Position:         Head of Technical Services
Deadline:       Open Until Filled
Pay:               $32.00/hour
Hours:              36/week
Benefits:       Health insurance, life insurance, 401k plan, vacation, sick, and personal time

Otis Library, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit association library in Norwich, Connecticut, seeks an organized, detail-oriented, and collaborative Head of Technical Services.  This position offers an opportunity for a library professional who enjoys the technical and organizational aspects of librarianship, takes pride in accurate and accessible collections, and appreciates working with colleagues in a collegial environment. 

Responsibilities: Oversee the acquisition, cataloging, classification, and physical processing of library materials in all formats. Duties include supervising Technical Services staff; managing acquisitions, orders, and budgets; maintaining accurate library holdings records in accordance with library policies and LION Consortium guidelines; preparing departmental reports; processing additions to and withdrawals from the collection; and managing interlibrary loans.  Additional responsibilities such as attending LION meetings, participating in relevant committees, performing special projects, and assisting in other departments may be required. 

Qualifications:  A master’s degree in library and information science (MLIS) or library science (MLS) from an ALA-accredited program is preferred. A combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.  Three to five years of relevant library experience, including supervisory or leadership responsibilities, is preferred.  

Knowledge and skills:  Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills, and keen attention to detail are essential.  Experience with the Sierra ILS is strongly preferred; familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets is desirable. Fluency in English is required; additional language skills are desirable.

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Please email a completed employment application, cover letter, résumé, and letters of recommendation or contact information for three professional references to Kristen MacLeod, Assistant Director, at kmacleod@otislibrarynorwich.org.