Technical Services Librarian, Green Mountain College, Poultney, VT

Posted July 22, 2016

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES:

Manage the Library’s open source ILS (Integrated Library System) Koha/ByWater.
Establish and maintain bibliographic control of all Library materials to include both hardcopy and electronic formats
Perform original and copy cataloging in all formats, according to established national and local
Review and assign Dewey Decimal Classification numbers, perform subject analysis and assign Library of Congress Subject Headings
Maintain departmental procedures manuals
Coordinate database management, including holdings additions and deletions and patrons
Primary administrator for maintenance and upgrading of the Library’s ILS with special emphasis on quality control, cataloging consistency, and implementing solutions made by host/support partner ByWater Solutions
Generate reports for Library staff, maintain log of statistical counts
Convert media, as needed, to support Library holdings

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Active participation in staffing the Library during weekend and evening hours.
Participate in providing reference service.
Assist in collection development, acquisitions, and management of gifts and donations
Repair, clean, and tend to care of Library’s physical collection
Participate in establishing library policies and procedures
Serve on college committees as needed
Train and supervise student worker/s assigned specifically to the Technical Services Department
Assist in training and supervising all student library workers in general

QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong demonstrated knowledge of library automated systems and Internet interfaces
Significant library experience in an academic setting
Willingness to work in close cooperation with entire Library staff
Ability to maintain a collegial working relationship with various College clientele
American Library Association approved Master’s degree recommended

Applications for this position are accepted until position is filled.

If you believe that you meet the above qualifications, please submit a resume to

Janie Evans in the Human Resource Department
Email to: [email protected]
Mail: GMC, 1 Brennan Circle, Poultney, VT 05764
Fax 802-287-8327