The Denver Public Library (DPL) needs to provide data about how collections are used to inform purchasing and weeding decisions, and to better understand the needs and interests of their staff and customers.
Requirements
- data extraction, data management and programming, and using data for reporting
- Experience with integrated library system (ILS) software and backend reporting modules (Denver Public Library uses Polaris, Leap, and SimplyReports)
- Experience with data analysis software (e.g. Excel, Google Sheets, Power BI, Tableau)
Responsibilities
- Use library specific and visualization software to analyze usage and trends to make recommendations for adding and removing materials from the collection
- Recommend metrics and methodologies for answering complex data questions
- Incorporate additional data sources as needed to better understand and add context to data stories
- Respond to questions from staff across the system regarding reporting, analytics, tools, and use of Polaris and Leap
- Lead the work of the Collection Maintenance Team, guiding weeding activities across all locations and holding quarterly meetings
- Develop and execute training to teach and empower staff to use data to improve the collection.
- Support data needs for projects including, but not limited to: Advisory, Core Collections, Digital Inclusion, language expansions, grant requests, and renovations
Other
- Master’s degree in library science from an American Library Association accredited program.
- Two (2) years of professional library experience or evaluation experience
- You are curious and have knowledge of using data or a desire to learn.
- You are self motivated and work effectively independently, but can also work collaboratively with stakeholders across the system.
- You are flexible and can adapt as the needs of the department evolve.
- Exhibit good customer service and strong written communication by responding promptly, clearly, and thoughtfully to internal and external stakeholders
- Have the ability to describe data and processes to stakeholders at multiple levels and with varied experience across the organization
