Library Technical Services Director jobs in Ohio

Date: October 10, 2023
Location: Main Library/Technical Services
Hours: Full-Time (40 hours), includes evenings and may include weekend hours
Salary: Grade 18, $71,177.60/year (Exempt)

ABOUT THE LIBRARY

Since 1874, the Akron-Summit County Public Library (ASCPL) has been an essential community asset. We’ve been recognized nationally as one of the finest public libraries in the United States due to our excellent customer service, collaborative community involvement, and high level of customer and employee satisfaction. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays, voluntary benefits (health, dental, and vision), ASCPL-provided life insurance, and retirement through the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The ASCPL is hiring a Technical Services Coordinator to lead a team of employees to support our Mission Statement to provide resources for learning and leisure, information services, meeting spaces, and programs for all ages that support, improve, and enrich individual, family, and community life.

The Technical Services Coordinator supervises employees, provides direction and motivation, coaches, trains and develops, hires, and manages performance to organization goals and expectations; serves as a key member of management; understands the organization, financials, industry, customers, and strategy; manages budgets and resources effectively and efficiently; knows and understands organization’s financial position; manages vendors and outside service providers effectively; sets expectations and holds them accountable; catalogs and classifies Library materials according to AACRII, Dewey, MARC, OLLC, and LCSH protocols; oversees the acquisition, cataloging, and processing of Library materials; maintains authority control for the structuring and maintenance functions of the ILS and ASCPL holdings display in OCLC; resolves cataloging problems; communicates and collaborates with Collection Development, Public Service agencies, and the ILS Specialist; handles special projects, searches, and custom work; works collaboratively as a member of the Public Services Team on projects related to Library use and contributes regularly to Administrative teams; participates as a representative of the Library at local and state professional conferences, meetings, and workshops; and performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Required: Master’s degree in Library and Information Science. Knowledge of library services and operations. Knowledge of the principles and practices of library science. Knowledge of Cataloging of the Integrated Library System (ILS), including AACRII, Dewey, MARC, and LCSH, and OCLC input and tagging. Knowledge of the principles of intellectual freedom as they apply to public libraries. Skill in customer service principles, practices, and programs. Ability to plan, implement, and manage change within the agency, division, and/or organization. Ability to use a computer and job-related software or systems applicable to the essential functions of the job. Ability to pass criminal background and education verification checks.

Preferred: 5 to 7 or more years of relevant library experience. 2 to 5 years of supervisory experience.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:

Open until filled

For consideration, applicants for this position must either submit a resume and a cover letter indicating previous applicable experience and training or complete an Employment Application in the Human Resources Department at Main Library. Email resumes to library-HR@akronlibrary.org or mail them to:

Human Resources
Akron-Summit County Public Library
60 South High Street
Akron, OH 44326-0001

The Akron-Summit County Public Library Is An Equal Opportunity Employer