POSITION:                 Technical Services Librarian
REPORTS TO:           Library Director

This is highly responsible administrative work involving the management of the Technical Services Department, including the supervision of an Assistant Technical Services Manager and a Technical Services Assistant.  The work is performed under the supervision of the library director, with extensive leeway for the exercise of independent judgment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Overall management of the library’s Technical Services Department, to include the acquisition, classification, and processing of library materials.  Trains and supervises technical services staff.  Maintains currency with principles of bibliographic access and control. Oversees the development of the adult book, recorded book collection, and periodicals; develops and maintains the genealogy and local history collection; coordinates the acquisition of memorial and donated items; provides direct patron service at the circulation and reference desks; performs any other responsibilities as assigned.
Will handle money in transactional functions with customer related to copies, fines, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of standard library practices and procedures; knowledge of the Dewey Decimal Classification System; demonstrated knowledge of standard MARC format, cataloging tools, computers and procedures; knowledge of and ability to use standard reference tools in print and on the Internet. Good oral and written communication skills.  Ability to plan and organize; establish functional procedures; train and supervise the work of others; work accurately with detail; solve problems and/or make recommendations for administrative action; establish effective working relationships with the staff, and public; work under pressure in a public area. Neat appearance and social maturity.  Available to work evenings and Saturdays.  Willingness to attend continuing education events or complete continuing education courses.

EDUCATION:

Library Certification 5 [60 hours of college or associated degree, plus 9 semester hours of required library science courses] or significant progress toward.

COMPENSATION:

This is a full-time salaried position.  Compensation $35,000-47,000 commensurate with experience, salary set annually by the Board of Trustees.  Full benefits listed in the library’s Personnel Policy.

CONTACT:

To express interest, please submit Resume/Cover Letter to jon@wabash.lib.in.us

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Reach 80” inches high; stoop12” from floor level; push a book cart, 4 shelves, containing approximately 68 books, weighing approximately 80 pounds; visually identify information on a printed page and on a computer screen; audibly comprehend the meaning of spoken words.

Position open until filled.