Develops, coordinates, and manages Henderson Libraries’ digital collections, electronic resources, and digital projects.
Receives supervision from Collection Services Director and higher-level supervisory or management position.
May exercise functional and technical supervision over assigned library specialists, technicians, and volunteers in the absence of the department head. May be designated as person in charge.
ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
Essential and marginal functions and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:
Essential Functions:
Participates in all aspects of the ordering process, including status reports on specific requests.
Participates in all aspects of collection development and maintenance.
Creates, edits, and maintains digital archives and metadata.
Works with community organizations to preserve and promote digital and physical archives.
Manages the physical archives, which include photographs, negatives and print publications.
Tracks expenditures of various funds to ensure the timely purchase of library materials.
Annually prepare the library's integrated system for the fiscal year end by ensuring that the data is accurate and complete.
Enters purchase order in the integrated library system, placing holds for customers when entering customer request orders.
Places orders through purchasing program for library materials, library supplies, or office supplies.
Stays abreast of current digital standards and train staff on any changes.
Performs original cataloging of all types of library materials, including digital and physical formats.
May serve as Person in Charge, as assigned.
Marginal Functions:
Maintains the integrated library system database by adding and deleting item records as necessary.
Maintains orderly appearance of work area.
Reconciles materials orders against invoice and submit to department supervisor for final approval and payment.
Maintains purchasing documentation according to record retention policy.
Creates, pays and receives invoices in the integrated library system.
Creates standing orders in the integrated library system.
Locates and prints invoices from vendors.
Participates in professional associations and activities; reads and reviews professional journals and publications; is aware of current information and trends in public library service.
Attends meetings; may participate in committee service and special events.
Courier duties as necessary, ensuring materials are delivered to the correct locations. Courier duty requires the ability to lift up to 65 lbs.
Promotes library services and programs.
Contacts vendors for information and to resolve problems.
Assists with training staff and volunteers.
May be required to drive personal or library vehicle on library business
Performs related duties as assigned.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
Principles of content description, cataloging and metadata schema and tools, metadata cross-walking, subject analysis, classification and authority control.
Familiarity with copyright issues, digital rights, preservation and technical metadata.
Knowledge of metadata and archival encoding standards, including but not limited to EAD, MARC, XML, and Dublin Core.
Background in developing digital initiatives such as archival projects or database–backed dynamic websites, knowledge of relevant web technologies for digital content delivery.
Theories and practice of public library operations.
Theories and practice of collection development.
Principles of intellectual freedom and the Library Bill of Rights.
Theories and practice of reference service, including basic reference sources.
Theories and practice of library cataloging and classification.
Modern library information technology and how to utilize it in a medium-sized public library.
Modern office methods, practices and procedures including PC usage and basic familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet and other personal computer applications.
Skill in:
Keyboarding at a level necessary for successful job performance.
Computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentation and databases.
Ability to:
Demonstrate excellent customer service.
Learn the integrated library system.
Learn web design principles.
Establish and maintain cooperative, working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Work with the public and staff effectively and efficiently, including handling difficult or dissatisfied people.
Utilize various online databases and other electronic resources.
Use initiative and judgment in a wide variety of situations.
Teach or train library staff members and volunteers how to use library services, products and equipment.
Perform complex clerical and paraprofessional tasks involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative.
Analyze situations carefully and adopt effective courses of action.
Learn various library computer procedures, specialized software applications, and operate library computer equipment.
Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Sort and file alpha numerically and perform basic math computations.
Master's degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited college or university.
Experience with digital projects content management and archival experience preferred.
Must have valid Nevada driver's license, or the ability to obtain one in accordance with state laws.
Normal physical activity includes sitting for extended periods, standing, walking, bending, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, and pushing/pulling up to 75 pounds, upon occasion.
Keyboarding and working at a computer monitor for an extended period required.
Phone usage, reading, speaking, and listening required.
Interaction with library users may include stressful situations related to enforcing library polices or resolving problems.
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Master's degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited college or university.
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Experience with digital projects content management and archival experience preferred.
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Must have valid Nevada driver's license, or the ability to obtain one in accordance with state laws.
Applications accepted through July 12, 2024.