Job Description
Join Atlanta's premier library system as a Senior Library Assistant and elevate your career in information management. We're seeking a dynamic professional to support our downtown branch operations with exceptional customer service and technical expertise. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative environment where your skills make a real difference.
Responsibilities
- Manage digital and physical collections using ILS systems (e.g., Sierra, Koha)
- Deliver advanced reference services to diverse patrons including researchers and students
- Coordinate interlibrary loan networks and resource sharing initiatives
- Develop and deliver specialized information literacy workshops
- Supervise junior staff and volunteers during operational hours
- Implement collection development strategies aligned with community needs
- Maintain accurate circulation statistics and reporting metrics
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Library Science, Information Management, or related field
- 3+ years of professional library experience with demonstrated expertise
- Advanced proficiency in cataloging standards (RDA, MARC) and metadata management
- Exceptional customer service skills with multilingual capabilities preferred
- Experience with grant writing for library programming and resources
- Strong technical aptitude for emerging library technologies and databases
- Proven ability to train staff on new systems and procedures