Main Branch - Librarian III - Technical Services Manager - Main Branch

City of Abilene, Texas

Abilene (TX)

On-site

USD 84,000 - 106,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

City of Abilene, Texas is seeking a qualified professional to lead the Technical Services Division of the Abilene Public Library. You will oversee cataloging, acquisitions, and materials processing, while managing the division budget and vendor relations.

The role requires strong leadership, experience in public library management, and collaboration with the Abilene Library Consortium to ensure efficient Interlibrary Loan services and system operations.

Qualifications

Master's degree in library science or information science required.
Five years of public library experience preferred with progressive responsibilities.
Two years in Library Technical Services preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee all Technical Services operations including cataloging, acquisitions, and materials processing.
Prepare and manage the division budget and coordinate with City Finance on purchasing policies.
Serve as main contact for Technical Services vendors (physical/electronic materials, databases, OCLC).
Supervise, train, and evaluate Technical Services staff.
Oversee Integrated Library System operations and collaborate with the Abilene Library Consortium.
Oversee Interlibrary Loan services and act as primary IL loan contact with the state.
Compile and submit monthly division activity reports to the Director.
Develop and drive the division's vision and priorities in line with library mission.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Vendor management

Public library management

Education

Master's degree in Library Science

Tools

Integrated Library System

OCLC

MARC formats

Job description

Job Description

Posted Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Job Description

Posted Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 6:00 AM

General Description

Under the general direction of the Director of Library Services, manage the operations of the Technical Services Division of the Abilene Public Library. Functionality evaluated by review of plans, programs, reports, and in conferences.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Exercise direct supervision over supervisory, professional, technical, and clerical staff.

Important And Essential Duties

Manage the operations of the Technical Services division of the Abilene Public Library. Oversee all aspects of Technical Services, including collection management, acquisitions, cataloging, and materials processing. Maintain the policies and procedures of the department and division.
Prepare and manage division budget. Prepare budget recommendations to the Director of Library Services as part of the annual budget process. Oversee budget expenditures, ensuring fiscal year deadlines are met. Complete financial reports as needed. Work with City Finance department to ensure that all City purchasing policies are followed.
Serve as the main contact for all Technical Services vendors, including vendors for physical and electronic materials, databases, OCLC, and others.
Supervise, train and evaluate Technical Services staff.
Oversee the Technical Services aspects of the Integrated Library system. Work with the Abilene Library Consortium regularly on collection and system issues.
Oversee Interlibrary Loan services. Serve as main Interlibrary Loan contact with the state.
Compile, prepare, and maintain essential reports, records, and statistics. Submit monthly report of division activities to the Director of Library Services.
Oversee and help develop the vision, strategies, and priorities for the Technical Services division in accordance with Abilene Public Library mission and strategic plan.
Operate personal or City vehicle to travel to other library branches and other City of Abilene departments as needed.
May serve in place of the Director of Library Services as needed.

Other Job-related Duties

Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Principles, methods, and practices of public library service and management as applied in a public library setting.
Extensive knowledge of cataloging, including knowledge of MARC formats, OCLC tags, AACR2, LC Subject headings and DDC.
Library collection classification and selection tools and techniques.
Current literature, trends and developments in Technical Services.
Safe driving principles and practices.
Leadership, personnel management and supervisory principles and practices.

Skill To

Efficiently and effectively interact with the general public, staff and internal customers to provide exemplary library service.

Ability To

Train and supervise supervisory, professional, and clerical staff.
Plan and schedule the workflow of division staff.
Analyze problems and recommend practical solutions with attention to detail.
Perform library functions via the Integrated Library System and implement back-up procedures when necessary.
Use good judgment in the supervision of the division.
Express ideas effectively orally and in writing.
Meet deadlines and be service oriented.
Work flexible hours including nights and weekends.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.
Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values - Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
Lead, manage, and perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the department’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.

Experience And Training Guidelines

For positions with more than one level, all listed requirements at the lower levels are required at the higher levels. Any combination equivalent to experience and training to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying. Knowledge, skills, and abilities may be obtained through:

Experience

Five (5) years of professional work experience in a public library with progressive responsibility levels is preferred.
Two (2) years of professional work experience in Library Technical Services is preferred.

Education/Training

Graduation from an ALA accredited college or university with a Master's degree in library science or information science is required.

License Or Certificate

A Texas driver's license, or the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment, or a military waiver is required.

Special Requirements

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:

___ Sedentary - lifting of no more than 10 pounds
___ Light - lifting no more than 20 pounds; carrying up to 10 pounds
_x__ Medium - lifting no more than 50 pounds; carrying up to 25 pounds
___ Heavy - lifting no more than 100 pounds; carrying up to 50 pounds
___ Very Heavy - team lifting over 100 pounds; carrying more than 50 pounds

Physical Demand Codes

The following describes whether or not the position is expected to exert the physical demands listed during a typical workday as well as the overall frequency of the task:

Codes For How Often