Technical Services Librarian, Medway Public Library (Medway)

Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Technical Services Librarian to manage the library's collection, ensuring accurate cataloging and maintaining procedures. This full-time position offers a pay rate between $22.02 and $25.45 per hour, based on experience. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Library Science (MLIS) and have three years of relevant experience in a public library. Application details are provided for interested applicants.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience as a librarian, preferably in a public library setting.
• Thorough knowledge of library cataloging and subject analysis.

Responsibilities

• Organizing and maintaining the Library’s collection.
• Updating holdings in the Minuteman Library Network database.
• Creating and maintaining statistical reports.

Skills

Library cataloging knowledge

Subject analysis

Supervisory skills

Education

Master’s degree in library and information science (MLIS)

Job description

Technical Services Librarian, Medway Public Library (Medway)

The Town of Medway’s Public Library seeks applicants for a qualified, dedicated and community-focused Technical Services Librarian to join our welcoming public library. This is a full‑time benefits‑eligible union position at 40 hours per week. The schedule includes one evening per week and one Saturday per month.

Under the general direction of the Library Director, the Technical Services Librarian will be responsible for organizing and maintaining the Library’s collection, updating holdings in the Minuteman Library Network database (primarily copy cataloging), creating and maintaining statistical reports, and supervising preservation activities. The Technical Services Librarian will also process reports as well as order and maintain office supplies.

Essential Functions

• Plans and coordinates the activities of the Technical Services Department according to goals established.
• Trains and supervises Library Assistants in cataloging, database maintenance, library materials processing, and programming.
• Schedules the workflow to ensure that materials are ordered, cataloged, and processed in a timely fashion. Monitors, evaluates and revises workflow as necessary.
• Develops and maintains cataloging procedures to facilitate effective and efficient cataloging workflow, quality control and database management practices.
• Oversees and assists in maintaining accuracy of the bibliographic, serial and authority database by generating reports, analyzing and sorting data, and assigning staff to make corrections.
• Establishes and maintains communication with the Youth Services and Circulation departments in the areas of acquisitions, cataloging, and classification, processing, and repair of materials in the library.
• Represents the Medway Public Library in the Minuteman Library Network for all bibliographic functions including the development of network parameters and how they are integrated for the Town.
• Directs the cataloging and classifications of materials unique to the Library using established rules to describe them bibliographically and to integrate them with the rest of the collection.
• Oversees the use of the Dewey Decimal Classification and its new editions for proper classification of materials.
• Determines the best sources and methods to acquire cataloging materials and supplies to ensure that the library is receiving the best service and discounts.
• Supervises the Library’s preservation activities, including the mending, binding, and replacing of materials in the library’s collection.
• Attends and participates in departmental, institutional, network, and regional professional activities, meetings, and conferences.
• Provides circulation desk coverage as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library and information science (MLIS) from an ALA‑accredited institution required.
• Three (3) years of experience as a librarian, preferably in a public library setting.
• Thorough knowledge of library cataloging and subject analysis.

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Education

MLS/Masters

Salary Range

$22.02 – $25.45 per hour

Salary Notes

Full Salary Range: Grade 5 $22.02 - $28.91 per hour.

Closing Date

12/29/2025

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter, resume, and employment application to: Human Resources Manager Cheryl Houle at Medway Town Hall, 155 Village Street, Medway, MA 02053, or email to [e-mail]. The Employment Application can be found here: Application. Job Description can be found here: Job Description.

Posted

2025-12-10 | Quick link to this job