Technical Services Supervisor

Technical Services Supervisor, Woburn Public Library (Woburn)

ABOUT WOBURN PUBLIC LIBRARY

Woburn Public Library is a national historic landmark built in 1879, boasting a state-of-the-art new addition that is an architectural marvel. The newly renovated space re-opened to the public in March 2019 and houses a spacious Children’s Room and Teen Room. We are in an exciting time of growth and expansion offering an opportunity to join an extremely talented, hardworking team.

The Woburn Public Library is a recipient of the 2023 American Institute of Architects/American Library Association (AIA/ALA) Library Building Design Award; an award that honors the best in library architecture and design. The Library presents the best work environment both in terms of its physical structure and its amazing team.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Woburn Public Library is seeking a dedicated Technical Services Supervisor to lead the Technical Services team. Under the general direction of the Director and Assistant Director, the Technical Services Supervisor will be responsible for organizing and maintaining the Library’s collection, updating holdings in the Minuteman Library Network database (primarily copy cataloging), managing budgets and vendor relationships, supervising receiving and processing of incoming materials.

The Technical Services Supervisor will also serve on public service desks as needed. This is a full-time, benefited position: 37.5 hours/week including one weeknight and alternate Saturdays.

• Plans and coordinates the activities of the Technical Services Department according to goals established
• Trains and supervises technical services staff in cataloging, database maintenance, and library materials processing
• Schedules the workflow to ensure that materials are ordered, cataloged, and processed in a timely fashion. Monitors, evaluates, and revises workflow as necessary
• Develops and maintains cataloging procedures to facilitate effective and efficient cataloging workflow, quality control, and database management practices
• Oversees and assists in maintaining accuracy of the bibliographic, serial and authority database by generating reports, analyzing and sorting data, and assigning staff to make corrections
• Establishes and maintains communication with all departments in the areas of acquisitions, cataloging, classification, processing, and repair of materials in the Library
• Represents Woburn Public Library in the Minuteman Library Network for all bibliographic functions
• Oversees the use of the Dewey decimal classification and its new editions for proper classification of materials
• Supervises the Library’s preservation activities, including the mending, binding, and replacing of materials in the Library’s general collection
• Participates in departmental, institutional, network and regional professional activities, meetings, and conferences
• Reference desk coverage as needed
• Keeps track of invoicing and budgeting
• Other duties as assigned

• A master’s degree in library science (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA accredited institution
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a librarian, preferably in a public library setting
• Thorough knowledge of library cataloging and subject analysis
• Experience with the Sierra Acquisitions module strongly preferred

Full Time

MLS/Masters

$66,517.67- $77,928.35/year

Commensurate with experience. Includes the city's generous benefits package

Open until filled

TO APPLY

Please submit via email a cover letter and resume (in a single PDF) to Shawna Healey, Human Resources Director,

This is a union position. The City of Woburn is EOE/AA Employer.

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