Library Manager Technical Service

Salary : $60,741.20 Annually

Location : CPLA-Library-Central

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 03603

Department: Library

Opening Date: 05/16/2024

Closing Date: 5/30/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Position Purpose/Summary

Responsible for administrative and technical work in directing all activities of the Library Department's Technical Services and Collection Development operations. Work is performed with professional administrative judgment and decision in accordance with the policies and objectives of the Library Department, with review by the Library Director who reviews work through reports and conferences. Supervision is exercised over all assigned personnel.

Essential Functions

Implements collection development policy through the coordination of collection responsibilities of selectors. Works in conjunction with selectors and other personnel as necessary to coordinate selection process. Coordinates system-wide collection development projects.
Reviews current collection development policy through the coordination of collection responsibilities of selectors.
Reviews current collection development policies and procedures. Investigates, evaluates and recommends alternatives as necessary to improve standards. Coordinates revision of collection development policy upon completion of each new long-range plan.
Analyzes collection needs and recommends material funds allocations accordingly., Monitors materials budget spending and consults with individual sectors to ensure efficient spending. Coordinates library's participation in Massachusetts Regional Library Materials Cooperative. Negotiates with vendors for price and service.
Manages branch collection selection, development and maintenance within approved budgetary limitations and analyzes circulation trends and makes appropriate recommendations. Reviews selections and monitors budget performance, evaluates branch collection, removes outdated or unused materials, reorders replacements, and orders materials to supplement collection.
Supervises and hires, trains, directs, assigns and checks work of subordinates as to organization policies and procedures, methods and practices, standards of performance, and other matters affecting their work. Detects substandard performance and takes corrective action within the limits of established Library policy.
Evaluates performance of staff members, maintains good personnel relations and consults with supervisor regarding personnel or other matters affecting subordinates.
Keeps abreast of developments and technological advances in the library field, current events, popular reading interests, and other issues necessary to maintain awareness of public information needs. Conducts informal training of other personnel to increase awareness of methods and procedures.
Oversees all operations of the Technical Services Department, planning, developing and implementing methods and procedures for regular department work and special projects. Ensures department services and functions meet established standards, objectives and goals.
Acts as coordinator for integrated online system as it relates to acquisitions, circulation and bibliographic control. Confers with other supervisors, library administration and network staff in establishing and testing methods and procedures for related automated systems; represents library at meetings, such as C/W MARS. .
Interprets and applies national cataloguing standards to the library system, keeping abreast of developments or changes in cataloging standards and emerging technologies as they relate to technical services.
Conducts periodic staff meetings to relate and interpret methods and procedures, standards of performance, departmental and organization policies, and other matters affecting the work of subordinates. Confers with library administration on such matters as employee promotions, transfers or disciplinary problems, or other matters affecting subordinates.
Prepares and submits required reports to management; prepares and monitors departmental budgets, including OCLC. Approves employee time sheets and scheduling requests.
Performs cataloguing using OCLC, AACR2, LCSH and DDC. Assists departmental personnel with cataloguing problems as required. Provides public reference and reader's advisory service as need dictates.
Performs other similar duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Thorough knowledge of information provision theory and practice.
Extensive knowledge experience in library collection development practices.
Thorough knowledge of library technical services.
Ability to demonstrate vision, strategic thinking, collaboration and inclusive leadership skills, flexibility and adaptability and a willingness to embrace and drive change.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Creative problem solving skills.
Ability to recognize and set priorities and to use initiative and independent management decision-making.
Ability to coordinate, organize, direct, motivate, and evaluate public service staff.
Knowledge of and proven experience applying effective management practices and principles, strategic planning and project management.
Education and Experience Bachelor's degree and completion of an American Library Association accredited Master of Library Science.
Five years of experience in a library environment with management in an urban, multi-branch public library that demonstrates thorough knowledge of public and technical services, including library collections, cataloging, reference, service delivery technology and service evaluation.

NOTICE: The following benefits are contingent upon hours worked and bargaining vs. non-bargaining agreements.

Medical/Dental/ Vision 75% City Subsidized
All health insurance plans include Dental and Vision

Retirement Available to employees working 20+ hours per week
Paid Vacation Earned vacation time can be taken after 6 months of service. Earned time is accrued.

Paid Holidays All City employees receive 11 paid holidays per year.

Paid Sick Time Full time employees are immediately eligible to begin accruing 1 1/4 days per month which can be taken after 6 months of service. Supplemental Long Term and Short disability coverage is available to employees at the employee cost.

Paid Personal Days Use up to 3 of your accrued sick days as Personal days. Personal days cannot be rolled over into the next calendar year.
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) A means for eligible employees to balance work and family responsibilities by taking unpaid leave for authorized reasons.
Training On the job and instructor led courses available
Employee Assistance Program Free, confidential and personal assistance to employees and their families to resolve issues that affect their personal lives as well as job performance.
Direct Deposit Easy, convenient, and free!

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Do you have a bachelor's degree and completion of an American Library Association accredited Master of Library Science? Yes
No

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Do you have five years of experience in a library environment with management in an urban, multi-branch public library that demonstrates thorough knowledge of public and technical services, including library collections, cataloging, reference, service delivery technology and service evaluation? Yes
No

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Are you a current City of Springfield resident? Yes
No

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The City of Springfield requires all employees to be residents. If you are not a current Springfield resident, are you willing to relocate? Yes
No

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