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Under general direction, is responsible for coordinating and/or providing guidance for all genealogy and local history activities (including public service, instruction, outreach, and exhibitions) for the Municipal Archives and Records Center. Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff. Work Location Municipal Archives and Records Center - 719 S Santa Rosa Ave, San Antonio, TX 78204 Work Schedule 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday; some evenings and weekends Responsibilities Formulates goals, policies, plans, and procedures for areas of supervision. Directs, coordinates, and schedules the activities and operations of assigned staff and areas of responsibility for multiple sites. Manages the continued growth and development of digitization projects and implements new projects as they arise, including identifying and evaluating potential digitization projects. Selects materials for digitization, resolves intellectual property and privacy issues, and oversees the scanning of materials and creation of descriptive metadata. Ensures quality and consistency of digital records and metadata. Determines means and methods for assessing production quality and tracks statistics and feedback. Coordinates the acquisition of collections and interacts with potential donors of new collections. Manages and/or coordinates, as appropriate, key funding opportunities and partnership. Networks with key partners regularly, representing the Office of the City Clerk. Ensures access to special collections through cataloging materials, collection management and security. Monitors use and maintains quality of collection of library materials in the department, including recommending titles or subjects for purchase. Participates in library committee work. Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required. Qualifications Master's Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited university or Master's degree in History or a related field and certification with the Academy of Certified Archivists. Four (4) years' experience as a professional librarian and/or direct experience in archival records, collection and researching historical records, or library systems. One (1) year in a supervisory capacity. Applicant Information Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university. Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted. Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application. If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of professional and public library theories, issues, practices and trends including familiarity with copyright as it relates to digitization of cultural heritage materials. Knowledge of Texas History and Genealogy. Knowledge of book and media publishing industry trends, issues, and practice including digitization of materials. Knowledge of digitization systems, standards, and technology. Knowledge of public service in an urban setting. Knowledge of all systems used in public libraries (AACR2, LC subject headings, Dewey decimal system, MARC formats, and the OCLC bibliographic utility). Knowledge of management techniques and procedures. Skill in supervising, training, selecting, monitoring, counseling, and evaluating assigned staff. Skill in utilizing a personal computer, PC applications, and electronic resources as used in libraries, and especially in operating peripheral equipment used in archival and digitization work. Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Ability to interpret library policies, objectives, and services to community groups, educational leaders, publishing industry representatives, other City departments, and the general public. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of San Antonio

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