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REVISED Records Manager/Special Projects Librarian, Librarian II Administration Full-time position, exempt Vacancy: 12-ML-8A SUMMARY: Reporting to the Associate Director for HR, Finance and Administration, this is highly responsible professional library work which involves Records Management as well as other special projects. Records Manager/Special Projects Librarian is expected to use acquired knowledge and skills in the performance of specialized library duties. Performs related work as required. REQUIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Applicant must have the following: 1. Attainment of B.A. or B.S. from an accredited university/college. 2. Attainment of a graduate degree in Library and/or Information Science from an ALA-accredited university. Preferred: 1. Experience in records management. 2. Experience with project management. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS Good knowledge of professional library principles, practices and procedures. Demonstrated ability to: 1. Handle both routine operations and long-range planning; 2. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and other staff; 3. Supervise, train and evaluate support staff (if assigned); 4. Schedule department staff and work flow for maximum effectiveness (if assigned); 5. Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to groups and individuals; 6. Be proficient on the computer with various software. Preferred: 1. Excellent organizational skills and proven attention to detail. 2. Demonstrated interpersonal skills. GENERAL DUTIES 1. Records management: responsible for inventorying library records, working with the Louisiana State Archives Division to establish new records retention schedules and to ensure the appropriate disposition of records eligible for destruction; training and advising Library staff in records management practices; participating in Library decision-making for issues such as microfilming, digital imaging, storage, and disposal; working with Library IT staff to provide input on records management requirements when the Library is designing or enhancing automated systems that will contain public records; responding to public questions regarding Library records and records management practices; reports annually to the Division regarding the Library's compliance with records management statues and rules. The position requires the ability to work with both hardcopy and digital document collections producing file plans, thesauri, authority lists, indices and other finding aids. The position also requires the ability to work closely with staff from various departments as well as with local and state governmental employees. 2. Special Projects: will be responsible for working on various special projects under the direction of the Project Coordinator or other staff as appropriate. 3. Reports: Assists in the preparation of reports and maintenance of records. 4. Professional Development: Attends meetings of appointed committees, and workshops and conferences; meets monthly with supervisor for work plan meeting. 5. Other duties as required. THE LIBRARY Shreve Memorial Library System is one of the largest public library systems in Louisiana, with twenty-one branches and one bookmobile. The library system has a combined holdings of over 665,000 items and an annual budget which exceeds $19,000,000. The library has a staff of 250 (169 FTE). THE AREA Shreveport (and sister city Bossier City) are two progressive cities in Northwest Louisiana steeped in Southern style. Shreveport and Bossier City are rich in attractions, festivals, cultural activities and fine food. Shreveport-Bossier serves as the trade and cultural center of the 200-mile radius extending into Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas, known as the Ark-La-Tex. Some of the attractions include horse racing from Louisiana Downs, one of the national's largest thoroughbred racetracks, the American Rose Center, North America's largest park dedicated to the rose, theater, ballet, opera, a symphony, museums, outdoor recreation at local lakes and parks, five dockside river boat casinos with entertainment districts on both sides of the Red River, a variety of festivals year-round, and family attractions including a Sci-Port Discovery Center and IMAX theater and a water-park. With a low cost of living, Shreveport is a desirable place to live. http://www.shreveport-bossier.org/ SCHEDULE This is an exempt position with basic schedule of Monday - Friday during regular business hours. Occasional schedule changes may be required as related to assigned projects. BENEFITS 12 days vacation/year (with increases every other year to a maximum of 22 days), 11 paid holidays/year + 1 personal day, 15 days sick leave/year. Medical, dental and life insurance; library pays 70% of employee's and dependents' insurance premiums. Excellent retirement system with the City of Shreveport. Tuition reimbursement available, after one year of employment. Good library support for continuing education and attendance at conferences. APPLICATION DEADLINE Review of resumes will begin immediately and resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. STARTING DATE Two weeks after selection SALARY $781/week + benefits CONTACT: A Shreve Memorial library application must be submitted to be considered for a position; applications available at all SML locations or at the library's website: www.shreve-lib.org<http://www.shreve-lib.org/>. Send resume and applications to Jennie Paxton, Associate Director for HR, Finance and Administration, Shreve Memorial Library, P.O. Box 21523, Shreveport, LA 71120-1523. A criminal background check and a drug screening are part of the pre-hire process. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, non-job related physical or mental disability, veterans' status, sexual orientation or gender identity. Our facilities are non-smoking facilities. July 5, 2012, revised September 18, 2012