Sacramento - Sacramento Public Library - Library Supervisor I

https://www.calopps.org/ViewAgencyJob.cfm?ID=13098

LIBRARY SUPERVISOR I, COLLECTION SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Non Exempt; Represented; $24.34-$32.61 per hour (DOQ)

Apply by November 9, 2012

Note: Only the first 35 qualified applicants will be accepted

Interviews will be held on Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Sacramento Public Library

Library Supervisor I, Collection Services Department

Are you committed to libraries and to public service? Are you looking for a career that offers opportunities, challenges, and variety? The Sacramento Public Library has an opening for a Library Supervisor I in our Collection Services Department. This position bears responsibility for oversight of all acquisitions for the Library system.

Specific duties include the following:

• Implement and coordinate the ordering and receiving of library materials, the processing of materials invoices, and the reporting of materials budget balances;
• Direct, supervise and evaluate the work of four Collection Services staff;
• Serve as Library liaison with sales representatives of publishers and distributors; maintain vendor accounts, order templates and MARC profiles;
• Serve as a resource for staff throughout the Library system, coordinating and collaborating frequently with materials selectors, the finance office, and public services staff;
• Prepare training, technical support and written documentation for the Library’s ILS system;
• Prepare regular statistical reports.

The ideal candidate has experience with library acquisitions, in addition to strong communication skills, an aptitude for detailed work, excellent interpersonal skills, the willingness to lead, and a strong team spirit.

If this sounds like the position for you, we’d love to hear from you! Come join our collaborative and creative team of professionals. We are the fourth largest library system in California, serving one of California’s most diverse counties. Our 28 locations include urban, suburban and rural branches. We offer supportive colleagues, competitive salaries, and a chance for you to shine.

Minimum Qualifications:
1. Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited college or university; or

2. Bachelor’s Degree and one year of customer service experience in providing programs, information and customer service in a library or related setting; or

3. Two years of college and three years of increasingly responsible customer service experience in a library or related setting.;

4. Acquisitions experience is highly desirable and preferred

Applicants must submit: 1) Application; 2) Resume; 3) Cover Letter

Filing Deadline: November 9, 2012

Please note: Only the first 35 qualified applications will be accepted

Questions: Human Resources humanresources@saclibrary.org or 916-264-2758

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate has experience with library acquisitions, in addition to strong communication skills, an aptitude for detailed work, excellent interpersonal skills, the willingness to lead, and a strong team spirit.

Benefits:
This is a full-time career opportunity with benefits. Some of our benefits include:

Choose from Health Net or Kaiser HMO plans 2 different Delta Dental plans VSP Vision Plan Option Short-Term Disability ICMA 457 Deferred Compensation AFLAC Supplemental Insurance Pre- Paid Legal Recognition Program California Public Employment Retirement System (CalPERS)