- Manages the Library’s collection of print, audio-visual, and
electronic resources including print, audio-visual, and electronic
materials selection using reviews, patron input, and statistical
analysis; maintains the currency of library collection; assigns
call numbers and subject headings using the Dewey Decimal System;
checks for missing and inaccurate records.
- Assists with planning and assessing Library activities
including budget fund allocations; expense recording; budget
forecasts; assisting in grant research and writing to fund Library
programs and resources; provides in-service training sessions for
Library staff.
- Works with others to provide services and improve communication
including team collaboration; college governance and committee
participation; recruiting faculty liaisons to provide feedback to
the Library on materials, policies, and initiatives; review and
enforces Library procedures; hires, trains, and directs student
workers to perform non-professional Library duties.
- Keeps current on professional trends by conference and
professional organization participation.
- Performs other related duties as required for the efficient
operations of the division.
Qualifications
Compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation
standards/requirements, as well as all MATC policies and
procedures.
Required Education & Experience:
- Master’s degree in Library or Information Science from an
institution of higher education accredited by the American Library
Association and
- Two (2) years of occupational experience in an academic library
preferred; or any equivalent combination of experience and
training.
Knowledge
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of library
science.
- Knowledge of the Dewey decimal classification; Library of
Congress subject headings and Anglo-American
- Cataloging Rules 2 (AACR2).
- Working knowledge of college supported computer operating
systems, application software, and hardware.
Skills
- Proven customer-service skills and ability to work with a
diversity of patrons.
- Demonstrated ability to locate and evaluate information in a
variety of mediums.
- Proficiency in the use of computers and software specific to
the position, including spreadsheets and the Internet.
Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively through both oral and
written means.
- Ability to establish, collaborate and maintain effective work
relationships with peers, students, teachers, staff,
- representatives of outside agencies, educational institutions,
and the general public.
- Ability to convey an image of professionalism and dedication in
work-related activities.
- Ability to work with culturally diverse student and employee
populations.
- Ability to work successfully with minimal supervision and to
provide a leadership role to others.
- Ability to establish workflows, manage multiple projects, and
meet necessary deadlines.
Supplemental Information
This is a part-time 43-week, in-person position (up to 19 hours per
week) based primarily at the West Allis Campus. Standard work hours
are between 12pm - 6pm, Monday through Friday.
*43-week position (academic year schedule)
Compensation pay rates are listed up to the midpoint of the
range and placement is determined based on years of experience,
internal salary equity, and a review of the applicant's employment
and educational background as listed on the job application.
Application Materials & Requirements: Applicants (both
internal and external) must complete the employment application in
its entirety for consideration.
1. Complete the Employment Application in its Entirety
You must provide thorough and detailed information for all sections
of the application form. An incomplete application will not be
considered.
EEO : Milwaukee Area Technical College will not discriminate
against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or
applicant for admission on the basis of race, color, national
origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion,
political affiliation, marital status, parental status, pregnancy,
disability, age, membership in any reserve component of the armed
forces, union affiliation, arrest and conviction record, or any
other protected category under applicable local, state or federal
law.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified
individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need
special accommodation for the application process, please contact
our office at 414-297-6529 (Wisconsin Relay System: 711) or email j
obs@matc.edu .