Description

Performs professional and supervisory duties in managing the daily operations of the technical services department including cataloging, purchasing and organizing collection, training, professional librarian work; and to aid the Library Director.

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Supervises daily system support activities and daily workflow in the technical services department; ensures timely maintenance of bibliographic and holdings records; communicates with library staff on behalf of technical services and system support; oversees a variety of assignments necessary to effectively manage Technical Services and system support areas and provide overall support to the library’s operations. 

Responsible for cataloging of library materials, catalogs materials through Online Computer Library Center (OCLC), edits holdings, retrieves records and make corrections to the bibliographic and holdings records.
Evaluates materials for correct placement in the library’s online catalog. Ensure accurate and consistent metadata to improve public discovery and browsing.

Evaluates and maintain the adult fiction and nonfiction collection. Makes recommendations for collection development based on community needs, usage levels, and relevance of materials.  Classifies materials, evaluates materials, utilizes statistical data and reports for collection maintenance, and makes withdrawals according to library guidelines.  Also, able to maintain statistics for state accreditation.

Assumes responsibility for the quality control of Machine-Readable Cataloging (MARC) data in local systems, including but not limited to performing cataloging maintenance projects that improve large batches of records running routine quality reports, and executing responses to quality issues.

Assumes responsibility for the ongoing syncing of local MARC information with external databases such as OCLC, including but not limited to performing routine holdings, adds, deletes, and supporting data cleanup. 

Assists in preparing the annual budget, particularly as it relates to cataloging needs. Evaluates and purchases materials for the cataloging department.

Review new publications and collection development materials and make recommendations on materials for acquisition and disposition as appropriate.

Coordinate activities and work with other departments at the library.

Other Important Responsibilities and Duties:
Prepares statistical and other reports and analysis.

Attends workshops, conferences, and professional seminars to stay current with the latest developments and technologies in the field of library and information science.

Ability to supervise cataloging department, plan and assign their work.  Communicates effectively and presents ideas clearly.

Conducts performance reviews for the cataloging clerks. Participates in the recruitment and onboarding of new staff under the direction of the library director.

Performs exceptional internal and external customer service.

Undertakes special projects at the request of the Library Director. Perform other related duties and duties assigned by Director.

May need to attend some Houston Area Database Consortium (HADC) meetings on the Director’s behalf.