SHREVE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
VACANCY NUMBER: 10-HQ-14
Librarian II, Assistant Acquisitions Librarian
Full-Time
SUMMARY: Under administrative supervision, this is responsible professional library work, which involves the application of professional library techniques and procedures in the Acquisitions Departments. Performs related and other work as required.
REQUIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Attainment of B.A. or B.S. from an accredited university/college; attainment of a graduate degree in Library and/or Information Science from an ALA-accredited university.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Good knowledge of professional library principles and practices.
Demonstrated ability to: (1) handle both routine operations and long-range planning; (2) establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and other staff; (3) supervise, train, and evaluate support staff; (4) schedule department staff and work flow for maximum effectiveness; (5) communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to groups and individuals; (5) use application software. Knowledge and experience with integrated library systems, especially SIRSI, is preferred.
GENERAL DUTIES
Ø Participates in all areas of work in the Acquisitions/Collection Development Department; might be acting department head in the absence of the department head if designated.
Ø Responsible for Juvenile and Audiovisual acquisitions.
Ø Compiles and maintains purchase lists on vendor databases for: juvenile and young adult fiction and non-fiction books, juvenile and adult DVDs, music CDs and books on CD.
Ø Selects and orders downloadable media through Overdrive system for e-books, audio books, music and film for juveniles and adults.
Ø Maintains budgets for each branch within the above materials areas.
Ø Composes “Invitations to Bid” for various formats of books, media and electronic media; communicates with City of Shreveport Purchasing Department concerning bids, contracts and vendors.
Ø Supervises and communicates with bindery companies for repair and re-binding of library materials; maintains lists of items forwarded to binderies; prepares re-bound items for Cataloging Department.
Ø Initiates and assists all Shreve Memorial Library branches in weeding and maintaining their physical collections of books, films, music and audio CD.
Ø Assists Department Head in orientation of new employees.
Ø Assists Department Head and Serials Librarian whenever necessary.
Ø Attends and acts upon decisions made at all Administrative and Departmental meetings; maintains communication with all staff within the 21 branch system.
Ø Performs other necessary duties as required.
PRESENT SCHEDULE [subject to change without notice]
Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
THE LIBRARY
Shreve Memorial Library System is one of the largest public library systems in Louisiana, with twenty-one branches and one bookmobile. The library system has a combined holdings of over 665,000 items and an annual budget which exceeds $18,000,000. The library has a staff of 250 (169 FTE).
THE AREA
Shreveport (and sister city Bossier City) are two progressive cities in Northwest Louisiana steeped in Southern style. Shreveport and Bossier City are rich in attractions, festivals, cultural activities and fine food. Shreveport-Bossier serves as the trade and cultural center of the 200-mile radium extending into Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas, known as the Ark-La-Tex. Some of the attractions include horse racing from Louisiana Downs, one of the national’s largest thoroughbred racetracks, the American Rose Center, North America’s largest park dedicated to the rose, theater, ballet, opera, a symphony, museums, outdoor recreation at local lakes and parks, five dockside river boat casinos with entertainment districts on both sides of the Red River, a variety of festivals year-round, and family attractions including a Sci-Port Discovery Center and IMAX theater and a water-park. With a low cost of living, Shreveport is a desirable place to live. http://www.shreveport-bossier.org/
BENEFITS
12 days vacation/year (with increases every other year), 11 paid holidays/year + 1 personal day, 15 days sick leave/year. Medical, dental and life insurance; library pays 67% of employee’s and dependents’ insurance premiums. Excellent retirement system with the City of Shreveport. Tuition reimbursement available, after one year of employment. Good library support for continuing education and attendance at conference.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Review of resumes will begin immediately and resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.
STARTING DATE
December 1, 2010
SALARY
$3254/month + benefits
CONTACT: A Shreve Memorial Library application must be submitted to be considered for a position; applications are available at all SML locations and at the library’s website: www.shreve-lib.org . Send application, resume and three references to Jennie Paxton, Associate Director for Human Resources, Finance, and Administration, Shreve Memorial Library, P.O. Box 21523, Shreveport, LA 71120-1523
Contact Peggy Evans, Acquisitions Librarian (318) 226-5876 or Grace Simmons (318) 226-4975, if you have questions regarding the position. A criminal background check and a drug screening are part of the pre-hire process. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or non-job related disability. Our facilities are non-smoking.
September 28, 2010
Jennie W. Paxton
Associate Director for HR, Finance & Administration
318-226-4789
jpaxton@shreve-lib.org
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