The Peter White Public Library is looking for an innovative, customer service minded Librarian to lead our Technical Services Department!

 

For more information about the Peter White Public Library visit: http://pwpl.info.

Employment application may be found at http://www.pwpl.info/index.php/employment.

 

Marquette is located in Michigan’s beautiful Upper Peninsula, which offers four seasons of outdoor recreation. On the shores of magnificent Lake Superior, the area enjoys life at a different pace.  In addition to unmatched natural beauty, the area boasts a strong cultural presence in the arts and music, a university, excellent school systems, and an outstanding sense of community.  For more information about the city of Marquette and the surrounding area, please visit:

http://www.mqtcty.org and http://www.marquettechamber.com.

 

To Apply:

Please send resume, cover letter which specifically addresses qualifications and essential functions of this job, and PWPL application to:

 

Andrea Ingmire

Peter White Public Library

217 N Front St

Marquette, MI 49855

Email to: aing@pwpl.info

Fax to: 906-226-1783

 

(Job description follows)

 

 

Technical Services Librarian

AFSCME Designation: Union Employee

Supervises: Technical Services staff

Reports To: Library Director

Classification: Full-Time 39 hours per week

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Benefits: Full benefits, including membership in Michigan Library Association

Pay rate:  $42,040 - $45,790 / year (new contract currently under negotiation)

 

Position Purpose:

Department Head position responsible for directing, planning and implementing all activities related to the acquisition, cataloging, classification and processing of library materials. 

 

Education and/or Experiences Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the following education and/or experience:

•      MLS from an ALA accredited Library and/or Information Science Program.

•      Two years’ relevant library work experience, preferred original cataloging experience and shared automation system cataloging experience.

•      Knowledge of RDA and AACR2, MARC Bibliographic and Authority Formats, OCLC and LCSH and ability to create original catalog records. Formats cataloged include: print books, DVD’s, Music CD’s, CD Books, Artwork, and local documents.

•      Experience with Library Automation Systems; Sirsi Dynix experience preferred.

•      Ability to use all productivity software including Windows and Microsoft Office programs.

•      Ability to visualize role of Technical Services Department in relationship to other Library Departments.

•      Possess a proactive public service philosophy.

•      Excellent communication skills.

 

Position Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

•      Provides leadership to and supervises Technical services staff.  Includes: hiring, training, supervision and evaluation of staff. Schedules regular Technical Services staff meetings to address the needs of TS staff. 

•      Manages Technical Services budget.  Includes: making budget recommendations to Administration, invoicing collection purchases, and inventory of TS supplies.

•      Provides collection management for PWPL including: acquisitions (not ordering), cataloging, organization, mending, donation management, and dissemination of library materials in a timely fashion. 

•      Collaborate with Superiorland Library Cooperative and Upper Peninsula Region of Library Cooperation to endure bibliographic database quality.  Collaborate on projects with these groups and other catalogers in Michigan.

•      Participates in the Michigan Library community via MLA and other relevant organizations. Demonstrated local community participation.

•      Collaborates with other Library Departments in projects including collection weeding and reorganization; Deletes records and manages database cleanup.

•      Participates in monthly Department Head meetings and serves as liaison between Library Director and Technical Services Staff. Participates in staff committees as needed.

•      Serves as building supervisor when on duty.  Includes addressing: patron issues, security concerns, and potential problems.  Demonstrates the ability to make sound decisions and inform Library Director of issues as they arise.

•      Keeps accurate and relevant statistics and presents a monthly department report to the Library Board.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required to perform each duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•      Customer Service – Customer Service – Provides prompt, attentive, and friendly customer service in person, by phone, or electronically; maintains personal accountability and ownership for providing excellent customer service; seeks and responds to feedback from patrons to improve service; meets commitments; shows willingness to go out of their way to help patrons.

•      Teamwork – Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plans and completes job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including good decision making; collaborates with and supports coworkers by helping out where needed; creates and maintains positive relationships with coworkers; asks for and listens to coworker feedback and incorporates feedback into revised processes; completes work on time and with proper quality; supports cross-training and shares learning with others; understands we are all stewards of the taxpayers.

•      Communication and Media – Communicates ideas and thoughts clearly, accurately, and respectfully; listens to others and seeks to understand others’ perspectives; has knowledge of communication techniques and methods, including alternative ways to inform and educate using electronic media, including, but not limited to: email, Internet, and social media sites. Demonstrates proficient use of the English language.

•      Adaptability – Willingness to take on new challenges and responsibilities; open to change and variety within the workplace; works hard to implement successful change in areas of responsibility; recommends and implements changes to improve processes and customer service.

•      Image – Portrays a positive image of the Library; is a strong public ambassador and promotes Library programs and services during patron interactions. Promotes Library mission and complies with Library policies. Participates in the community as a representative of the Library.

•      Technical – Proficiency in using computers and related software; experience with Library management system software, including cataloging systems and public interface systems.

 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·         The employee frequently is required to:

o   Stand, walk, and sit

o   Use hands and fingers to handle books, paper, and technology

o   Speak and listen to others

o   See and read    

o   Reach with hands and arms

o   Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

·         The employee must be able to lift up to 75 pounds without the assistance of another person. Must be able to frequently lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds.

·         The employee must frequently push, pull, and maneuver full book carts.