About the role

The Technical Services Librarian manages the University Library's technical services: acquisitions, cataloguing, classification, metadata and electronic resources. The role leads the Technical Services Unit and enforces library policies and procedures across all branches. Based at the Belmopan Central Campus.

Responsibilities

Lead the Technical Services Unit, assess its workflows and systems regularly, and train, supervise and evaluate its staff
Keep current with trends in library technology and cataloguing and propose improvements
Develop and maintain cataloguing and metadata standards
Do original and copy cataloguing using MARC, RDA and AACR2
Advise on selecting, withdrawing and sorting materials, and maintain the collections
Oversee acquisition of books, journals, databases and electronic resources, keep acquisition records, track budgets and comply with purchasing policies
Make sure electronic resources are integrated into the discovery tools and systems, and keep records for licensing, subscription renewals and vendor agreements
Take part in database maintenance and integrated library system (ILS) implementation, and be the main contact for ILS, discovery platform and other system issues
Troubleshoot access problems with the E-Service Specialist and IT support
Produce monthly, semesterly and annual technical services reports and enforce library policies consistently across branches
Help with program planning, outreach and public relations, serve on project committees and attend meetings and library workshops, and do other library duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Library Studies or a related field
At least 3 years' experience in a library environment
At least 2 to 3 years' experience in technical services or with library management systems
Experience with integrated library systems
Familiarity with electronic resource management tools, database administration and access troubleshooting
Strong knowledge of cataloguing, metadata and classification standards
Proficiency with library management systems and related software
Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong written and oral communication, including clear documentation and user training
Able to work with a diverse group of colleagues and students
Courtesy and respect for others, reliability, integrity, accountability and a strong work ethic

Preferred qualifications

ICT/IT experience

Benefits

Medical coverage
Tuition waivers
Paid leave