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Library Technical Services Manager Job at Georgia Public Library Service in Sara

Library Technical Services Manager Job at Georgia Public Library Service in Sara

MediabistroSarasota, FL, United States
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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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