Description

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Under general supervision of the Library Director and/or Designee, this position performs a full range of duties related to the functions of the Library Department including, but not limited to: collection management and development, cataloging, classification, and processing of library materials, inventory control, circulation services, and general customer service. The core duties of the position include work in acquisitions/purchasing, physical material processing and copy cataloging, interlibrary loan, facility rentals, and additional duties and projects as assigned.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Library collection maintenance and development, cataloging processes, RFID encoding
• Performs original and/or copy cataloging as required
• Prepares and processes materials for circulation
• Reviews and updates the catalog records periodically to ensure materials are shelved and cataloged accurately
• Regularly review the collection to identify outdated, damaged, underutilized material and remove them from the collection
• Develop inventory control processes and procedures
• Perform statistical analysis through the collection of survey data; completion of and running of reports; compile and update statistics, reports, or analyses as required
• Evaluates donated material and gifts for inclusion in the collection then catalogs in ILS
• Manages purchase requests from the community
• Assist with library collection budget tracking
• Keeps up to date on national collection development and technical services trends, technologies, and best practices
• Manage facility rentals

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Master of Library and Information Science (MLS/MLIS) degree from an ALA Accredited program or MLS/MLIS in progress
• 3+ years library experience preferably in Collection Development or Technical services
• A Bachelor of Arts degree plus 5+ years of relevant experience may be substituted for the MLS requirement
• Considerable knowledge of standard library practices, procedures, and technologies

OUR BENEFITS PACKAGE

At the City of Kennedale, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and future.

• City-Paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Short-Term Disability.
• Voluntary insurance options with additional plans like disability, accident, or critical illness.
• 2:1 employer match through Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS).
• Paid Time Off Includes 11 paid holidays, plus paid vacation and sick leave.