Lead Librarian- Technical Services at City of Prescott

ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYLead Librarian -Technical Services (Acquisitions & Cataloging)LibraryCOVER LETTER AND RESUME REQUIREDHiring Pay Range: $66475.41 to $83094.25 Per YearTrainee Hiring Range: $59827.87 to $74784.83 Per Year FLSA Status: ExemptPay Grade: 113Full Pay Range: $66475.41 to $99713.11 Per Year Deadline to Apply: 12/19/25Major Benefits for Full-Time Regular Employees:A diverse range of complimentary mental health and wellness services is available including an Employee Assistance Program a free subscription to Calm and health coaching.Paid time off up to 20 days in first year of employment10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per yearFree employee only coverage for medical dental vision short-term disability and life insuranceFree family coverage for select medical and dental plansPension and long-term disability through Arizona State Retirement System click here for more detailsSupplemental benefits such as deferred compensation plans and additional life insuranceEssential Duties: Serves as the acquisitions and cataloging librarian for Prescott Public Library. Oversees and monitors all bibliographic and holdings records for the Prescott Public Library.Provides leadership and supervision to the technical services team and oversees volunteers in this work group.Hires supervises trains schedules and evaluates staff; tracks time off; reviews accruals; and checks and approves payroll for assigned staff.Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers Library customers and community partners.Interacts with YLN member library staff and serves on YLN Cataloging User Group (Technical Services User Group).Provides backup for technical services staff with interlibrary loans mail newspaper & magazine processing and materials repair.Serves on Library Management Team to provide input on strategic direction and library planning.Collaborates with Collection Management Team to select and order materials oversee and maintain library book budget and troubleshoot issues.Performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications: Education and/or Experience: Masters Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited library school. Two years experience in technical services (cataloging and acquisitions) in a public library setting with supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.Trainee Qualifications: Bachelors Degree and one-year library experience in a paraprofessional or professional capacity and a commitment to completion of a Masters Degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an ALA accredited institution within two years may be considered for an interim trainee position.Employee Core Beliefs:City of Prescott employees should seek to uphold the Citys core beliefs throughout their day-to-day business and with every customer they come in contact with both internal and external. Our core beliefs are: Act with Integrity Work as a Team Have Personal Commitment and Loyalty Solve Problems Take Pride In Excellent Results High Level of Productivity and Being Nice.Knowledge Skills and Abilities:Knowledge of Library services systems and proceduresKnowledge of sources and materials in both print and non-print formats and searching methods and proceduresStrong customer service orientation and excellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to maintain effective working relationships with individuals within and outside the organizationSkill in supervising professional library staff and working effectively with volunteersSkill in training staff and volunteersWorking knowledge of professional library cataloging and classification using an integrated library systemWorking knowledge of AACR2 RDA OCLC Connection and OCLC WorldshareAbility to catalog new items in integrated library system edit and update existing catalog records and at times perform original catalogingAbility to manage and monitor a budgetAbility to select acquire and order large quantities of materials from approved vendors. Downloads bib records into ILS. Receives unpacks and invoices acquisitions.Ability to work with vendors on orders and resolve issues.Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute percentage ratio and rate.Analyzing complex administrative information and issues defining problems and evaluating alternatives and recommending methods procedures and techniques for resolution of issues.Skill in organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.Ability to exercise initiative sound judgement and discretion in performance of dutiesExhibits a positive attitude in word and action and encourages others to do the sameAbility to work well with minimal supervisionAbility to expand knowledge and work skillsPhysical Demands and Working Conditions: Work is performed in a library environment.Safely performs physically demanding duties involving repetitive standing walking reaching bending and stretching for long periods of time.Must be able to lift carry and/or push materials including full book carts book bins and lifting boxes weighing up to 45 pounds.Safely operates a variety of standard office equipment including a computer telephone and copier requiring continuous and repetitive arm hand and eye movement.Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals priorities and needs.Clearly concisely and effectively communicate in person over the phone virtual meetings and via email.Successful candidate will receive a post-offer pre-employment background screening to include:Drug screeningMotor vehicle records checkCriminal background screeningCity of Prescott Contact Information201 N. Montezuma StreetPrescott AZ 86301Email: Website: Phone: / Fax: When advised reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability to participate in any phase of the selection accordance with A.R.S. 23 - 493 this position has been identified as Safety Sensitive. The City of Prescott is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Key Skills Accomodation,Atl,Drafting,High School,Benefits,Coating Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 66475 - 83094