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Collections & Technology Manager, Jefferson-Madison Regional Library, Charlottesville, VA

Posted January 11, 2018

General Summary

(Position deadline changed from 12/29/17 to Open Until Filled.)
The starting salary range is $58,656 to $65,811.20 annually.

This position manages a major library department that includes the library’s Technical Services Division, IT Services Division, and Collection Development.

To learn about our current technology resources, including databases, mobile apps, e-books, blogs, and more, visit the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library website at https://www.jmrl.org/.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

  • The Collections & Technology Manager is a management-level position in charge of a major library department that includes selection, ordering, cataloging, and processing of library materials;
  • Manages the library’s Integrated Library System;
  • Purchases and maintains all library computers, printers, other hardware and software;
  • Prepares special and monthly reports for the Library Board of Trustees;
  • The manager is in charge of hiring and training within the department;
  • The manager plans the overall technological direction of the library and the integration of new technologies;
  • The manager interacts and negotiates with a variety of vendors and technology service providers;
  • Communication is an important aspect of this position as the manager serves as the library’s liaison with the City of Charlottesville IT Department and vendors, and meets regularly with other library managers and staff;
  • The person in this position reports to the Library Director and may serve as Acting Library Director in the absence of the Director and Assistant Director;
  • The manager is ultimately responsible for oversight of the library’s book budget and for the development and spending of the technology portions of the library’s equipment and operating budgets.

Education, Experience and Skills

Qualifications: 

  • Must have at least 4 years of related experience;
  • The ideal candidate for this position will have an MLS degree, with certification in Virginia;
  • Familiarity with MARC, AACR2, and RDA;
  • Familiarity with Innovative’s Sierra system and SAP business management software is desirable;
  • Some familiarity with HTML desirable.

Skills: Should have a thorough knowledge of library principals, methods, techniques and procedures; the ability to lead, plan and supervise the work of others; tact and courtesy; and have good professional judgment.

Physical Conditions & Work Contacts

The manager interacts and negotiates with a variety of vendors and technology service providers.  Communication is an important aspect of this position as the manager serves as the library’s liaison with Innovative Interfaces Inc., the City of Charlottesville IT Department, and vendors, and meets regularly with other library managers and staff. The person in this position reports to the Library Director and may serve as Acting Library Director in the absence of the Director and Assistant Director.

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