Coordinator of Technology & Technical Services, Belmont Public Library (Belmont)
The Belmont Public Library is seeking a Coordinator of Technology and Technical Services to join our team. The Coordinator plans, reviews and supervises these two major functional areas of the Library. The work is performed under the direction of the Library Director and Assistant Library Director, and assists the Library Administration in overseeing day-to-day operations.
At the end of 2025, the Town of Belmont expects to open its new Library. One of the first responsibilities of the new Coordinator, will be to work with Library Administration to hire 2 full time Technology Librarians to work under their direction. Not only the chance to join a great staff, with a brand new building around the corner, but also to hire some new team members.
Responsibilities include acquisition, cataloging, processing and withdrawal of library materials, development and administration of specific budget lines as well as supervising the technology and technical services staff who are responsible for management of technology infrastructure and technical services processes. The Coordinator of Technology and Technical Services plans, organizes, assigns and manages the work activities of department staff to achieve department goals. In the absence of Library Administration, the Coordinator of Technology and Technical Services may serve as Acting Library Director on a rotating basis or as circumstances dictate with the Coordinators Children’s / Reference. This position serves as the technical liaison to the Minuteman Library Network for needs related to technology.
Additionally, the Coordinator of Technology and Technical Services is responsible for the oversight of server support and routine system maintenances. This position will work with Town and School IT personnel to identify opportunities for collaboration. The Coordinator of Technology and Technical Services maintains current knowledge of reference materials, research methods, online database and Internet use and will work on the Reference Desk as part of the professional librarian rotation.
This is a full time 35 hour per week position covered under a collective bargaining agreement with the Belmont Librarian’s Association. The starting hourly rate is $40.10 for FY 2025 and qualifies for the Town’s comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental and life insurance, 4 weeks of paid vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave. This position also qualifies for the Town’s pension plan.
The full job description will be posted on the Town of Belmont Human Resources Jobs page on March 24th 2025
Qualifications
Qualifications include a Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited school with three to five years of library, technology, and technical services experience. Two years supervisory experience preferred. Knowledge of library work principles and practices, use of library resources and information technology, and automated library systems.
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Education
MLS/Masters
Salary
$40.10 / hourSalary Notes
35 hours per week
Closing Date
April 21st 2025
How to Apply
Please send a resume, cover letter, and complete Town application (http://www.belmont-ma.gov/human-resources) to the Town of Belmont, HR Dept., 455 Concord Ave., Belmont, MA 02478 or humanresources@belmont-ma.gov or fax to 617-993-2471 by the closing date of April 21st, 2025.
The Town of Belmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Posted
2025-03-21 | Quick link to this job