Library Technical Services Manager
Sarasota County Government
SARASOTA, FL
About the Position
Administration
Direct and supervise all functions of Technical Services Operations, including collection development, acquisitions, receipt, cataloging, processing, and delivery of library materials.
Develop and implement technical services policies and procedures, and provide recommendations for improving operational efficiencies.
Working with the Manager of Internal Operations, develop and implement Performance Measures related to the receipt, processing, and release of materials to the libraries to ensure customer satisfaction.
Maintain a strong understanding of integrated library systems and current cataloging practices, including those for special collections and historical archives.
Manage proactive assessments of fraud awareness, prevention, detection, and risk mitigation activities in the area of responsibility; oversee financial, compliance, operational, and performance audits; review audit findings and ensure appropriate controls are established and implemented.
Supervise cataloging efforts of all library materials according to relevant bibliographic control standards; leads the maintenance of the catalog to ensure that library users have optimal access to the collection.
Make difficult technical decisions, including the creation, use, and management of MARC records according to nationally accepted standards.
Ensure that team members participate in setting the unit, library, and system goals and contribute to decision-making through training, practice, and evaluation.
Collaborate with co-workers to support the team process and coordinate activities with the Internal Operations Manager.
Participate as team leader or member in special projects. Provide leadership and create a work environment that encourages participation and problem-solving. Hire, coach, and mentor staff.
Develop and implement standards of service that ensure the prompt and efficient resolution of each inquiry by internal and external customers, delivered with the utmost respect and courtesy.
Meet with vendors and publishers.
Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Master's degree in library and information science from an American Library Association-accredited institution.
Three (3) years of supervisory experience in a public library.
Valid Florida driver’s license.
Three (3) years of experience in a cataloging position in a library technical services division.
- If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)
- Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
- For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information.
- Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
- Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)