Library Technical Services Director implements use of technology for library technical services operations. Develops policy and plan regarding materials acquisition budget, cataloging, serials and electronic licensing. Being a Library Technical Services Director requires a master's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Library Technical Services Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Library Technical Services Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Located between the Stillaguamish River and the Cascade foothills in Arlington, Washington, the Arlington Library is a vibrant community hub that serves a growing and diverse population. Arlington Library is a medium-sized community library within Sno-Isle Libraries’ northern service area that circulates nearly 10,000 items a month and hosts a wide range of programming and events for all ages.
The successful candidate will serve our community by assisting customers at the library circulation desk, answering phones, processing library material, registering customers for library cards, and performing other circulation tasks based on library needs. Excellent customer service and equity, diversity, and inclusion support are highly valued qualifications. The person in this position will be working 28 hours per week; four seven-hour shifts every Tuesday and Saturday, with alternating Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays. The ability to adapt to future scheduling and location needs is essential.
This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME Council 2.
Sno-Isle Libraries is committed to embedding equity into our organization. As we engage in equity work, it’s important to have a good foundation to frame the work and then provide training opportunities to build skills and knowledge.
We value and embrace the unique experiences our staff members bring to the organization and recognize how their experiences improve the service we provide.
As a valued member of Sno-Isle Libraries, the person selected for this position is eligible for sick leave, vacation leave, paid holidays, comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement savings, life insurance, and flexible healthcare and day care spending accounts. For more information about these benefits, visit our Employment webpage.
Functions listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
The position may report to a Library Circulation Supervisor or Library Manager I, depending on the size of the library. Although direct supervision is not a normal part of this position's work, incumbents may be called on to provide task direction to Page staff and library volunteers in absence of a supervisor.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position can be acquired by a combination of experience and education including:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Most of the work is carried out within a generally accessible, safe, indoor environment. While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent must identify and organize library materials such as books, audiobooks, and DVDs based on small-print numbers and alphabetical characters; scan and inspect library materials including opening media cases; and operate computers for extended periods of time.
An incumbent must occasionally move objects or materials weighing up to 35 pounds, including transfer of books and other materials to carts or shelves of varying heights. Incumbents may be required to move carts of books and other materials about the building for extended periods of time, and frequently remain stationary at one workstation for extended periods of time.
The incumbent must regularly communicate with coworkers and members of the public. These contacts and situations are deemed to be generally safe and free of undue stress, but require incumbents to be cordial, helpful, and skilled in interpersonal relations with others both in the public and within the Library District.
The following questions will be asked during the application process for this position and will be considered during the application evaluation:
Sno-Isle Libraries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. This and all Sno-Isle Libraries' positions are subject to transfer.
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