Senior Librarian, Technical Services & Operations

City of Abilene; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Abilene seeks a Division Manager to lead the Technical Services area of the Abilene Public Library. You will oversee cataloging, acquisitions, processing, and interlibrary loan while ensuring policies align with the library's mission.

The role requires a Master’s in Library Science, strong leadership, budgeting, and vendor relations, with ability to travel to other city departments as needed. Responsibilities also include staff supervision, reporting, and collaboration with the Abilene

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library science or information science from an ALA-accredited college/university.
• Five years of professional library experience with progressive responsibility preferred.
• Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations of the Technical Services division of the Abilene Public Library.
• Oversee cataloging, acquisitions, and materials processing; ensure policies are followed.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Vendor management

Interlibrary loan

Education

Master’s in Library Science

Tools

OCLC

Integrated Library System

Job description

City of Abilene seeks a Division Manager to lead the Technical Services area of the Abilene Public Library. You will oversee cataloging, acquisitions, processing, and interlibrary loan while ensuring policies align with the library's mission.

The role requires a Master’s in Library Science, strong leadership, budgeting, and vendor relations, with ability to travel to other city departments as needed. Responsibilities also include staff supervision, reporting, and collaboration with the Abilene