METROPOLITAN
GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE & DAVIDSON COUNTY
Department of Human Resources
Invites
Applications For The Position Of:
I S Applications Analyst 2 – Limitless Libraries
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Must Apply on line at: www.nashville.gov
Open Competitive Job Announcement
SALARY:
$45,432 - $51,488 /Year
ISSUE DATE: 4/29/2011
FINAL FILING DATE: 5/13/2011
THE POSITION:
This position in the Metro Public Library provides
leadership and expertise in evaluating and selecting information resources in
all formats; in bringing awareness of information issues into collaborative
relationships with teachers, administrators, students, and others. Acts as
the lead library technology contact with Metro Schools Must have the
ability to analyze school curriculum requirements and identify and develop
collections that meet those requirements. Ability to communicate
effectively with school and library administrators to align library needs and
instructional goals, to plan appropriate actions, and follow up with their
implementation.
There may be some walking, standing, bending, lifting objects that weigh 20-50 lbs.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
· Installs, troubleshoots and maintains information technology applications hardware and software related to joint projects with Metro schools
· Meets with sales vendors and reviews new products
· Reviews and selects library material in all formats
· Adheres to budgetary restrictions and prepares budget reports
· Communicates with school library media specialists and administrators
· Assists in the maintenance and weeding of library collections
· Trains professional and paraprofessional staff on collection maintenance
· Prepares bibliographies
· Maintains affiliations with professional library organizations
· Performs administrative duties as required
· Reads reports and performs statistical analysis as required
· Writes reports, letters, and memos
· Attends meetings and participates on committees as required
· May perform clerical and paraprofessional duties as assigned
· Keeps abreast of new trends in collection development and acquisitions
· Adheres to library Customer Service Guidelines
· Assists with moving materials between locations as well as adding and withdrawing preview and gift materials from the system
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's Degree in
Library Science from an accredited college or university, eligibility for
Tennessee State Certification as a School Library Media Specialist, and 2 years
of related professional experience. Valid “Class D” Driver’s License
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITES:
· Knowledge of MNPS automated collection development processes
· School library media experience
· Previous professional experience in a high School setting
· Background in instructional technology
· Background in curriculum development
· Knowledge of MS Word and Excel applications
**An
Incomplete application or missing documents may result in disqualification.**
Fill in complete work history, do not attach resume in lieu of requested information.
To view entire job announcement, go to: http://www.nashville.gov/hr_benefits/jobs/employment_center.htm