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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Under the general direction of the Director of Library Services, manage the operations of the Technical Services Division of the Abilene Public Library. Functionality evaluated by review of plans, programs, reports, and in conferences.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Exercise direct supervision over supervisory, professional, technical, and clerical staff.
IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Manage the operations of the Technical Services division of the Abilene Public Library. Oversee all aspects of Technical Services, including collection management, acquisitions, cataloging, and materials processing. Maintain the policies and procedures of the department and division.
Prepare and manage division budget. Prepare budget recommendations to the Director of Library Services as part of the annual budget process. Oversee budget expenditures, ensuring fiscal year deadlines are met. Complete financial reports as needed. Work with City Finance department to ensure that all City purchasing policies are followed.
Serve as the main contact for all Technical Services vendors, including vendors for physical and electronic materials, databases, OCLC, and others.
Supervise, train and evaluate Technical Services staff.
Oversee the Technical Services aspects of the Integrated Library system. Work with the Abilene Library Consortium regularly on collection and system issues.
Oversee Interlibrary Loan services. Serve as main Interlibrary Loan contact with the state.
Compile, prepare, and maintain essential reports, records, and statistics. Submit monthly report of division activities to the Director of Library Services.
Oversee and help develop the vision, strategies, and priorities for the Technical Services division in accordance with Abilene Public Library mission and strategic plan.
Operate personal or City vehicle to travel to other library branches and other City of Abilene departments as needed.
May serve in place of the Director of Library Services as needed.
OTHER JOB-RELATED DUTIES
Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
Principles, methods, and practices of public library service and management as applied in a public library setting.
Extensive knowledge of cataloging, including knowledge of MARC formats, OCLC tags, AACR2, LC Subject headings and DDC.
Library collection classification and selection tools and techniques.
Current literature, trends and developments in Technical Services.
Safe driving principles and practices.
Leadership, personnel management and supervisory principles and practices.
Skill to:
Efficiently and effectively interact with the general public, staff and internal customers to provide exemplary library service.
Monitor financial needs of the Technical Services division and advocate for resources as part of the annual budgeting process. Follow City financial policies. Use independent judgment and initiative.
Ability to:
Train and supervise supervisory, professional, and clerical staff.
Plan and schedule the workflow of division staff.
Analyze problems and recommend practical solutions with attention to detail.
Perform library functions via the Integrated Library System and implement back-up procedures when necessary.
Use good judgment in the supervision of the division.
Express ideas effectively orally and in writing.
Meet deadlines and be service oriented.
Work flexible hours including nights and weekends.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.
Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
Lead, manage, and perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the department’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.
Experience and Training Guidelines:
For positions with more than one level, all listed requirements at the lower levels are required at the higher levels. Any combination equivalent to experience and training to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying. Knowledge, skills, and abilities may be obtained through:
Experience:
Five (5) years of professional work experience in a public library with progressive responsibility levels is preferred.
Two (2) years of professional work experience in Library Technical Services is preferred.
Education/Training:
Graduation from an ALA accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in library science or information science is required.
License or Certificate:
A Texas driver’s license, or the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment, or a military waiver is required.
Special Requirements:
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
With or without accommodation, the “X” indicates the overall strength demand of the position during a typical workday:
_ Sedentary – lifting of no more than 10 pounds _ Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carrying up to 10 pounds _x__ Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds; carrying up to 25 pounds _ Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds; carrying up to 50 pounds _ Very Heavy – team lifting over 100 pounds; carrying more than 50 pounds
Physical Demand Codes: The following describes whether or not the position is expected to exert the physical demands listed during a typical workday as well as the overall frequency of the task:
Codes for how often: N = No E = Extensive (100 – 70% of the time) M = Moderate (60 – 30% of the time) I = Infrequent (20 – 10% of the time) A = Almost Never (<10% of the time)
Code / Task _I__ Standing _E__ Sitting _I__ Walking _M__ Lifting __I_ Carrying _I__ Pushing/Pulling _A__ Overhead Work _M__ Fine Dexterity _A__ Kneeling _A__ Crouching _A__ Crawling _I__ Bending _I__ Twisting _A__ Climbing _A__ Balancing _E__ Vision _E__ Hearing _E__ Talking _ Other: _______
