Supervisor, Cataloguing Services - London, Canada - Thames Valley District School Board

Thames Valley District School Board

Verified Company

London, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Supervisor, Cataloguing Services is responsible for the planning, organizing, processing and operation of TVDSB's centralized Cataloguing Services department which provides support for school libraries across the system, in addition to supervising staff.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintain the cataloguing database of the records of all library resources across the school board. Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure the currency and integrity of that database
Organize and coordinate the Board's school library inventories
Recruit, select, train, and develop all Cataloguing Services staff
Provide online, telephone, and onsite support to Teacher Librarians
Manage portfolio budget
Catalogue library resources

WORK PERFORMED:

Guide and direct the cataloguing process of library resource materials to support client base in schools and other facilities
Monitor service delivery and respond to issues or inquiries
Implement cataloguing standards and protocols to promote staff accountability
Supervise staff and student employees including delegation of responsibilities, managing performance and conduct issues, completing performance appraisals and goal setting activities
Arrange professional development opportunities for staff
Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff
Liaise with Principals, teachers, and site administrators to coordinate services
Participate on centralized and department committees and provide recommendations regarding strategic plans
Develop and deliver training to schoolbased staff regarding cataloguing services
Monitor inventory and maintain associated documentation
Collect and interpret inventory statistics
Liaise with book vendors
Manage cataloguing databases
Collaborate with the Learning Technologies Coordinator with the responsibility for Libraries
Assume system manager responsibilities in the absence of the Supervisor, Library Automation and Resources

QUALITIES/SKILLS/SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of Cataloguing databases, Resource Description and Access (RDA), Library of Congress Subject headings, Structured Query Language (SQL), Web Dewey Decimal system and Thames Valley Absence Reporting and Replacement Information System (TVARRIS)
Proficient in computer systems such as Outlook 365, MS Office Suite, etc.
Excellent interpersonal skills with effective communication skills, both orally and in writing
Ability to work both independently and part of a team
Understand the importance of equity as it pertains to book selection and cataloguing responsibilities

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of a two (2) year postsecondary Diploma in Library and Information Technician or equivalent
Bachelors Degree and knowledge of Children's Literature is an asset
Three (3) years of related work experience is required

The recruitment process requires a criminal background check for work with vulnerable persons

The Thames Valley District School Board is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment of qualified staff who reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of our students and school communities.

The Thames Valley District School Board seeks to ensure that all recruiting processes are non-discriminatory and barrier-free and will provide accommodations to applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Please inform the Human Resources team member indicated below of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you require.

A. Torchia, Staffing Specialist, Human Resources

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted