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Summary
Performs original cataloging of audiovisual and genealogy materials. Coordinates withdrawal of materials and deletion of records in collaboration with library staff. Oversees daily backup of records. Supervises and participate in inventory of collections, including assignment of collections to be inventoried and distribution of reports to department supervisors.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Catalogs library materials for all formats in compliance with national and local standards
Manages daily operations of assigned staff, projects, and/or work units
Interviews, selects, supervises, develops, counsels, and if necessary, disciplines direct reports
Provides training and guidance to the other technical services staff
Resolves issues and effectively manages staff, customer, and/or vendor concerns professionally
Participates in strategic and long-range planning for the operation and future development of the library and technical services area
Acquires library materials in collaboration with library staff
Oversees the process related for ordering, receiving, and payment for library materials and resources
Leads and coordinates extended projects and cross-functional team efforts related to system-wide cataloging, reclassification, database maintenance, serials control, library materials processing, digital collections, and electronic resources
Creates, maintains, or processes statistics relating to library materials, material use, bibliographic and item records, and acquisitions
Performs administrative record keeping and reporting, including financial and activity reports and timesheets
Acts as a liaison with various vendors including, but not limited to, the ILS provider, e-content providers, and physical material vendors for books, audiobooks, and other circulating materials
Ensures training on new platforms and with new mediums is coordinated for library staff
Develops workflows to streamline the selection, acquisition, cataloging and processing of library materials and Interlibrary Loan service
Serves as Integrated Library System administrator
Contributes to the maintenance of bibliographic, item, authority, order, and serial records
Develops and monitors Technical Services budget, expenditures, and priorities
Interprets library and city policies and procedures
Ensures the city policies, procedures, and safety guidelines are followed
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Library Science
Three (3) years of experience working in a library
One (1) years of supervisory experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Professional written and verbal communication
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Library Science
Experience working with the age demographic for the assigned area
One (1) year of library programming experience
Experience in grant writing
Thank you for your interest in the position. Please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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