Due
to an internal promotion, the Cheshire Public Library seeks a new Head
of Technical Services. Cheshire (pop. 29,330) is a vibrant community
located in the heart of Connecticut (2 hours to New York or Boston) and
is well-known for its excellent education system and exceptional quality
of life.
Join a dynamic team of customer service professionals
who are dedicated to ensuring library patrons have a positive and
welcoming experience when they visit. This professional supervisory
position is responsible for the management and operation of the
Technical Services functions of the Materials Management Department in a
busy public library. This position will supervise, train and evaluate
library technical services staff in the acquisition, cataloging, and
processing of items of all media types including downloadable materials.
Work also involves database management, the preparation of narrative
and statistical reports and materials selection. Must have exceptional
organizational and management skills as well as demonstrate proficiency
in the principles and practices of collection development, and
cataloging specifically involving the creation, use and management of
machine-readable bibliographic records according to nationally accepted
technical standards. This position works closely with the Head of
Circulation to coordinate workflows between departments such as the
pulling of holds, directing library automation activities, and working
the circulation desk. Reporting to the Deputy Library Director, the Head
of Technical Services serves on the Senior Management Team and assists
with developing and planning library services and policies. This is a
35 hour per week, union position and includes at least one evening and
Saturdays in rotation. Starting hourly rate is $37.82.
To be
considered for this position, an applicant must have an MLS from an ALA
accredited school of library/information science and at least three
years of relevant experience. Please see the full job description and
list of qualifications here. Please submit a cover letter, resume and references to Louis A. Zullo, HR Director, at lzullo@cheshirect.org or mail to 84 South Main Street, Cheshire, CT 06410 on or before the close of business on Friday January 13, 2023.
The Town of Cheshire is an EEOE, M/F/D/V.
