Job description
Job Duties:
Job Duties Librarian I / II- Material Management
Duties: Job Duties Librarian I / II- Material Management
- Create accurate MARC bibliographic records in a variety of formats for inclusion in the local and OCLC networked databases.
- Analyze print and electronic library materials in order to provide accurate and complete subject, author, and shelf access for customers
- Organize print, non-print, and electronic materials using a variety of classification systems
- Organize previously uncatalogued collections and develop strategy for integration into the library collection.
- Plan and direct retrospective cataloging projects in order to provide current consistent classification and subject access to materials in the catalog
- Work with Technology Services staff to maintain the integrity of the local online integrated library system for accuracy and uniformity of access points or create additions as needed to provide quality customer service.
- Identify the need for and create critical access points in the online integrated library system to facilitate effective and efficient information retrieval.
- Apply complex search strategy theory when creating information access to facilitate effective and efficient information retrieval.
- Explain and interpret to customers the most effective use of the online bibliographic database via written and oral communication, newsletters, programs, and other training methods to facilitate successful data retrieval.
- Manage the library’s collection by establishing criteria and guidelines for implementing system-wide examination of identified sections of the collection
- Recommend collection policy and guidelines to the Support Services Administrator to keep pace with changing library practices and improve service.
- Evaluate and respond to requests for information and materials from internal and external customers to meet their information needs.
- Select appropriate formats to meet the needs of each library location.
- Analyze population trends, the local community, and existing collections to determine the current and future collections
- Develop new objectives and innovative procedures to improve the acquisition and delivery of library materials.
- Analyze expenditures and market trends to recommend budget allocations to the Support Services Administrator.
- Monitor expenditures to keep within budgeted amounts
- Identify, evaluate, and make recommendations to the Support Services Administrator on vendors, publishers, and producers of materials, quality of service, discounts, fill rates and other performance indicators to reduce operating costs and enhance efficiency.
- Evaluate donated materials to determine suitability for inclusion in the collection.
- Develop new objectives and innovative procedures to improve the selection, cataloging, and delivery of library materials.
- Prepare original correspondence to communicate decisions and explain policies to internal and external customers and assist in preparation in responses to library customers’ requests to reconsider library materials.
- Prepare written reports and oral presentations in order to explain cataloging, selection, and collection principles and promote understanding of library collection policies and procedures
- Prepare reports to inform library locations of materials added to the library system.
- Prepare special reports to assist the Support Services Administrator in preparation of budget, RFPs, and other fiscal documents
- Develop and promote library services and programs both within the library community and to library customers.
- Solve problems by applying understanding of bibliographic organization and independent judgment; and advise paraprofessional staff in resolution of issues concerning the library’s catalog and collection.
- Train and mentor entry level paraprofessional staff, volunteers, and interns in the application of bibliographic standards and/or cataloging resources, levels of catalog maintenance, collection development, and processing
- Serve on interview teams to assist in the hiring of library system staff.
- Model organizational values, leadership skills, and quality customer services.
- Participate in policy-setting library and City-wide teams in order to improve current processes and plan future growth.
- Assist City departments and staff, community organizations, businesses and community partners in the acquisition and organization of their unique library resources.
- May supervise librarians and/or paraprofessional staff.
- Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on then current workloads and department needs.
Official City Job Description:
https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/virginia-beach-gov-docs/jobs/JobDescriptions/Librarian-II-Materials-Management-01949.pdf?v=1645791026
Working Conditions:
https://workingcondition-summary-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/B.005815.4.pdf
Minimum Requirements:
Librarian I Minimums: Must be able to obtain a Master's Degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an American Library Association accredited college or university which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position within 12 months of hire date. Failure to obtain an MLIS within 12 months will result in a demotion to the next vacancy where the employee is minimally qualified. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies including, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime when required to meet operational needs.
Librarian II Minimums: Requires a master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited college or university, plus one of the following which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities: a) two (2) years of programming or customer service experience in a library. b) one (1) year of programming or customer service experience in a library and one additional year of customer service experience outside of libraries. c) one (1) year of programming and customer experience in libraries, and one year of supervisory experience SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies including, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime when required to meet operational needs.
Additional Requirements:
DMV Transcript: Not Required
CDL: Not Required
DOT History: Not Required
CPS Check: Not Required
Physical: Not Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Not Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required
Attachments Required: Please attach resume
Preferences:
Experience advanced knowledge of the theory, principles, and practice of library collection analysis.
Strong skills in application of the theory, principles and practice of cataloging, classification, and subject analysis
Experience or advanced knowledge of cataloging rules, standards, and tools such as MARC, RDA, LC subject and genre headings, Dewey Decimal Classification, and the OCLC cataloging system.
Experience in use of integrated library systems, databases, and computers hard and software applications.
Considerable knowledge of effective and efficient online search strategies.
Skills in using print and electronic bibliographic sources.
Ability to work independently, requiring little or no supervision.
Experience communicating, both orally and in writing, with vendors, internal and external customers.
Ability to analyze and synthesize technical reports, application of research and statistical techniques, and preparation of comprehensive reports.
Experience in managing budget and acquisitions in a professional setting
Special Instructions:
Must be able to work rotating shifts (days/evenings/midnights) including weekends and holidays. May be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-Wide emergencies.
Librarian l – Materials Management- Requires a Master’s degree in library Information Science from an American Library Association accredited program or must be able to obtain a Master's Degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an American Library Association accredited college or university which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position within 12 months of hire date. Failure to obtain an MLIS within 12 months will result in a demotion to the next vacancy where the employee is minimally qualified.(A.7, $47,565.90 - $73,727.15)
Librarian II – Materials Management - Requires a Master’s degree in library Information Science from an American Library Association accredited program, plus two (2) years of professional/administrative library work. (A.9, $52,441.40 - $81,284.17)
Actual job level (Materials Management Librarian I or Materials Management Librarian II) will be determined based on the qualifications of the selected applicant and made part of the job offer.
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VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.
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