About Our Job
Join our team in Sunny Sarasota, the cultural capital of Florida, and showcase your love for libraries, information, and learning! Provide day-to-day oversight of the Technical Services Operations of the Sarasota County libraries, as well as being responsible for complex original cataloging and materials support. Apply today to make a difference in the community!
About the Position
In this role, you will…
Administration
- Direct and supervise all functions of Technical Services Operations, including collection development, acquisitions, receipt, cataloging, processing, and delivery of library materials.
- Develop and implement technical services policies and procedures, and provide recommendations for improving operational efficiencies.
- Working with the Manager of Internal Operations, develop and implement Performance Measures related to the receipt, processing, and release of materials to the libraries to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Maintain a strong understanding of integrated library systems and current cataloging practices, including those for special collections and historical archives.
- Manage proactive assessments of fraud awareness, prevention, detection, and risk mitigation activities in the area of responsibility; oversee financial, compliance, operational, and performance audits; review audit findings and ensure appropriate controls are established and implemented.
Cataloging
Supervise cataloging efforts of all library materials according to relevant bibliographic control standards; leads the maintenance of the catalog to ensure that library users have optimal access to the collection.Make difficult technical decisions, including the creation, use, and management of MARC records according to nationally accepted standards.Staff Development
Ensure that team members participate in setting the unit, library, and system goals and contribute to decision-making through training, practice, and evaluation.Collaborate with co-workers to support the team process and coordinate activities with the Internal Operations Manager.Participate as team leader or member in special projects. Provide leadership and create a work environment that encourages participation and problem-solving. Hire, coach, and mentor staff.Customer Service
Develop and implement standards of service that ensure the prompt and efficient resolution of each inquiry by internal and external customers, delivered with the utmost respect and courtesy.Meet with vendors and publishers.About the Schedule
Work Hours :
Monday- Friday 8 : 00 a.m. – 5 : 00 p.m.
About You
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from an American Library Association-accredited institution.Three (3) years of supervisory experience in a public library.Valid Florida driver’s license.Preferred Qualifications
Three (3) years of experience in a cataloging position in a library technical services division.Subject to Passing Substance Screening : This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for five (5) years.About Everything Else
Pay Range Starting at : $75,233.00
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