Technical Services Division Head

Technical Services Division Head, Haverhill Public Library (Haverhill)

* This job will be available due to a retirement*

Performs all duties related to the processing of librarymaterials as needed including: labeling, stamping, covering,and any other handling required. Knowledge and experience with RDA, Dewey Decimal Classification, Library of Congress Subject Headings, and MARC format to catalog a variety of materials. Will work regular shifts at the circulation deskand should be comfortable with the circulation of librarymaterials including checkouts, check-ins, renewals, patronregistration, reserves, and collection of fines and fees.

May be asked to fill in at the Youth Services or Circulationdesks. Represents the library in a pleasant and helpful manner in all aspects of work.

Works under the supervision of the Assistant Director,ultimately reports to the Director

Supervises Tech Services assistants and volunteers, with guidance from Assistant Director. May be asked to serve asmanager in absence of a Department Head.

• Processes materials.
• Oversees iPage/online ordering system
• Stays up to date on industry standards and changes;participates in MVLC committee meetings
• Provides timely feedback to Assistant Director and Director on anything related to Tech Services, includingi
  
  Page/ordering/processing/budget; alerts admin to problems
• Assists other staff members in tech services related tasks, troubleshoots
• Oversees the smooth operation of the Tech Servicesdepartment and all related processes, while reporting directly to admin
• Regularly deals with vendors and relevant MVLC staff members
• Recommends products and services to admin

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to bend and stoop; stand andwalk on a frequent basis; lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds; must be able to effectively communicate with the public.

Bachelors Degree required, MLS degree preferred

Previous library experience, 1-3 years

• Ability to meet people easily and get along well with others.
• Ability to express oneself clearly, concisely andpleasantly in the English language both orally, in personand over the phone, and in writing.
• Ability to handle minute detail and repetitive tasks.
• Accurate typing and word processing skills.
• Ability to learn new skills quickly.
• Ability to handle situations with tact, courtesy,initiative, resourcefulness, good judgment and punctuality.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently, meet deadlines, and stay organized.

40 hours per week, will include evenings and rotatingweekends.

Full Time

BA/BS

$995.24- $1,188.72/week

• Ability to meet people easily and get along well with others.
• Ability to express oneself clearly, concisely andpleasantly in the English language both orally, in personand over the phone, and in writing.
• Ability to handle minute detail and repetitive tasks.
• Accurate typing and word processing skills.
• Ability to learn new skills quickly.
• Ability to handle situations with tact, courtesy,initiative, resourcefulness, good judgment and punctuality.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently, meet deadlines, and stay organized.

40 hours per week, will include evenings and rotatingweekends.

Full Time

BA/BS

$995.24- $1,188.72/week

Starting salary based on qualifications, steps on union pay scale to follow

Open until filled, priority given to applications received by September 11, 2026