Position Announcement - Technical Services Librarian (Massachusetts)

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Date:  Thu, 17 Jan 2008 13:32:01 -0500
From:  Kendra St. Aubin (Bridgewater State College) <KStaubin_at_bridgew.edu>
Subject:  Position Announcement - Technical Services Librarian 
(Massachusetts)

TECHNICAL SERVICES LIBRARIAN

(Requisition #0684)

This is a full-time, twelve month, tenure track position.  Rank is 
commensurate with
experience.  This is an Exempt position which falls within the MSCA Union
(Massachusetts State College Association).

Responsibilities:

As the head of the Library's Technical Services unit, the Technical 
Services librarian
provides leadership and guidance, supervises library assistants and 
student workers,
manages unit work flows (cataloging, metadata application, database 
maintenance,
and technical processing), sets priorities, develops policies and 
procedures with
colleagues and staff, uses expertise and knowledge to ensure quality 
control and
best practices, performs original cataloging and complex copy cataloging 
in all
formats.  Communicates effectively with other library units about 
policies, practices,
and national trends effecting technical services processes.  In 
conjunction with the
Acquisitions/Collection Development librarian, recommends purchasing 
decisions
for all types of research and classroom support materials.  In 
conjunction with the
Digital Services librarian, develops metadata standards and processes 
for applying
schema and standards to an array of digital objects.

Qualifications:

Knowledge of cataloging standards, database management, and use of 
technology
in a technical services library environment.  Knowledge of cataloging 
operations
for all formats, LC and Dewey classification schemes, authority and subject
heading systems, and the use of bibliographic utilities.  Personnel 
management
and supervision experience.

Strong problem-solving, analytical and organizational skills.  Excellent 
interpersonal,
communication, leadership, and team-building skills.  Ability to adapt 
quickly to
changing priorities.  Ability to collaborate with faculty, librarians, 
staff, students
and administrators.  Ability to think strategically and set priorities.  
Three years
of professional technical services experience in an academic, large 
public or
special library.

Graduate degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA accredited 
program.

Preferred Qualifications:

Undergraduate or graduate degree in social, life or physical sciences

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please attach a technical writing sample such as a procedure or policy 
statement
to your online application.  Review of applications will continue until 
the position
is filled.

 

SALARY:  Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

For complete descriptions of this position and to view new positions as 
they
are posted, please visit:  http://www.bridgew.edu/HR/JobList/

Bridgewater State College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity 
employer
which actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workforce.

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