Coordinator, Technical Services

Job Description

CSN Libraries is looking for a collaborative, collegial individual to serve as our Technical Services Coordinator. This position is the head of Technical Services at CSN Libraries, reporting directly to the Library Director. In collaboration with the Library Director, departmental librarians, and other technical services staff, the Technical Services Coordinator is responsible for all planning, researching, developing, implementing, and evaluating activities and services associated with technical services operations for CSN Libraries, which include acquisitions, cataloging, and materials processing (electronic and physical). Additionally, this position is responsible for direct supervision and guidance of the Technical Services Department staff.

The Technical Services Coordinator is responsible for:

• Creating and administering policies and procedures for technical services across all CSN Libraries
  
• Supervising and managing the processing and cataloging of physical and electronic library materials and ensuring information is correctly entered in Alma, our library service platform.
  
• Identifying, collecting, and collating data needed for the evaluation of technical services processes, collection development, and yearly statistical reporting.
  
• Tracking expenditures in certain collection areas and informing the Acquisitions Librarian and Library Director on collection expenditures as requested
  
• Assisting the Acquisitions Librarian and Library Director in the compilation of biennial budget requests by providing necessary information
  
• Supervising and leading the technical services staff
  
• Providing courteous and professional service to internal and external customers
  
• Serving on library teams and representing the needs of technical services
  
• Participating in professional development to stay current in the field while supporting other technical services staff in doing the same.

The Technical Services Coordinator will work closely with the Acquisitions Librarians, Systems Librarian, Access Services Coordinator and Library Director in their day-to-day work. Providing all library services through a lens of equity, diversity, and inclusion is a strategic priority for CSN Libraries. The library seeks candidates who are equally dedicated to this initiative, and who seek to provide library services to a variety of student populations, contributing to the library's presence as a welcoming place for the entire CSN community. This position will be located at the Charleston Campus but may be expected to travel to other campuses occasionally.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
• 3-4 years of experience working in a library technical services or cataloging department.
  
• Experience supervising others in a professional setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of library cataloging practices; Knowledge of academic library purchasing practices.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with external and internal stakeholders.
  
• Demonstrated ability to load and edit MARC21 records for local library collection.
  
• Knowledge of and experience with library service platforms and/or resource management systems, especially Alibris' Alma system
  
• Demonstrated familiarity with CSN purchasing procedures, or similar procedures at another institution.
  
• Experience working with Workday or a similar system.
  
• Demonstrated ability to train and supervise staff completing technical services work.

The ideal candidate should possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Current on practices, policies, procedures, and current trends in libraries related to technical services (i.e., acquisitions, collection development, cataloging, and processing)
  
• Able to perform administrative functions in the library services platform and manage and work within acquisitions and resource management systems, according to best practices.
  
• Able to practice assessment techniques and utilize assessments to improve library services.
  
• Able to supervise technical services staff which includes delegating and assigning appropriate tasks, coordinating with the Library Director and library leadership team to ensure smooth operations and advocate for appropriate resources.

Starting Salary Range

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The minimum starting salary is $61,875.00 The successful candidate may be placed above the minimum of the range based on education and experience.

CSN offers a generous benefit package comprised of excellent health insurance including medical, dental, vison, pharmacy, basic life insurance, and supplemental options (long term care, short term disability, and legal). Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Comprehensive retirement plans, employee assistance program, tuition discounts at the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) institutions. As well as tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents. Perks encompassing on campus employee discounts, professional and personal development opportunities; and statewide employee purchase programs. Join a dynamic team investing in our future, Students First.

Exempt
Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application:

• Resume/CV
  
• Cover Letter
  
• Contact information for three professional references (Name, email, and phone number)
  
• Unofficial Academic Transcripts (Applicants who have earned their degrees outside of the United States must have their educational transcripts evaluated by an approved evaluator if their college or university is not listed in the most recent edition of the Higher Education Directory, published by Higher Education Publications, Inc. If you have any questions regarding this, please reach out to the Human Resources, Talent Acquisition & Classification team)

National Search

Out of Area/State Candidates may be offered travel reimbursement with original itemized receipts and in accordance with GSA rates at time of travel.

NSHE - INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE

CSN employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at CSN and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the requisition number in the search box. If you complete an application outside of the internal application process and apply as an external candidate, your application will no longer be considered at the time of minimum qualification review. In order to prevent the disqualification of your application, you will need to reapply as an internal candidate before 11:59pm the day prior to the position close date.

Posting Close Date
03/6/2023

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.

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