Head of Technical Services (part-time), Patten Free Library, Bath, ME
Posted June 13, 2016
Head of Technical Services – Part Time
Start Date: Early August, 2016
The Patten Free Library is a regional public library located in Bath, Maine. It serves a population of over 14,000 from the City of Bath and surrounding towns.
Job Summary: The person in this position is responsible for managing all activities of the Technical Services Department including acquisitions, cataloging and classification, and processing of library materials. This person also supervises a part-time cataloger and volunteers. This is a 20 hour per week position.
Responsibilities:
- Supervises all activities related to technical services including acquisitions, classification and cataloging, materials processing, and serials management.
- Performs original and copy cataloging of library materials in a consortial setting.
- Supervises, trains, schedules, and evaluates Department staff and volunteers.
- Develops, implements, and evaluates policies and procedures for the Department.
- Attends professional meetings, workshops, and conferences.
- Assists and advises the Director with the composition and implementation of library policies. May serve on library and/or Board committees.
- Participates and cooperates with other department heads and the Director in achieving the overall objectives and goals of the Library.
- Other duties as assigned.
Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:
- Cataloging experience, especially of archival materials.
- Thorough knowledge of library principles, policies, and procedures, especially related to technical services.
- Good knowledge of automated library systems and office applications.
- Working knowledge of library acquisitions procedures.
- Ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions.
- Ability to assign, supervise, and review the work of others.
- Ability to perform close, detailed work involving considerable visual concentration.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working effectively with staff, volunteers, and patrons.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position: standing, bending, lifting, and pushing and pulling book carts.
Benefits: Retirement benefits
Hourly Rate: $21.23
Minimum Qualifications: A Master’s Degree in Library and/or Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution. At least three years’ experience working in a technical services department.
To apply, please email cover letter and resume to Lesley Dolinger, Director, at: [email protected]
Review of applications will begin immediately.
Website: www.patten.lib.me.us