Assistant Director/Head of Technical Services Position Available In Buchanan, Missouri

Assistant Director/Head of Technical Services
Missouri Western State University
in St. Joseph, MO

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Full-Time

Posted:

06/23/2025

Application Due:

Open Until Filled

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Libraries Job Description The Missouri Western State University Library has a position open for a Assistant Director, Head of Technical Services. The Assistant Director reports to the Library Director and assists the Library Director in their absence. The Assistant Director manages the operations and staff of the Technical Services area of the Library.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Oversees the collection acquisition and the management of the library electronic resources and licenses.
Properly and effectively supports, through hiring, training, evaluating, assisting, coaching, and delegating, the operational responsibilities and the staff of the department.
Serves as decision-maker in the Library Director’s absence.
Serves as point-of-contact, develop procedures, and provide training for library staff on the Integrated Library System (FOLIO).
Serves as Site Coordinator for MOBIUS consortium Intergrated Library System (FOLIO)
Ensures that the electronic and physical library collections are accessible through the proper representation of available materials within multiple customizable integrated and non-integrated iterations of the library catalog.
Analyzes usage and make any necessary changes (additions or removals) to the collections.
Tracks and reports collection statistics to various parties, including university administration and accrediting bodies.
Optimizes the functionality of Integrated Library System software Folio and related library computer systems for all library staff and patrons.
Handles library content and service vendor correspondence and relationships in a professional and timely manner.
Provides a variety of library services, including research assistance, computer assistance, circulation assistance, informational assistance, building management, and outreach activities, to a diverse population including students, staff, and faculty of the university, community patrons, reciprocal agreement patrons, and prospective students.
Troubleshoots library e-resource access problems.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of library record standards such as MARC.
Knowledge of common library vendor systems such as OCLC and FOLIO.
Knowledge of web content management software and standards such as HTML.
Ability to manage team projects and to work independently.
Strong numerical analysis skills and the ability to make financial and usage forecasts.
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and other general office equipment.
Organized thinker with exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work as well as concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously . Required Qualifications This position requires a Master’s Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited institution.
Must have three to five years of experience in a library setting.
Prior experience and training on library system management and library licensing is required. Physical Demands Sedentary work
Required to use close vision and be able to focus
Regularly required to talk and hear; frequently required to sit, stand, and bend at the knee and waist, and walk
Must be able to have repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement to type and work on computer
Must have finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination to work on computer, telephone, and related office equipment
Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function
Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently to move objects and loaded book carts.

FLSA:

Exempt Additional Demands During the academic year one evening a week and some weekends are required. Hours of Work 37.5 hours per week

Posting Number:

S789

P Priority Deadline:

07/25/2025

Open Until Filled:

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