[Michlib-l] Job Posting / Technical Services Librarian / Marquette, Michigan

Tue Sep 6 11:48:33 EDT 2016

Sorry, I nearly forgot to put in the application deadline: September 30th.

On Tue, Sep 6, 2016 at 11:35 AM, Bruce MacDonald <bmacdona at gmail.com> wrote:

> The Peter White Public Library is looking for an innovative, customer
> service minded Librarian to lead our Technical Services Department!
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> For more information about the Peter White Public Library visit:
> http://pwpl.info.
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> Employment application may be found at http://www.pwpl.info/index.
> php/employment.
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> Marquette is located in Michigan’s beautiful Upper Peninsula, which offers
> four seasons of outdoor recreation. On the shores of magnificent Lake
> Superior, the area enjoys life at a different pace.  In addition to
> unmatched natural beauty, the area boasts a strong cultural presence in the
> arts and music, a university, excellent school systems, and an outstanding
> sense of community.  For more information about the city of Marquette and
> the surrounding area, please visit:
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> http://www.mqtcty.org and http://www.marquettechamber.com.
> <http://www.marquettechamber.com>
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> To Apply:
>
> Please send resume, cover letter which specifically addresses
> qualifications and essential functions of this job, and PWPL application to:
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> Andrea Ingmire
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> Peter White Public Library
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> 217 N Front St
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> Marquette, MI 49855
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> Email to: aing at pwpl.info
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> Fax to: 906-226-1783
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>
> (Job description follows)
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> *Technical Services Librarian*
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> AFSCME Designation: Union Employee
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> Supervises: Technical Services staff
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> Reports To: Library Director
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> Classification: Full-Time 39 hours per week
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> FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
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> Benefits: Full benefits, including membership in Michigan Library
> Association
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> Pay rate:  $42,040 - $45,790 / year (new contract currently under
> negotiation)
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> Position Purpose:
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> Department Head position responsible for directing, planning and
> implementing all activities related to the acquisition, cataloging,
> classification and processing of library materials.
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> Education and/or Experiences Qualifications:
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> To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the following
> education and/or experience:
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> •      MLS from an ALA accredited Library and/or Information Science
> Program.
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> •      Two years’ relevant library work experience, preferred original
> cataloging experience and shared automation system cataloging experience.
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> •      Knowledge of RDA and AACR2, MARC Bibliographic and Authority
> Formats, OCLC and LCSH and ability to create original catalog records.
> Formats cataloged include: print books, DVD’s, Music CD’s, CD Books,
> Artwork, and local documents.
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> •      Experience with Library Automation Systems; Sirsi Dynix experience
> preferred.
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> •      Ability to use all productivity software including Windows and
> Microsoft Office programs.
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> •      Ability to visualize role of Technical Services Department in
> relationship to other Library Departments.
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> •      Possess a proactive public service philosophy.
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> •      Excellent communication skills.
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> Position Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
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> •      Provides leadership to and supervises Technical services staff.  Includes:
> hiring, training, supervision and evaluation of staff. Schedules regular
> Technical Services staff meetings to address the needs of TS staff.
>
> •      Manages Technical Services budget.  Includes: making budget
> recommendations to Administration, invoicing collection purchases, and
> inventory of TS supplies.
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> •      Provides collection management for PWPL including: acquisitions
> (not ordering), cataloging, organization, mending, donation management, and
> dissemination of library materials in a timely fashion.
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> •      Collaborate with Superiorland Library Cooperative and Upper
> Peninsula Region of Library Cooperation to endure bibliographic database
> quality.  Collaborate on projects with these groups and other catalogers
> in Michigan.
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> •      Participates in the Michigan Library community via MLA and other
> relevant organizations. Demonstrated local community participation.
>
> •      Collaborates with other Library Departments in projects including
> collection weeding and reorganization; Deletes records and manages database
> cleanup.
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> •      Participates in monthly Department Head meetings and serves as
> liaison between Library Director and Technical Services Staff. Participates
> in staff committees as needed.
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> •      Serves as building supervisor when on duty.  Includes addressing:
> patron issues, security concerns, and potential problems.  Demonstrates
> the ability to make sound decisions and inform Library Director of issues
> as they arise.
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> •      Keeps accurate and relevant statistics and presents a monthly
> department report to the Library Board.
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> Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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> The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills
> and/or abilities required to perform each duty satisfactorily. Reasonable
> accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to
> perform the essential functions.
>
> •      Customer Service – Customer Service – Provides prompt, attentive,
> and friendly customer service in person, by phone, or electronically;
> maintains personal accountability and ownership for providing excellent
> customer service; seeks and responds to feedback from patrons to improve
> service; meets commitments; shows willingness to go out of their way to
> help patrons.
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> •      Teamwork – Cooperates and works together with all co-workers;
> plans and completes job duties with minimal supervisory direction,
> including good decision making; collaborates with and supports coworkers by
> helping out where needed; creates and maintains positive relationships with
> coworkers; asks for and listens to coworker feedback and incorporates
> feedback into revised processes; completes work on time and with proper
> quality; supports cross-training and shares learning with others;
> understands we are all stewards of the taxpayers.
>
> •      Communication and Media – Communicates ideas and thoughts clearly,
> accurately, and respectfully; listens to others and seeks to understand
> others’ perspectives; has knowledge of communication techniques and
> methods, including alternative ways to inform and educate using electronic
> media, including, but not limited to: email, Internet, and social media
> sites. Demonstrates proficient use of the English language.
>
> •      Adaptability – Willingness to take on new challenges and
> responsibilities; open to change and variety within the workplace; works
> hard to implement successful change in areas of responsibility; recommends
> and implements changes to improve processes and customer service.
>
> •      Image – Portrays a positive image of the Library; is a strong
> public ambassador and promotes Library programs and services during patron
> interactions. Promotes Library mission and complies with Library policies.
> Participates in the community as a representative of the Library.
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> •      Technical – Proficiency in using computers and related software;
> experience with Library management system software, including cataloging
> systems and public interface systems.
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> Physical Demands
>
> The physical demands described here are representative of those that must
> be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of
> this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
> disabilities to perform the essential functions.
>
> ·         The employee frequently is required to:
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> o   Stand, walk, and sit
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> o   Use hands and fingers to handle books, paper, and technology
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> o   Speak and listen to others
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> o   See and read
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> o   Reach with hands and arms
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> o   Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
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> ·         The employee must be able to lift up to 75 pounds without the
> assistance of another person. Must be able to frequently lift and/or carry
> objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
>
> ·         The employee must frequently push, pull, and maneuver full book
> carts.
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