Technical Services Coordinator - Bristol Public Library
SUMMARY:
Plans, organizes and supervises the purchasing, cataloging and
processing of all print and non-print materials for the library
collections. Directs and trains support staff in processing procedures
and computer applications. Plans and organizes workflow. Ensures proper
vendors are utilized for material orders using the automated system.
Checks incoming deliveries; for completeness and accuracy, proper
discounts and damaged items. Supervises entry of bibliographic data into
the regional database including CatExpress software. Cataloging of all
new materials. Supervises the removal of weeded materials and related
bibliographic records. Maintains statistics and prepares narrative
reports. Attends conferences and meetings related to technical services.
Attends classes necessary to keep current in the Technical Services
field. May be asked to plan, assist or present library-sponsored
programs and related publicity. Generally assists throughout the library
where needed. Establishes and maintains effective working
relationships.
QUALIFICATIONS: Requires Bachelor’s degree in
Liberal Arts or Library Technical services with three or more years of
library experience OR Master’s degree in Library Science with two or
more years of experience. Have familiarity with CatExpress to search for
and upload OCLC records, Baker & Taylor Title Source 360 ordering
software, MARC record retrieval using FTP (file transfer protocol)
sites, and with current cataloging guidelines. Knowledgeable in MARC
cataloging including the use of MARCEDIT. Expert knowledge of the
cataloging module of ILS software; and intermediate knowledge of
Internet/Word Processing/Spreadsheet software. Must possess exceptional
organizational skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Reasonable accommodations may be made. Regularly required to talk or
hear, frequently required to sit and stand; occasionally required to
stoop, kneel, or crawl and reach with hands and arms. The employee must
occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Regularly works in indoor
or office environment.
BENEFITS include Defined Benefit Pension Plan, generous time off & insurance package.
SALARY: $ 25.91/hr. (Increases to $ 28.25 @6 months, and $ 29.27 @1 year.)
COMPLETE ONLINE APPLICATION w/RESUME at: www.bristolct.gov.
DEADLINE: Monday, August 3, 2020.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
