Technical Services Librarian: Cataloging, Circulation Lead

City of Indianola; Indianola (IA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Life insurance and AD&D

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The City of Indianola is seeking a full-time Technical Services Librarian to oversee circulation and technical services, including cataloging, processing, and maintenance of the library's collections. The role ensures excellent service to users and supports library systems.

Qualifications include an MLS preferred, an associate degree required, 1–3 years library experience, and Iowa Public Library Staff Certification or eligibility within one year.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; MLS preferred.
• 1–3 years library experience or equivalent.
• Proficiency with computers and online resources.
• Public Library Staff Certification with Iowa or within 1 year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily circulation operations and resolve patron account issues.
• Supervise circulation workflows and staff.
• Train Library Assistants in circulation tasks.
• Manage ILS, print management systems, and circulation software; coordinate with vendors.
• Develop and manage cataloging, processing, and backlog procedures.

Skills

Public library experience

Customer service

Technical troubleshooting

Cataloging/ILS familiarity

Education

Master of Library Science

Associate degree

Tools

Integrated Library System (ILS)

Print management systems

OCLC/ILS familiarity

Job description

The City of Indianola is seeking a full-time Technical Services Librarian to oversee circulation and technical services, including cataloging, processing, and maintenance of the library's collections. The role ensures excellent service to users and supports library systems.

Qualifications include an MLS preferred, an associate degree required, 1–3 years library experience, and Iowa Public Library Staff Certification or eligibility within one year.