Librarian - Technical Services, Library Associates [recruiter], Greater Los Angeles, CA

Library Associates Companies (LAC) has an exciting opportunity for a Librarian with a strong background in Technical Services, Integrated Library Systems (ILS) and vendor ordering systems to work for a well-known company in the greater Los Angeles area. The company is a leader in providing automatic solutions to libraries through their complete ILS system. The ideal candidate will work with a new product line module through conception, marketing, sales and growth.

Responsibilities

• Participate in overall strategy, research and development requirements, and development for new and emerging requirements for the Company’s product line;
• Develop detailed written specifications, workflow and screen design for the development and/or enhancement of the product;
• Manage day-to-day progress of the product line development;
• Provide technical expertise and training to other departments and other staff in support of product development and implementation;
• Collaborate with sales, programming, marketing, and operations to develop and provide product line definitions responsive to customer needs and market opportunities;
• Participate in key sales and training situations for the module.
  

Qualifications

• MLS Degree and 3-5 years experience in a mid to large public library’s technical services department with experience in acquisitions and cataloging.
• A clear understanding of ILS cataloging and acquisition functions and book vendor ordering systems such B&T, Blackwell or Ingram is also required
• Experience in serials management would be desirable.
• Work experience for an ILS vendor is a plus but not required;
• Up to 20% travel as needed for customer and industry related meetings.

To Apply

Please email resume, cover letter, and compensation expectations to Joanne Schwarz, jschwarz@libraryassociates.com , with a courtesy copy to Patty De Anda, pdeanda@libraryassociates.com. Please include the job title in your email.

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