Main Branch - Librarian III - Technical Services Manager - Main Branch

City of Abilene•Abilene, TX

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Director of Library Services, the Librarian III manages the operations of the Technical Services Division of the Abilene Public Library. The role oversees collection management, acquisitions, cataloging, materials processing, department policies and procedures, division budgeting, vendors, Integrated Library System functions, and Interlibrary Loan services. The position supervises, trains, and evaluates Technical Services staff and develops the division’s vision, strategies, and priorities in alignment with the library’s mission and strategic plan. The position prepares budget recommendations, monitors expenditures and fiscal deadlines, completes financial reports, and works with City Finance to follow purchasing policies. It compiles division records and statistics, submits monthly activity reports to the Director of Library Services, and works regularly with the Abilene Library Consortium on collection and system issues. The Librarian III may serve in place of the Director of Library Services as needed and may travel to library branches and City departments.

Requirements

Graduation from an ALA-accredited college or university with a master’s degree in library science or information science.
A Texas driver’s license, the ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment, or a military waiver.
Knowledge of public library service and management principles, methods, and practices.
Extensive knowledge of cataloging, including MARC formats, OCLC tags, AACR2, Library of Congress Subject Headings, and DDC.
Knowledge of library collection classification and selection tools and techniques.
Knowledge of current literature, trends, and developments in Technical Services.
Knowledge of safe driving principles and practices.
Knowledge of leadership, personnel management, and supervisory principles and practices.
Ability to train and supervise supervisory, professional, and clerical staff and plan and schedule division workflow.
Ability to analyze problems and recommend practical solutions with attention to detail.
Ability to perform library functions using the Integrated Library System and implement backup procedures when necessary.
Ability to use good judgment, express ideas effectively orally and in writing, meet deadlines, and remain service oriented.
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with internal and external contacts.
Ability to follow the City of Abilene Core Values and lead, manage, and work as a team member while treating team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.
Any combination of experience and training equivalent to that needed to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may qualify.

Nice To Haves

Five years of professional work experience in a public library with progressively responsible roles is preferred.
Two years of professional work experience in Library Technical Services is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the operations of the Technical Services Division.
Oversee collection management, acquisitions, cataloging, and materials processing.
Maintain department and division policies and procedures.
Prepare and manage the division budget, make annual budget recommendations, oversee expenditures, meet fiscal-year deadlines, and complete financial reports.
Work with City Finance to ensure compliance with City purchasing policies.
Serve as the main contact for Technical Services vendors, including vendors for physical and electronic materials, databases, and OCLC.
Supervise, train, and evaluate Technical Services staff.
Oversee the Technical Services aspects of the Integrated Library System.
Work with the Abilene Library Consortium on collection and system issues.
Oversee Interlibrary Loan services and serve as the main Interlibrary Loan contact with the state.
Compile, prepare, and maintain reports, records, and statistics, including monthly division activity reports to the Director of Library Services.
Help develop the Technical Services division’s vision, strategies, and priorities in accordance with the library’s mission and strategic plan.
Operate a personal or City vehicle to travel to other library branches and City departments as needed.
Serve in place of the Director of Library Services as needed.
Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.