FUNCTION: The position is responsible for operating library and providing library support services to personnel and visitors. The role involves performing professional, clerical, and technical duties as assigned, with a defined level of independence in decision-making, based on demonstrated ability and judgment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. ADMINISTRATION
Supervises and operates the library and provides library services to personnel and visitors:
a) Supervises library and staff, directing all library workflow, day-to-day tasks, and projects.
b) Prepares and disseminates information to personnel as assigned.
c) Directs gathering and preparation of library’s financial, statistical, and analytical information by Library Technicians, reviews monthly and forwards information to the Library Manager.
d) Oversees staff members’ collection of fine, coffee, and used items’ sale monies and transfer to Library Manager.
e) Receives SC library’s monthly financial, statistical, and analytical information and combines with library’s monthly information to create monthly reports; reports presented to Library Manager for review and use in department planning, reporting, and meetings.
g) Utilizes and maintains a variety of audio-visual and office equipment.
h) Prepares weekly work schedules and sign time sheets for library staff.
i) Assumes responsibility for all library property and all catalogued Library inventory.
j) Responsible for library building maintenance (building exterior and library interior), raising and tracking work orders for required repairs.
k) Under the guidance of the Library Manager, hires, trains, and evaluates full time staff.
l) Gives briefings to personnel and represents library at events as directed by Library Manager.
m) Hosts and administers library programs (book discussions, recreational programs, library literacy, etc.) as directed by Library Manager.
n) Ensures Protection procedures are carried out by all library staff and customers during drills and emergencies.
o) Ensures application of library policies and procedures.
2. CIRCULATION SERVICES AND COLLECTION MANAGEMENT
Maintains an environment that encourages library use through strong customer service and a well-maintained and utilized collection:
a) Operates the circulation desk as needed.
b) Creates, updates, and deletes patron and loan records, assisting Library Manager in Integrated Library Service (ILS) database maintenance.
c) Follows established library procedures and as directed by the Library Manager regarding customer clearances, delinquent accounts, and remote site accounts.
d) Assists the Library Manager in maintaining the library collection in accordance with standard library filing and deselection rules. Follows established library procedures for withdrawing materials and directs library staff in processing weeded materials for disposal.
e) Assists patrons in the use of the ILS online catalog and online resources upon request.
f) Manages library customers’ hold, and reserve requests and fulfills requests from SC Library.
g) Manages materials displays and creates bibliographies and shelf lists as needed.
3. TECHNICAL SERVICES
Assists Library Manager in maintaining an accurate ILS database of MARC records and correctly processed physical library collection for ease of customer use:
a) Edits VERSO ILS item records for library materials as needed.
b) Under oversight of Library Manager, creates or edits short MARC records for both libraries’ new materials, saving data to catalog via ILS interface.
c) Receives new materials from SC Library; Directs and examines physical preparation and processing of new items by library staff, corrects errors as needed, and distributes to Library staff for shelving or placement on displays.
d) Edits and updates MARC records for electronic resources at direction of the Library Manager.
e) Directs library staff in repair of damaged library materials.
4. Performs other duties as assigned by the librarian.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Four-year university degree in library science or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years related experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
- Demonstrated competency and extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of library service including current library automation systems.
SKILLS:
- Position requires a strong commitment to customer service, the ability to work with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, a basic knowledge of western literature and culture
- Computer literacy to include use of common MS Office Suite, online public access catalogs, on-line searching, and library databases.
- Familiarity with copy cataloging using AACR2R and MARC record format and ability to edit MARC records are definite assets.
LANGUAGES:
Knowledge of Spanish is desirable.
Fluent spoken and written English.
Location: El Gorah, Sinai, Egypt
