Library Specialist – Electronic Resources

Employment Type
Full Time

Job Summary

SALARY: $54,857.00 - $69,668.00 Annually

The City of Olathe , Kansas, seeks a dynamic leader to serve as the Electronic Resources Librarian for the Olathe Public Library . This position, reporting to a Library System Officer and a member of the Collection Services team, is an outstanding opportunity to lead a forward- focused library that embraces the community it serves.

The successful candidate will have a history of providing outstanding customer service. They will demonstrate enthusiasm for OPL's customer experience philosophy and supporting pillars to Greet, Give and Guide. The candidate should possess a spirit of curiosity, infectious enthusiasm and bring a sense of discovery to work each day.

For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.

• Employs professional judgment in assessing the library collection and user needs to identify, evaluate, selectandmanageelectronicresources,suchasdatabases,ebooksandstreamingservicesinaccordance with the Olathe Public Library Collection DevelopmentPolicy.
• ServesastheOPLleadontheDatabaseAdvisoryTeam,ajointcommitteewiththeJohnsonCounty Library to purchase electronic resourcescollaboratively.
• Coordinates the content creation and maintenance for the library website and intranet. Implements time- sensitive updates to website information. Participates in the design of library web pages and the redesign of the library website when it is due forrenewal.
• Responsible for the maintenance and design input for the library web catalog interface. Serves as the OPL representative to the catalog vendor. Assists with troubleshooting customerissues.
• Recommend and make user experience improvements to web and related technologies for the library.
  • Communicatesnewresources,updatesandissuestostaffsotheyareequippedtoanswercustomer questions.
  • Coordinates staff training on electronic resources, including databases, ebooks and other web-based services.
  • Developsandpresentsstatisticalreportsontheuseofelectronicresourcesandthewebenvironment.
  • Troubleshoots electronic resources and assists customers and staff withaccess issues.
  • Keeps informed of new developments in information technology and can identify those that are worthy of consideration and potentialimplementation.
  • WorkscollaborativelywiththeCollectionDevelopmentTeam,includingteamcommitteesorworkgroups.
  • Participatesonorganizationalcommittees,specialproject orworkgroups;mayleadspecialprojects.
  • Contributes to the revision of the Olathe Public Library's collection developmentpolicy.
  • Participates in library staff meetings and community and professional activities related to their area of responsibility.
  • Accountable for tracking and managing a significant budget and meeting spending deadlines set by CollectionManager.
  • Participates in determining annual budget allocations for specific collectionarea.
  • With the Collection Development Manager, evaluates reconsideration requests to determine appropriate action.
  • Knowsandexplainslibraryservicestocustomersandassistslibrarycustomersinthelocationanduseof librarymaterials,equipment,andservicetechnology.Providesreader'sadvisoryservicesforcustomers.
  • Accepts responsibility as person in charge of thebuilding.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • NON-ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: Attending workshops and training sessions as needed to fulfill jobduties and provides backup and support to other librarystaff.

KNOWLEDGE SET

• Knowledge of electronic resource pricing models andlicensing.
• Current knowledge of user-centered design principles, best practices and their application to web technologies inlibraries.
• Fundamentalconceptsandpracticesofcollectiondevelopmentandmaintenance.
• Principles of intellectual freedom and openaccess.
• Popular titles and authors, trends in library service, including virtual service, the limitations, and specialized rules regarding e-books in libraries, the subjects and authors trending in the publishing industry as required in area ofexpertise.
• Remains current on advancements and changes in the field of library science, related specifically to job duties.
• General budgeting practices.

SKILLS

• Research using websites anddatabases.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of applications, particularlyExcel.
• Knowledgeofwebdesignandweb-relatedprogramminglanguagesispreferred.
• Affinityfordigitaldevicessuchascomputers,laptops,tablets,smartphonesandeBookreaders usedby customers to access library services. Ability to learn such technologiesquickly.

ABILITIES

• Useeffectiveverbal,writtenanddiscreetcommunicationwithmanagement,coworkers,andthepublic.
• Prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, work accurately, and maintainconfidentiality.
• Demonstrateexcellentorganizationandplanning skillsandperformmultipletasksconcurrently.
• Complete all work accurately and with attention todetail.
• Successfully resolve matters ofconflict.
• Lead and work within a team environment.

Experience and Education Guidelines: Any combinationofexperienceandeducationthatwould likely providethe requiredknowledge,skills andabilitiesis acceptable.A typicalway to obtainthe knowledge,skills andabilities wouldbe:

Required:

• Master'sdegreeinLibrarySciencefromanAmericanLibraryAssociationaccreditedschool.
• Minimum of three years library experience, preferably public library experience.

Preferred:

• Experience with the Sirsi library informationsystem.
• Experience with iOS and Android operating systems, including Kindle andFire OS.
• Three years related experience in managing electronicresources.
• Experience in collectiondevelopment.
• Can inspire and motivate entire divisions of the organization, ability to communicate a compelling andinspired vision as well as a sense ofpurpose.
• Demonstrated ability to work with thepublic.
• Expertise with user experience.

Supervised by: Collection Services Manager.

Supervises: N/A.