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PINE MOUNTAIN R EGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM 218 Perry Street. P. O. Box 709 * Manchester, GA 31816-0709 Telephone 706-846-2186 Facsimile 706-846-8455 May 27,2011 University of Tennessee Dr. Edwin M. Cortez, Director College of Communication and Information School of Information Sciences 451 Communication Building Knoxville, TN 37996 Dear Dr. Cortez: I am writing you to ask your assistance in recruiting a candidate for a vacant position in the Pine Mountain Regional Library System. The position is head of the Library System Technical Services Department. The person will also serve as supervisor of a branch within the Library System. I have enclosed a copy of the announcement that has been developed for the position. If you prefer a digital version, I can e-mail a copy to yourself or another of your faculty. Please share the announcement with anyone that you feel fits the position and would be interested. You may also want to refer them to our web site, http://www.pinemtnlibrary.org . Sincerely, Charles B. Gee [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Regional Library Director Enc.: 2 Serving Meriwether * Talbot * Taylor * Upson Counties PINE MOUNTAIN REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM 218 Perry Street . P O. Box 709 * Manchester, GA 31816*0709 Telephone 706*846*2186 Facsimile 706*846*8455 Technical Services Coordinator General Statement of Duties: A senior department head performing administrative and professional library work under the immediate supervision of the Regional Library Director. Minimum Qualifications: * Master in Library Science from a school or college accredited by the American Library Association * Hold or be able to obtain a G5 or above Georgia Certification of Librarianship * Hold or be able to obtain a valid Georgia driver's license * US citizen or legal alien Local Duties: Talbot County * Supervise all local staff members at branch * Supervise all branch activities * Speak to local civic groups about library programs and needs * Assist local staff to understand and follow library system policies and procedures * Consults and assists on local projects and problem solutions * Provide reference services to local patrons, as needed * Select library materials to meet local interests and needs * Keep Director informed of local activities and needs * Plan and assist in special projects * Supervises maintenance of local collection * Interview and recommends to the Director hiring of local staff members Regional Duties: * Catalogues all purchased or donated materials * Supervises processing of materials * Supervises department staff members * Maintains library catalog within Evergreen and OCLC * Familiarity with RDA and FRBR * Assists in the selection and development of the library system collection, according to the Collection Development Policy * Advises Director on trends in area of library expertise * Advises Director on library system activities, policies and procedures. * Assists in providing reference services to all branches of the library system * Assist with special projects anywhere within region (i.e. moving an existing branch or establishing a new library) * Other duties as assigned Technical Services Librarian Posted by: Pine Mountain Regional Library System Posted date: 5-27-11 Location: Pine Mountain Regional Library System, Manchester, GA Cindy Lancaster Technology Coordinator IT Administrator II University of Tennessee School of Information Sciences 1345 Circle Park Dr. Suite 451 Knoxville, TN 37996 865.974.1405 [log in to unmask]<blocked::mailto:[log in to unmask]>