Technical Services Librarian - Cochise County, AZ
Monday, June 22nd, 2009TECHNICAL SERVICES LIBRARIAN
Library District, Bisbee
ANNOUNCEMENT #060809
OPENS: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 SALARY: $33,313 - $49,615 annually
CLOSES: Friday, June 26, 2009 plus a competitive benefits package
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Master’s degree in library or information science; three (3) years of professional experience, including one (1) year of supervisory or training experience and demonstrated high level of computer literacy; OR, an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training which provides the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities of this classification; must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license.
TYPICAL DUTIES: (Illustrative Only) Supervises the District’s technical services section, including automated cataloging and authority control, processing, preservation, and shelving; serves as backup for the Systems Librarian for server and network management (shares duty on weekends); serves as a trainer and resource person for catalogers at seven member city libraries on cataloging and developments affecting the shared countywide database, and provides quality control; performs original and complex copy cataloging of print and nonprint materials according to national standards; assists management team in researching and implementing new technologies to enhance service delivery to customers; serves as backup for the Systems Librarian for server and network management; primary contact with OCLC/AMIGOS; develops policies and procedures for the section; prepares statistical and other reports, manuals, online tutorials, and documentation.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Extensive knowledge of:
- professional library principles, methods and standards
Considerable knowledge of:
- structure and operation of integrated library systems;
- cataloging and classification rules including RDA, DDC, LC subject headings, MARC format;
- networking tools for cataloging, including Z39.50;
- knowledge of HTML and or Web content management systems;
- techniques for troubleshooting telecommunications network and server problems reported by libraries and arranging for efficient solutions;
- authority control and construction of records;
- current practices, new technologies, and trends in bibliographic control;
- trends in library technology for communicating with and distributing content to users;
- serves as the secondary contact for participating libraries with the system vendor and telecommunications agencies on hardware and software issues;
- principles of hiring, training, and supervision.
Considerable skill in:
- using OCLC and other shared cataloging tools;
- performing original cataloging and classification;
- communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing;
- providing formal and informal training and support;
- performing research, compiling and analyzing data, and preparing reports & recommendations.
Abilities to:
- manage workload and prioritize tasks;
- follow written and verbal instructions;
- form and maintain collaborative working relationships with a wide variety of individuals and groups;
- efficiently handle paperwork, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure.
HOW TO APPLY
You may apply on-line through our website (www.cochise.az.gov) or by sending a completed application form to Cochise County Dept. of Human Resources, 1415 Melody Lane, Bldg. F, Bisbee, AZ 85603. Faxed applications or email applications not submitted on-line through our website will not be considered. Also, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. The applicant must clearly demonstrate on the application form that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Application in Word format Application in PDF format Apply for this job online Cochise County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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