Technology & Technical Services Librarian, Clapp Memorial Library, Belchertown, MA
Posted January 7, 2018
Position: Technology & Technical Services Librarian
Clapp Memorial Library, Belchertown, MA
40 hours/benefited
Salary: $27.14 per hour
Description: The Clapp Memorial Library seeks a knowledgeable, team-oriented Technology & Technical Services Librarian to balance a mix of cataloging, hands-on technical duties, and direct customer service. We’re looking for a motivated problem solver and a quick learner who also enjoys the challenges of working with ever-changing technologies to enhance library services.
Duties: Catalogs and processes new library materials; manages the Library’s technology services, information systems and technical infrastructure including installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of computer hardware and software, databases and other electronic resources, and assorted equipment; evaluates current and future technology needs; manages ordering and inventory of computers and other supplies; organizes and leads training workshops for staff and patrons on a variety of technologies, both current and emerging, and produces explanatory documentation; maintains website; runs activity reports; collects and organizes usage statistics; communicates with online service vendors. Position includes evening work and friendly and courteous customer assistance at the public service desk as needed; other duties as assigned.
Applicants should be comfortable working with patrons of varied backgrounds, ages, and abilities. Must be detail-oriented, flexible, dependable, and able to deal with interruptions while juggling multiple tasks.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; MLS preferred
- Evergreen ILS experience; previous C/WMARS experience a plus
- Experience managing or implementing technological projects and maintaining automated library systems and related applications
- Minimum two years paid public library experience
- Excellent customer service skills and enjoyment of public service work
- Skilled at patiently providing technical assistance to users with widely varying levels of expertise
- Proficiency in WordPress, Microsoft Office, Windows
- Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds. Position requires frequent walking, stooping, kneeling and keyboarding
- Ability to work quickly and accurately
Send:
Cover letter, resume, and three references by January 19, 2018 to:
Sheila McCormick, Director
Clapp Memorial Library
PO Box 627
Belchertown, MA 01007