What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Services Manager (Library) position at Mechanics' Institute?
ABOUT MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE
The Mechanics’ Institute (Institute) was founded in 1854 and is one of San Francisco’s enduring arts and culture institutions, described by the San Francisco Chronicle as a “vibrant cultural oasis”. Located in a historic building in downtown San Francisco, the Institute offers a vibrant full-service library, a world-renowned chess club providing expert instruction and opportunities for competition for youth and adults, and a robust calendar of cultural events, programs, and classes. The Institute engages local, national, and international audiences with in-person and virtual programs and services.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Technical Services Manager is responsible for providing leadership, oversight, and management of all library technical services operations : acquisitions, cataloging, serials, e-resources, systems administration, and the integrated library system. The position requires cataloging experience, familiarity with original cataloging practices, and a strong understanding of technology. The Technical Services Manager will supervise paraprofessional staff and will participate in management team and collection development activities. The Technical Services Manager also provides customer service, instruction, and programming to support the use of the library collection. Teamwork, flexibility, and organizational skills are key to the role. The position is full-time, fully onsite, and will be required to work some evenings and weekends.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Provide oversight and management of all library technical service operations including acquisitions, cataloging, serials, systems administration, and the ILS.
- Oversee the cataloging and maintenance of accurate up-to-date records in the library catalog and work towards improving the overall discovery of information.
- Assist with the annual budget process for print and e-resource collections via analysis of usage reports and data provided by service providers.
- Manage updates, configurations, and the essential tasks necessary to maintain catalog functionality.
- Supervise up to 4 departmental staff and volunteers, and participate in management team activities.
- Provide regularly scheduled professional contact, engagement programming, and direct instruction to patrons and guests.
- Manage assigned areas of the library collection to maintain, enhance, and promote its use.
- Participate in the development of library policies and procedures and in staff development and continuing education activities.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The qualifications listed in this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and / or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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