POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
FLSA STATUS:
Director, Library Technical Services
Exempt
CATEGORY:
GRADE:
Administrative
C
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for providing the administrative leadership in the operation of the
District-Wide Library Technical Services and of the Valle Verde Library.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
YEARLY
PERCENT OF
TIME
25%
1.
Develop, recommend and evaluate short and long term departmental goals
and objectives; develop, recommend and monitor assigned budgets; ensure
compliance with approved College policies; monitor quality of work and
complete state and national surveys.
2.
Develop, direct, implement and evaluate services and procedures related to
the acquisition, receipt, fiscal accounting, cataloging, processing and
distribution of print and non-print material for the college libraries.
25%
3.
Assure that District policies, procedures, and regulations are used to guide the
operational activities of the department; maintain quality control of the Valle
Verde Library Services; work with District faculty and staff to ensure the
Library is meeting the needs of the students, faculty programs, and
community.
20%
4.
Provide personnel management direction and guidance to staff/faculty i.e.,
orientation, evaluation, performance appraisal, coaching, personal and
professional development.
20%
5.
Provide direction, supervise and manage the resource sharing services of the
District-wide Library System; coordinate distance education services for the
Valle Verde Library.
5%
6.
Other duties as assigned
5%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Associate Vice President, Instructional Resources & Technology
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Management of department staff.
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES: Departmental budget.
Amended: 6/1/09
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ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS), Master of Arts, Master of
Librarianship, Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS) and Master of Science from an
American Library Association (ALA) accredited institution.
EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years experience.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1.
Skills/Abilities:
Extensive knowledge of college library practices and services.
Management and supervisory skills.
Proven analytical and problem solving skills.
Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
Proven leadership and motivational skills that foster a team work environment.
Effectively plan work activities, schedules, priorities, and utilization of resources.
Be able to formulate and communicate library polices and procedures.
2.
Equipment Used: Personal Computer and other equipment associated with a general office
environment (copier, phone, fax, etc.)
3.
Software Used: A variety of word-processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, and
presentation software.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger,
handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally
required to stand; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must
occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include
close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Alternative or combined skills in understanding, negotiating, selecting, developing, and motivating
people are important to the highest degree due to constant interaction with other people, at any level
within the organization or the community, position’s accountability for the development, motivation,
assessment, and reward of employees, and to deal with irrational situations where the outcome is
unpredictable.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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POSITION TITLE:
DIRECTOR, LIBRARY TECHNICAL SERVICES
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work
environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
None
Stand
Walk
Sit
Use hands to finger, handle or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Climb or balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Talk
Hear
Taste
Smell
WEIGHT and FORCE
DEMANDS:
Wet or humid conditions(non-weather)
Work near moving mechanical parts
Work in high, precarious places
Fumes or airborne particles
Toxic or caustic chemicals
Outdoor weather conditions
Extreme cold(non-weather)
Extreme hot (non-weather)
Risk of electrical shock
Work with explosives
Risk of radiation
Vibration
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
None
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
None
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
VISION DEMANDS:
No special vision requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
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Over 2/3
X
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
X
X
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Required
X
X
X
X
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NOISE LEVEL:
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
Loud
Very Loud
Exposure Level
X
I certify that I have received a copy of this job description. I have read and understand the duties and
responsibilities of this position.
X
Employee Signature
Amended: 6/1/09
Date
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