Technical Services Librarian, Medway Public Library (Medway)

Technical Services Librarian, Medway Public Library (Medway)

Under the general direction of the Library Director and Assistant Director, the Technical Services Librarian oversees the activities of the Technical Services Department. This position is responsible for acquiring, organizing, and maintaining the Library’s collection. It maintains and updates all holdings in the Minuteman Library Network (MLN) database, creates and maintains statistical reports, supervises preservation activities, and provides services to the public.

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates the activities of the Technical Services Department according to goals established.
• Trains and supervises Library Assistants in cataloging, database maintenance, library materials and processing when necessary.
• Schedules the workflow to ensure that materials are ordered, cataloged, and processed in a timely fashion; monitors, evaluates, and revises workflow as necessary.
• Develops and maintains cataloging procedures to facilitate effective and efficient cataloging workflow, quality control and database management practices.
• Oversees and assists in maintaining accuracy of the bibliographic, serial and authority database by generating reports, analyzing and sorting data, and making corrections.
• Establishes and maintains communication with the Youth Services and Circulation departments in the areas of acquisitions, cataloging, and classification, processing, and repair of materials in the library.
• Represents the Medway Public Library in the Minuteman Library Network for all bibliographic functions, including the development of network parameters and their integration for the town.
• Directs the cataloging and classifications of materials unique to the Library using established rules to describe them bibliographically and to integrate them with the rest of the collection.
• Oversees the use of the Dewey decimal classification and its new editions for proper classification of materials.
• Determines the best sources and methods to acquire cataloging materials and supplies to ensure that the library receives the best service and discounts.
• Supervises the Library’s preservation activities, including mending, binding, and replacing materials in the collection.
• Attends and participates in departmental, institutional, network, and regional professional activities, meetings, and conferences.
• Provides circulation desk coverage as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library and information science (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited institution required.
• Three (3) years of experience as a librarian, preferably in a public library setting.
• Thorough knowledge of library cataloging and subject analysis.

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Education

MLS/Masters

Salary Range

$22.02- $25.45/hour

Salary Notes

Full Salary Range: Grade 5 $22.02 - $28.91 per hour

Closing Date

Open Until Filled