Head, Access & Tech Services

Cleveland State University; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland State University Engaged Learning seeks a librarian to manage the Law Library Access and Technical Services Department. You will oversee budget, invoicing, fund accounting, and reporting; supervise staff; and supervise bibliographic/collection maintenance and Special Collections.

MLS from an ALA-accredited school and five years' experience are required, with library automation and OCLC cataloging experience preferred; strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• MLS from an ALA-accredited school.
• Five years professional library experience.
• Experience in technical services or collection management in academic, research, law or other special libraries.
• Experience with library automation systems and OCLC cataloging.

Responsibilities

• Manages all functions of the Law Library Access and Technical Services Department and participates in budget development.
• Oversees invoicing, fund accounting, and prepares reports on department activities.
• Provides oversight for bibliographic and collection maintenance and quality control.
• Manages the Special Collections room and digital content collections.
• Supervises assigned staff and interacts professionally with internal and external customers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS) from an ALA accredited school

Tools

Library automation systems

OCLC cataloging

Job description

Cleveland State University
Engaged Learning

Manages all functions of the Law Library Access and Technical Services Department. Participates in budget development, oversees invoicing and fund accounting, and prepares reports on department activities. Provides oversight for bibliographic and collection maintenance and quality control functions. Manages the Special Collections room and digital content collections. Supervises assigned staff. Interacts professionally with all internal and external customers using strong interpersonal skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in Library Science ( MLS ) from an ALA accredited school. Five years professional experience. Solid knowledge of and/or experience in technical services or collection management operations in an academic, research, law or other special library. Experience with library automation systems. Experience and training in OCLC copy and original cataloging.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a Law Library technical services department. Experience with acquisitions, serials, cataloging and reports function of Library Automation Systems. Experience managing the receipt, cataloging and maintenance of legal materials. Three years supervisory experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of library and educational technology.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.