDICAL HEALTH BENEFITS Plan Costs Biweekly Rates MEDICAL Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP) No Discounts EE Only $5.34 EE & Spouse $145.30 EE & Children $101.93 EE & Family $238.07 2% Tobacco-Free Discount EE Only - $5.24 EE & Spouse - $142.39 EE & Children - $99.89 EE & Family - $233.31 4% Wellness Screening & HRA Discount EE Only - $5.14 EE & Spouse - $139.49 EE & Children - $97.85 EE & Family - $228.55 6% Tobacco-Free AND Wellness Screening & HRA Discount EE Only - $5.04 EE & Spouse - $136.58 EE & Children - $95.81 EE & Family - $223.79 Core Plan No Discounts EE Only - $35.70 EE & Spouse - $226.41 EE & Children - $174.96 EE & Family - $358.61 2% Tobacco-Free Discount EE Only - $34.98 EE & Spouse - $221.88 EE & Children - $171.46 EE & Family - $351.44 4% Wellness Screening & HRA Discount EE Only - $34.26 EE & Spouse - $217.35 EE & Children -$167.96 EE & Family - $344.27 6% Tobacco-Free AND Wellness Screening & HRA Discount EE Only - $33.56 EE & Spouse - $212.83 EE & Children - $164.46 EE & Family - $337.09 RETIREMENT Retirement benefits are provided by the Texas County and District Retirement Fund (TCDRS). Regular employees become a member of TCDRS upon hire. All regular employees are required to contribute 7% to the retirement fund and the County matches 250% upon eligible retirements. DEFERRED COMPENSATION Employees may defer earnings, on a pre-tax basis, into a 457 deferred compensation program. This is an optional program. LIFE INSURANCE Full-time County employees are provided a basic life insurance benefit of $10,000 life insurance at no cost. Supplemental coverage is available for additional fees. LONG-TERM DISABILITY The Long-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period above 90 days. SHORT-TERM DISABILITY The Short-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period shorter than 90 days. RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE Employees who retire from the County are eligible to continue Health Insurance at the rate set by the El Paso County Risk Pool Board. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistance Program that provides a variety of counseling services. SECTION 125 MEDICAL & DEPENDENT CARE PROGRAM The section 125 program is optional for employees and provides a method to pay medical and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis. HEALTHY LIFESTYLE REIMBURSEMENT Reimbursement of $15 per month for 6 months of continuous gym usage. EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EdAP) Reimbursement up to $2000 per calendar year for eligible education expenses. EMPLOYEE FITNESS AND WELLNESS CENTER The Employee Fitness and Wellness Center opened in October 2021 at the County Courthouse. The cost is $5 per employee per month.