LIBRARIAN, SENIOR

JOB DESCRIPTION

LIBRARIAN, SENIOR
(COLLECTION SERVICES)

LIBRARIES & INFORMATION SERVICES

Newport News, Virginia Human Resources
Department

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for complex cataloging of library materials in
all formats. Reports to the Support Services Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Catalogues all types of library materials, including digital content; determines correct classification
numbers, assigns subject headings and edits MARC (Machine-Readable Cataloging) and RDA
(Resource Description and Access) records; corrects cataloging errors and troubleshoots database
errors in the Integrated Library System (ILS). Oversees authority control to maintain uniformity in
subject, author and title headings; manages all library materials cataloging and processing.

Participates in ordering process for monthly standing orders and special orders; researches new
formats and programs for collection development; compiles and monitors monthly output statistics for
the department. Works with a variety of library vendors. Writes and maintains cataloging and
processing procedures for department training and reference purposes.

Responsible for the effective supervision of assigned staff to include leave approval, performance
management, employee relations, prioritizing and assigning work and related activities. Plans and
oversees work of staff; establishes goals and objectives and monitors progress to ensure goals are met,
ensures all work is completed in a timely manner and reviews completed work. Monitors staff
schedule to ensure proper coverage.

Performs other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE STANDARD

Employees at all levels are expected to effectively work together to meet the needs of the community
and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the City’s Values. Employees are also
expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

• Library Administration – Extensive knowledge of Dewey Decimal system, RDA and AACR2,

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• Supervision – Knowledge of supervisory techniques, principles and procedures to assign work,

• Customer Service – Considerable knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Interpersonal Relationships – Develops and maintains cooperative and professional relationships

• Computer Skills – Utilizes a personal computer to enter and retrieve information, as well as library

REQUIRED ABILITIES

• Communication – Ability to effectively communicate ideas and proposals verbally and in writing,

• Coordination of Work – Ability to establish and implement effective administrative programs and

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Requires a Master’s Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited school
and 3-5 years as a professional librarian including 1-2 years of supervisory experience or an equivalent
combination of education and experience. Requires certification as a professional librarian by the
Library of Virginia.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires an acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history check
and an acceptable sex offender registry check. Requires a valid driver’s license with an acceptable
driving record.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work.

• Some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10

• Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
  

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

• Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals.

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• Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
  

ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

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