[Asis-l] Job Announcement: Assistant Director for Technical Services in North Carolina

[Patty De Anda]

Library Associates Companies (LAC) is seeking an Assistant Director for Technical Services in a Public Library located in a small-town in North Carolina.  This is an attractive Library located in a town that offers a unique combination of small-town ambiance and big-city attractions. The town is centrally located within driving distance from Charlotte, Fayetteville and the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill triangle. We are seeking a knowledgeable and enthusiastic librarian with a strong technical background and commitment to service who will oversee all aspects of the Library's integrated computing resources and services. This candidate will serve as Technical and Automated Services Librarian and will report to the Director of Library & Information Technology Services. This is a direct-hire fulltime opportunity. The application process includes a criminal background check.  This is a drug-free environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES
* Oversee the development and operation of all library computing resources and services including: acquisition, cataloging, processing and circulation of all library materials as well as the automation of these and other library functions;
* Establishing technical services procedures, creating original cataloging and maintaining all library computer systems;
* Supervising staff and volunteers;
* Plans and implements new technologies to support the Library's mission;
* Provides technical support for new projects;
* Directly supervises all circulation functions and the work of circulation specialists;
* Oversees the provision of original descriptive cataloging, classifications, and appropriate subject headings of book and non-book materials in MARC format;
* Works in tandem with the town IT department in terms of library needs;
* Participate in the development of the Library website.
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QUALIFICATIONS
* Master's degree in Library Science or Information Science from an ALA accredited school is required;
* One or more years of experience managing library automation systems and supporting information technology systems in a library are required; 
* Must have or obtain a valid North Carolina drivers' license;
* Public Library experience a plus;
* Considerable knowledge of library automation;
* Considerable knowledge of bibliographic record structures (including metadata standards) and core library operations such as circulation, cataloging, acquisitions, serials. etc.;
* Working knowledge of MS Office programs;
* Excellent people skills, both oral and written;
* Physical ability to handle the tools of the trade, and to lift/move computers and peripheral equipment.


TO APPLY

* For immediate consideration please email your cover letter and resume to the attention of Joanne Schwarz at, jobs at libraryassociates.com, with a courtesy to, jschwarz at libraryassociates.com. 
* Please reference position title and ID#983 as the subject line of your email; 
* An attractive salary and benefit package is offered;
* Library Associates Companies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that values diversity in the workforce.



 
Patty De Anda
Communications Coordinator
Library Associates Companies
6500 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 2240
Los Angeles, CA 90048
800 987 6794 toll free
323 302 9439 local
323 852 1093 fax
www.libraryassociates.com
pdeanda at libraryassociates.com

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