Position Announcement - Technical Services Librarian (Massachusetts)

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Date:  Mon, 19 May 2008 11:11:26 -0400
From:  Kendra St. Aubin (Bridgewater St. 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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