Technical Services Librarian, Medway Public Library (Medway)
Under the general direction of the Library Director and Assistant Director, the Technical Services Librarian oversees the activities of the Technical Services Department. This position is responsible for acquiring, organizing and maintaining the Library’s collection. Maintains and updates all holdings in the Minuteman Library Network (MLN) database, creates and maintains statistical reports, supervises preservation activities, and provides services to the public.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
· Plans and coordinates the activities of the Technical Services Department according to goals established.
· Trains and supervises Library Assistants in cataloging, database maintenance, library materials and processing when necessary.
· Schedules the workflow to ensure that materials are ordered, cataloged, and processed in a timely fashion. Monitors, evaluates and revises workflow as necessary.
· Develops and maintains cataloging procedures to facilitate effective and efficient cataloging workflow, quality control and database management practices.
· Oversees and assists in maintaining accuracy of the bibliographic, serial and authority database by generating reports, analyzing and sorting data, and makes corrections.
· Establishes and maintains communication with the Youth Services and Circulation departments in the areas of acquisitions, cataloging, and classification, processing, and repair of materials in the library.
· Represents the Medway Public Library in the Minuteman Library Network for all bibliographic functions including the development of network parameters and how they are integrated for the Town.
· Directs the cataloging and classifications of materials unique to the Library using established rules to describe them bibliographically and to integrate them with the rest of the collection.
· Oversees the use of the Dewey decimal classification and its new editions for proper classification of materials.
· Determines the best sources and methods to acquire cataloging materials and supplies to ensure that the library is receiving the best service and discounts.
· Supervises the Library’s preservation activities, including the mending, binding, and replacing of materials in the library’s collection.
· Attends and participates in departmental, institutional, network, and regional professional activities, meetings, and conferences.
· Circulation desk coverage as needed.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
· A master’s degree in library and information science (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited institution required.
· Three (3) years of experience as a librarian preferably in a public library setting.
· Thorough knowledge of library cataloging and subject analysis.
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Education
MLS/Masters
Salary Range
$22.02 - $25.45 / hourSalary Notes
Full Salary Range: Grade 5 $22.02 - $28.91 per hour
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
How to Apply
Please send a resume, cover letter, and Employment Application to the Human Resource Manager, Joyce Sheehan at jsheehan@medwayma.gov or Medway Town Hall, 155 Village Street, Medway, MA 02053. The Application can be found here. https://archive.townofmedway.org/human-resources/files/employment-application-2
For more details about the position, please visit the Town’s website. https://archive.townofmedway.org/human-resources/pages/job-opportunities
Posted
2026-04-24 | Quick link to this job