Librarian III - Technical Services Manager

City of Springfield
is seeking applicants for
Librarian III - Technical Services Manager

Department: Lincoln Library
Division: Lincoln Library
Work Location: 
326 S. 7TH ST
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, 62701
United States
Work Hours: Hours May Vary
Starting Rate: $53,973.79 - $73,796.79
Eligibility Requirements: Open to All Applicants
Union: Non-Union Position
Final Date to Apply: 11/15/2026 at 5:59 PM


Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 
• Direct, review and approve Technical Services staff cataloging, data entry and processing functions.
• Evaluate and select electronic resources, including databases, eBooks, streaming media and online learning materials.
• Maintain electronic acquisition systems, departmental budgets and on-order records; verifiy and order  new materials.
• Perform original and copy cataloging and maintains bibliographic, authority and item records in accordance with applicable standards.
• Conduct specialized research, generate departmental and database reports, and perform routine database maintenance.
• Verify invoices, maintain acquisition files and communicates with vendors, library institutions and department managers regarding purchases, procedures and shipments.
• Report operational progress, problems and needs to library administration and Technical Services staff and recommend procedural changes. 

Required Qualifications:
Requires a Master's Degree in Library Science with three years professional library experience in cataloging and one year supervisory experience. Experience with OCLC Connexion, FRBR, RDA and digital image meta-data is preferred. Working knowledge of the operations, governing laws and regulations of the library. Knowledge of current cataloging resources, standards and procedures. Knowledge of standard material processing techniques and procedures. Public Library experience preferred. 

Preference for employment in all positions with the city shall be given to applicants who are full-time city residents.

To be eligible to apply, current City employees must have completed their probationary period and attained certified status in their current position.

 

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Free Health Clinic
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• 4 weeks paid parental leave
• Up to 14 paid holidays, based off calendar year 
• 10-25 paid vacation days, based on years of service
• 12 paid sick days annually
• Tuition Reimbursement

If assistance in applying is required, please notify the Office of Human Resources at 217-789-2446 or humanresources@springfield.il.us