Technical Services Librarian

City of Indianola•Indianola, IA

About The Position

The City of Indianola is hiring a full-time Technical Services Librarian. Under the Director’s supervision, this position coordinates the day-to-day operations of circulation services and performs and oversees technical services activities that support the organization, accessibility, and maintenance of library collections. The Librarian provides service to library users, supervises circulation workflows, and performs duties related to cataloging, classification, acquisitions, processing, and collection maintenance. The role coordinates daily circulation operations, monitors circulation activity, and resolves issues involving patron accounts, library records, materials, and services. It trains Library Assistants in circulation tasks and manages the library’s Integrated Library System (ILS), print management systems, and circulation software. The position also serves as a liaison between the library, automation vendors, sales representatives, and City technology staff to address technology issues, updates, upgrades, and replacements. It develops, implements, and manages procedures for cataloging, processing, mending, and overdue materials. The City of Indianola is a growing community of approximately 16,069 people, about 15 minutes south of Des Moines. The position is a full-time union role. Salary ranges from $28.08 to $37.95 per hour ($58,426.92 to $78,393.97 annually). Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer drug screening and background check. A cover letter and resume are required.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited college or university.
1–3 years of prior experience working in a library or experience working with targeted age groups, or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Proficiency working with computers and online electronic resources.
Must have Public Library Staff Certification with the State of Iowa or become certified within one year of employment.
Cover letter and resume required.
Successful completion of a post-offer drug screening and background check.

Nice To Haves

Master of Library Science degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily circulation operations and resolve issues related to patron accounts and library records.
Monitor circulation activity and resolve patron account, materials, and service issues.
Train Library Assistants in circulation tasks.
Manage and maintain the library’s Integrated Library System (ILS), print management systems, and circulation software, including addressing technology issues, updates, upgrades, and replacements.
Serve as liaison between the library and automation vendors, sales representatives, and City technology staff to resolve technology issues, updates, upgrades, and replacements.
Develop, implement, and manage cataloging, processing, mending, and overdue procedures for library materials.
Perform and oversee technical services activities supporting the organization, accessibility, and maintenance of library collections.
Perform duties related to cataloging, classification, acquisitions, processing, and collection maintenance.
Provide service to library users and supervise circulation workflows.