Librarian III - Technical Services Manager

City of Springfield, Illinois•Springfield, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Springfield is hiring a Librarian III - Technical Services Manager for Lincoln Library. The position manages and reviews Technical Services staff cataloging, data entry, and processing work; selects electronic resources; maintains acquisition systems, budgets, and order records; and performs cataloging and database maintenance. The role also handles invoice verification, acquisition files, vendor and institutional communications, and reports operational progress and needs to library administration.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Library Science.
Three years of professional library experience in cataloging.
One year of supervisory experience.
Working knowledge of library operations and governing laws and regulations.
Knowledge of current cataloging resources, standards, and procedures.
Knowledge of standard material processing techniques and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Experience with OCLC Connexion, FRBR, RDA, and digital image metadata.
Public library experience.

Responsibilities

Direct, review, and approve Technical Services staff cataloging, data entry, and processing functions.
Evaluate and select electronic resources, including databases, eBooks, streaming media, and online learning materials.
Maintain electronic acquisition systems, departmental budgets, and on-order records; verify and order new materials.
Perform original and copy cataloging and maintain bibliographic, authority, and item records in accordance with applicable standards.
Conduct specialized research, generate departmental and database reports, and perform routine database maintenance.
Verify invoices, maintain acquisition files, and communicate with vendors, library institutions, and department managers regarding purchases, procedures, and shipments.
Report operational progress, problems, and needs to library administration and Technical Services staff and recommend procedural changes.