Manager of Technical Services - Mayer Library - Dallas Museum of Art

Scope of Position:

The Manager of Technical Services facilitates discovery and use of the Mayer Library’s research collection by ensuring the accuracy of library system data and accessibility of the library’s materials. The Manager of Technical Services catalogs collection materials, provides cataloging guidance and expertise for the department, manages all aspects of cataloging operations, including materials processing and preservation, and assists with library system administration.

Essential Functions:

• Manage and perform quality control on the library catalog database to ensure accuracy, consistency, and standardization regarding, but not limited to, content description, subject analysis, access points, classification numbers, local MFHD and item information.
• Catalog and classify library materials in accordance with current accepted standards and local practices, including original and complex cataloging of a variety of formats in one or more languages, requiring interpretation, judgment, and subject-matter expertise.
• Work with Director of Library & Archives in library system administration and developing technical services priorities, including short and long-term planning.
• Establish and maintain documentation of technical services policies, procedures, and workflows.
• Support the care and long-term use of library materials by identifying items with preservation or special housing needs and coordinate appropriate actions as needed; perform minor repairs on damaged materials.
• Perform and supervise materials end-processing.
• Prepare administrative and statistical reports.
• Manage library supply needs, prepare orders, and monitor supplies budget allocation.
• Contribute to collection management and access efforts for library resources including inventory control, metadata control and remediation, and expanding the digital reach of library collections.
• Supervise the work of technical services staff and interns; provide training to library staff on technical services procedures, cataloging standards, systems, and tools.
• Maintain current knowledge of professional cataloging procedures and standards.
• Maintain current knowledge of new developments in describing specialized materials including art history resources.
• Advise Director of Library & Archives on tools and resources that facilitate efficiency and quality of technical services activities.
• Perform related duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Master of Library or Information Science degree from an ALA-accredited program.
• Minimum of five years progressively responsible experience working in technical services including original cataloging duties and direct supervision of paid or volunteer staff.
• Professional knowledge of AACR2, MARC, RDA and other authority sources.
• Experience in collection management including inventory control, metadata quality control, authority control, and creating reports.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with commonly used Microsoft Office applications.
• Aptitude and interest in learning new technologies; ability to problem solve and learn new systems or procedures for productive results.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to collaborate and coordinate as a member of a team.
• Detail-oriented, with excellent proof-reading skills and spelling accuracy.
• Ability to represent the museum in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time, climb step stool, reach for materials on high and low shelves, push a book truck, lift heavy boxes.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience cataloging materials about art, art history, and related subjects; or educational background in art history.
• Experience handling and cataloging special collections materials.
• Experience with cloud-based library services platforms.
• Experience with Ex Libris Voyager, OCLC Connexion/Record Manager, MarcEdit, SharePoint.
• Library system migration and implementation experience.
• Practical experience with metadata and content standards used in the creation and organization of digital content.
• Reading knowledge of at least one Romance language and familiarity with languages other than English.

Application Instructions 

• Complete the application
• Attach a resume and cover letter

** Applications submitted before 10/18/2024 will be given priority in the selection process. ** 

     Afterward, we will continue to accept applications until the role is filled.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Dallas Museum of Art fosters equity, celebrates diversity, and supports inclusion. We acknowledge that diverse backgrounds and voices of visitors, volunteers, trustees, staff, and communities represented in the collection make us stronger and better equipped to make positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally.

Equity

Society’s historical legacies and systemic barriers have created disparities in the communities we serve. Knowing this, we strive to expand and enhance arts opportunities for all.

Diversity

Many factors—including but not limited to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetics, economic backgrounds, and experiences—make individuals and groups unique. Our goal is to ensure visitors, volunteers, trustees, staff, and collections reflect this diversity.

Inclusion

We commit to listening to and learning from diverse voices and perspectives. We create a vibrant and accessible social space that encourages dialogue and the exchange of ideas through arts and culture.

EOE

The Dallas Museum of Art is committed to building a culturally diverse staff and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The DMA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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