Technical Services Manager
The Great Neck Library is seeking an energetic individual to provide leadership, professional expertise and coordination for all aspects of online services (acquisitions, automation, cataloging, processing and circulation) for our multi-branch library system. This senior position supervises, manages and coordinates the flow of library materials through the Technical Services and Circulation departments.
Duties and Responsibilities include:
⦁ Manage our Sierra, Vega and Encore Systems
⦁ Coordinate the installation new software upgrades
⦁ Manage the configuration and updates of the online systems. These services include the library catalog (Innovative Interface), LILink, OCLC, WorldCat, WorldShare and other programs.
⦁ Work closely and collaboratively with vendors and other partners as needed to maintain library systems
⦁ Ensure compliance with authorization policies and license agreements.
⦁ Use analytical, technical and troubleshooting skills as needed.
⦁ Material Ordering
⦁ Weekly staff scheduling, staff supervision of clerks and librarians
⦁ Staff Evaluations
⦁ Function as person-in-charge of the library on scheduled nights and weekends
⦁ Position may involve prolong periods of sitting and lifting of up to 25 lbs.
⦁ Other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Experience Required:
⦁ Knowledge of bibliographic record structures such as MARC, etc. and other metadata. Knowledge of RFID.
⦁ Technical knowledge of library services and supporting data (including Acquisitions, Circulation, Cataloging and Electronic Resource management)
⦁ Experience in Project Management and Library Technology
⦁ Knowledge of RFID and library software; Sierra Cataloging and Acquisitions modules, OCLC and WorldShare
⦁ Fluency with Excel spreadsheet and data manipulation
⦁ Masters of Library Science or Masters of Library Information Science from ALA accredited college or university
⦁ New York State Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate required at time of employment
⦁ Preferred experience working with a Library Services Platform/Integrated Library System such as III (Innovative Interface, Inc.)
⦁ Minimum of four (4) years professional librarian experience
Schedule:
Full time – 35 hours/week, includes nights plus Saturday rotation. Sundays as needed.
Starting Salary Range:
The minimum starting salary is $72,000.00 commensurate with experience and qualifications plus full benefit package including NYS Retirement System.
This is a Union Position and is non-civil service.
Reply with resume, cover letter, completed GNL employment application
(found here - https://greatnecklibrary.org/employment/) and references by May 5, 2023
Great Neck Library
159 Bayview Ave.
Great Neck, NY 11023
employment@greatnecklibrary.org
No Phone Calls Please. The Great Neck Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
