Wilmette Public Library is seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and collaborative Technical Services Assistant Manager who will bring effective technical and managerial skills to the Technical Services department. This key role is responsible for performing and overseeing all aspects of cataloging, including original cataloging, subject heading assignment, and maintenance of the Integrated Library System. The Technical Services Assistant Manager will provide support to the team by monitoring workflows and finding creative solutions to operational and departmental issues. This position will also work one public reference desk shift per week in Adult Services.

Essential Duties

• Serve as lead person in the department in the absence of, or as delegated by, the Manager.
• Perform cataloging and classification for print and non-print materials.
• Maintain and update cataloging records for currently held materials. Update bibliographic, item, and order records as needed.
• Perform bibliographic database maintenance, including authority control.
• Perform duties associated with the administration of the integrated library system (ILS), including but not limited to system maintenance, software upgrades, and referral and resolution of issues with ILS vendor.
• Prepare bibliographic and statistical reports from the ILS and distribute to those who request the information.
• Incorporate process improvements in cataloging and classification interpretations, rules, policies and procedures.
• Assist with database maintenance projects, including item record cleanup. Plan and manage reclassification projects as assigned.
• Select materials for the collections as assigned.
• Provide reference and readers advisory assistance to patrons in person, on the telephone, or electronically (via chat or e-mail) using print and digital resources.
• Help in the recruitment process for staffing needs in the department.
• Participate on Library committees as needed.

Comp & Benefits:

• Full-time, non-exempt position scheduled for 37.5 hours per week.
• Minimum starting rate: $26.80/hour ($52,262 annually) DOQ.
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision and health reimbursement plans.
• 20 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 personal days and 3 Bank days (floating holidays) per year. (first year benefit time will be prorated based on date of hire.)
• 8 paid holidays.
• IMRF participation including Voluntary Additional Contributions.
• 457 Plan investment options available.

Qualifications/Skills

• MLS from an ALA-accredited institution required.
• 3-5 years of progressively responsible cataloging experience in a public library, in a variety of formats, required.
• 1 year of management or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with Polaris integrated library system is preferred.
• Must have knowledge of principles and practices of public library Technical Services operations.
• Must have knowledge of descriptive and subject cataloging, authority control, and classification (including RDA, MARC, LCSH, LCGFT, and DDC).
• Ability to demonstrate efficient use of the Library’s integrated library system (ILS) including creating and running reports.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently as well as collaboratively on a team.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and application for consideration.
No phone inquiries please. Please send all application materials to:

Michael Boone, PHR
Manager of Human Resources
Wilmette Public Library
mboone@wilmettelibrary.info

Wilmette Public Library is a DDF workplace and an EOE employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.