Director of Library Technology - City of Norwalk

Director of Library Technology - City of Norwalk SALARY: Hourly: $53.66 - $63.42. Annually: $105,038.00 - $124,152.00. CLOSING DATE: 04/23/19 11:59 PM DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Position Definition: Plans, organizes, and supervises the Technical Services unit of the Library; including the acquisition, cataloging, and classification of library materials. Example of Duties: Receives oral or written direction from Director. Plans work according to standard procedures and events schedule. Establishes priorities in work assignments. Assigns work to professional and support staff as needed. Coordinates planning with the library's management team. Supervises and oversees ordering, receiving, processing, and classification of library materials. Coordinates the reclassification and recataloging of library materials. Works collaboratively with City IT to plan changes and enhancements to library technology systems, servers, and telecommunications network infrastructure. Manages and maintains the library's Integrated Library System (III's Sierra) (ILS) applications, and patron verification processes for subscription services. Loads and maintains subscription based MARC records for e-materials. Instructs and meets the technical needs of patrons and staff in technology and equipment use (e.g., applications, phones, tablets, laptops, etc.). Continuously evaluates current technological applications and develops strategy for use of future technologies throughout the Library System. Oversees the maintenance and upgrading of electronic cataloging and circulation databases. Coordinates evaluation of software and computer equipment with City IT personnel. Recommends improvements as necessary. Provides professional library assistance to members of the public in reference and related research requests. Assists the Director in near-term and long-range planning for library development. Recommends policy changes to the Director. Responsible for bibliographic database maintenance as dictated by current cataloging rules. Maintains automated public (card) catalog and other files according to established rules. Consults with the public service staff regarding efficiency of existing rules and practices. Executes final processes in materials withdrawal. Creates system applications to allow access to materials not conducive to online access. Prepares statistical and narrative reports of some complexity for the Director. Reports goals achieved to the Director. Additional Duties: Attends Library Board meetings as required. Recommends the employment, promotion, or discipline of employees. Prepares training and development programs for library staff members. Participates in professional library organizations to remain current of developments in library practices. Speaks to civic, cultural and other public groups to promote interest in the library. Works with the city IT department to meet the library's technical operating requirements and capital costs. Serves on the city's IT committee. Stays in contact with the Board of Education's Educational Technology plan. Shares current developments in library technology with the library's management team. Makes recommendations for technological advancements to improve the library environment. Identifies, assesses and recommends programs and technology for the Library's Digital Learning Center. Prepares an annual Library Technology Plan to meet E-rate requirement. Supervised By: Receives general supervision from Library Director. Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not all-inclusive of every task and responsibility. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to apply principles of Library Circulation System to solve practical problems in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to prepare and deliver brief, concise, and attractive reports of library services and facilities both orally and in writing. Working knowledge of computer applications for library services, including the management of an ILS, preferably III's Sierra. Technologically literate. Ability to manage or execute the installation of a significant information technology system such as migrating to a new computer catalog, introduction of a new technology center, wireless capabilities. Knowledge of library and city fiscal and budgeting procedures. Ability to work effectively with library staff and library patrons. Ability to keep current in the rapidly changing field. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in Library Science, and four years of progressively responsible public library experience, including two years as a supervisor of a Library Division. This position is a Grade 7. APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AND FILED ONLINE AT: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/norwalk. An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.