Job Description
Library Technical Services Assistant Tennessee Department of State Tennessee State Library and Archives
Stones River Regional Library Location of Position: Stones River Regional Library - Murfreesboro, TN Mission: The mission of the Office of the Secretary of State is to exceed the expectations of our customers, the taxpayers, by operating at the highest levels of accuracy, cost-effectiveness, and accountability in a customer-centered environment.
Supervisor: Regional Library Director.
About the Stones River Regional Library: The Stones River Regional Library staff is a supportive and creative team that works together to improve public library services in 26 libraries across 11 counties in Middle Tennessee. Our counties supported include Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Franklin, Grundy, Marion, Moore, Rutherford, Trousdale, Warren, and Wilson counties. The regional headquarters is located in Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, approximately 34 miles south of Nashville. The city offers a revitalized downtown bustling with shops and restaurants, and is home to Middle Tennessee State University. The Stones River region includes several state parks that offer a wealth of opportunities for outdoor activities and is within easy driving distance to the numerous shops, restaurants, historic sites, and musical events in the Middle Tennessee area. If you are looking for rewarding and challenging work in a beautiful and fast-growing area of the state, apply for this position today.
Summary: An employee in this classification performs cataloging and acquisitions support work as required for the public libraries in the regional library system. The employee will be assigned to work in a specific regional library and with specific public libraries. The employee will be expected to travel throughout the region and to attend meetings and training programs at the State Library and Archives in Nashville or in other areas of the state.
Duties/Responsibilities: - Approves and finalizes electronic orders of materials for member libraries.
- Tracks expenditures for materials by library and fund.
- Reports expenditure information to the Regional Director and member libraries on a regular basis.
- Provides cataloging training and support for member libraries.
- Provides original cataloging records for member libraries when MARC records are not available.
- Assists local librarians in material selection.
- Provides group and one-on-one training for using acquisitions/cataloging resources.
- Assists libraries with procuring preprocessed materials.
- Assists Technical Services Administrator with developing statewide standards and services.
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications: Education and Experience: - Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and three years of library work, during which at least one year should be in cataloging and/or acquisitions.
- Any combination of education and experience that provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work may be substituted.
Knowledge and Abilities: - Must possess skills in the operation of a variety of computer software applications including Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, and other business applications.
- Demonstrate knowledge of library technical procedures.
- Possess flexibility in accepting new responsibilities and learning new concepts for information processing and /or office procedures.
- Ability to utilize initiative and judgment in applying established library principles and procedures to new, difficult, or unusual problems and in determining when the assistance of a professional librarian is needed.
- Strong organizational skills, including the ability to establish priorities, follow project timelines, and meet project deadlines.
- Communicate effectively with diverse groups and individuals with strong interpersonal, verbal, and written skills.
- Ability to work unsupervised in a conscientious manner.
- Requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, and speaking.
- Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule and travel independently throughout the region and the state.
- Must possess a good driving record and a valid driver’s license.
- Must exhibit the ability to be a positive influence within the region and while representing the region.
- Ability to work collegially as part of a team.
Physical Requirements - Ability to move and lift materials of 20 pounds.
- Ability to stoop, bend, and lift to file and retrieve materials
- Ability to work in an environment with books and materials that contain dust and other allergens.
Health, Safety, and Collections Security - Assist the organization in creating a safe and healthy working environment by working safely with the equipment provided.
- Follow instructions given for health and safety purposes and immediately report any unsafe working practices or hazardous working conditions.
- Take whatever measures are necessary to protect regional library material from loss, mutilation, or theft.
Salary: $43,008 annually plus the State of Tennessee benefits package.
Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Local area, Immediate start, Flexible hours,