Job Title: Library Technical Services Supervisor

SUMMARY

Under direction, plans, organizes and supervises library staff responsible for technical services and related activities.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This single-position class is the first full supervisory level in charge of personnel and activities associated with cataloging, processing, and maintaining the library’s materials records database. This position will directly participate in the work of the unit. The position is guided by established policies and procedures, principles of the field, and management personnel.

This class is distinguished from the Senior Library Assistant in that the latter is a lead specialist, whereas this class is a full supervisor with associated authorities and responsibilities.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Positions in this class may be responsible for the full supervision of Library Assistants, Library Aides, and Pages as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Supervises the ordering, receiving and processing of library materials
• Plans and schedules employee shifts, work days, rotation of tasks, and daily or special work assignments.
• Plans, develops, and implements technical services procedures and processes in conjunction with the Library Director and professional staff.
• Plans and reviews the work of Library staff and volunteers.
• Interviews applicants for employment and recommends selection.
• Appraises employee performance, documents disciplinary problems, recommends and carries out disciplinary actions, and recommends merit increases.
• Identifies the need for and recommends or conducts training for employees.
• Maintains statistics and prepares reports regarding technical services activities.
• Develops and supervises implementation of new or revised procedures.
• Conducts special studies, surveys and projects related to technical services.
• Coordinates relationships with vendors and outside contractors within the purview of technical services.
• Stays current with technological and procedural development related to technical services, as well as management practices which involves reading publications, subscribing to relevant lists, attending conferences and workshops, and meeting with colleagues.
• Provides telephone and counter assistance to patrons in the Downtown Library’s Circulation Department as required.
• Performs related duties as required.