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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
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:
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Master in Library Science from a
school or college accredited by the American Library Association
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Hold or be able to obtain a G5 or above Georgia Certification of Librarianship
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Hold or be able to obtain a valid Georgia driver’s license
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US citizen or legal alien
Local Duties: Talbot County
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Supervise all local staff members at branch
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Supervise all branch activities
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Speak to local civic groups about library programs and needs
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Assist local staff to understand and follow library system policies and procedures
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Consults and assists on local projects and problem solutions
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Provide reference services to local patrons, as needed
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Select library materials to meet local interests and needs
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Keep Director informed of local activities and needs
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Plan and assist in special projects
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Supervises maintenance of local collection
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Interview and recommends to the Director hiring of local staff members
Regional Duties:
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Catalogues all purchased or donated materials
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Supervises processing of materials
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Supervises department staff members
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Maintains library catalog within Evergreen and OCLC
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Familiarity with RDA and FRBR
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Assists in the selection and development of the library system collection, according to the Collection Development Policy
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Advises Director on trends in area of library expertise
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Advises Director on library system activities, policies and procedures.
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Assists
in providing reference
services to all branches of the library system
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Assist with special projects anywhere within region (i.e. moving an existing branch or establishing a new library)
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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