Librarian III; Technical Services Division Manager

Position: Librarian III (Technical Services Division Manager)
At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries.
We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You'll join a diverse team of over 1300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world!
* A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
* 401K and 457B Retirement Plans
* PTO earned within first year
* 12 Paid Holidays per year
* Tuition Reimbursement Plan
* Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one
* Supervises all activities of the Technical Services Division.
* Supervises all staff in the Technical Services Division, including scheduling and planning tasks, evaluating work performance, providing appropriate counsel, and maintaining personnel records.
* Oversees and participates in interviews and evaluations of applicants and selection of staff.
* Evaluates staff training needs and plans for the provision of staff training.
* Provides for the training needs of the Technical Services staff by preparing written and oral training presentations as necessary, conducts staff training or delegates training to others as appropriate, and participates in presentations or evaluations of training sessions as necessary.
* Develops objectives, policies, procedures, and plans for the Technical Services Division, including evaluating needs and resources, obtaining appropriate staff input, making decisions, and preparing written information in appropriate formats.
* Works with the Assistant Library Director to ensure that divisional objectives, policies, procedures, and plans support the Library’s mission, goals, and objectives.
* Assists the Assistant Library Director in budget preparation, which involves projecting future needs and setting priorities for the Technical Services Division.
* Oversees the cataloging and processing of all library materials.
* Performs original (including complex) and copy cataloging of all formats of library materials to facilitate their identification, access, and use.
* Interprets and applies Library of Congress subject headings, the Dewey Decimal System, RDA, and the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) manuals in cataloging and classifying library materials.
* Performs database maintenance for bibliographic records and individual library items.
* Loads MARC record files from appropriate sources and vendors for all formats of library materials.
* Supervises and reviews cataloging work assigned to others.
* Supervises the development and maintenance of the Library’s integrated library system (ILS).
* Maintains a financial tracking system for library materials expenditures.
* Submits for payment via Workday or directly pays invoices for library materials.
* Coordinates the provision of all Technical Services-related support activities provided to the Library’s public service divisions.
* Serves as a member of the Library Management Team.
* Takes part in professional conferences and meetings and keeps informed about current professional developments and literature.
* Ensures that all work in the Technical Services Division is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies.
* MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited program.
* Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience.
* A valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina or must be eligible one.
* Must have or be eligible for NC Public Librarian Certification.
* A minimum of two years of experience in original & copy cataloging.
* Experience with MARC records, classification of library materials, and the use of integrated library systems (ILS).
* 3 years of supervisory experience.
* Experience with Workday.
* Experience with NC Cardinal/Evergreen.
* Financial record keeping
* Microsoft Excel
* Acuity, far – clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. Must be able to see from a distance when administering and…