[LIBJOBS] US-Bisbee, AZ - Technical Services Librarian

TECHNICAL SERVICES LIBRARIAN (AMENDED & RE-OPENED)

Library District, Bisbee

This Position is Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act

ANNOUNCEMENT #070111                 

 

OPENS:    Wednesday, August 10, 2011                                  SALARY: $40,872 - $61,028 annually

CLOSES:  Wednesday, August 31, 2011                            plus a competitive benefits package

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  A Master’s degree in Library and Information Science or Library Science; three (3) years of professional library experience, including one (1) year of automated cataloging experience; 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

 

PREFERENCE:  Preference may be given to applicants with training experience.

 

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:  Applicants who previously submitted an application for this recruitment do not have to re-apply.  In accordance with Cochise County policy, only one application can be considered for each recruitment.

 

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; primary contact with OCLC; 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;

·      computer literacy;

·      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.

Ability  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.co.cochise.az.us/ccwebsite/Jobs.asp) or by sending a completed application form to Cochise County Dept. of Human Resources, 1415 Melody Lane, Bldg. F, Bisbee, AZ 85603.   Applications must be received in this office no later than 5 p.m. Mountain Time on the closing date of the announcement in order to be considered.  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

 

 

Kimberly A. Holman

Public Services Librarian

Cochise County Library District

100 Clawson Ave. 2nd Fl.

PO Drawer AK

Bisbee, AZ 85603

520-432-8930

520-432-7399 (fax)