From: Lisa Krekelberg <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 3:44 PM
To: School of Information Sciences <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Job posting: Technical Services Manager in Johnson City, TN

Hello,

Do you have a way to share employment opportunities with your alumni? Johnson City is just over 100 miles northeast of Knoxville, so I would think some of your recent graduates may be interested in applying for this position. Thank you!

Technical Services Manager

Johnson City Public Library is seeking a full-time Technical Services Manager. The Technical Services Manager performs supervisory work in managing and directing the Technical Services staff and professional work overseeing the acquisition, cataloging and processing of materials for the library’s collection. This position performs original cataloging as necessary and other duties as assigned.

Candidates must have a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of library science; experience with an Integrated Library System (ILS); the ability to plan, organize, and manage a public library acquisitions and cataloging department; the ability to maintain complex statistical records; a thorough knowledge of the library's collection; the ability to work as part of the collection development team to develop a varied, balanced collection of books, periodicals, and other materials available to library patrons of all ages; considerable knowledge of library routine and procedures; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with library personnel, local library consortium and patrons; and a working knowledge of the practical application of computer operations and procedures.

A master's degree in library science and three years of professional library experience is required. Three to five years of management/supervisory experience is desired, SirsiDynix Symphony experience is preferred. This is a full-time position with benefits. Starting pay is $42,286 annually. This is an exempt position and the typical schedule will be 40 hours per week.

Email resume, cover letter describing your interest and qualifications and names of three references to Cathy Griffith, Interim Director, Johnson City Public Library, [log in to unmask]. Please put Technical Services Manager in the subject line. This position is open until filled.

Lisa Krekelberg

Interim Director

Johnson City Public Library

100 West Millard Street

Johnson City, TN 37604

423-434-4457 phone

423-434-4469 fax

http://www.jcpl.net/

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