Head of Reference at TSLAC

Salary: $4900 - $5700 (Monthly)

SUMMARY
Performs routine (journey-level) managerial work administering the daily operations and activities of the Information Services Department of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. Ensures access to information by government officials, government employees and the general public. Provides technical expertise and guidance essential to achieving the service objectives of the department. Supervises both para-professional and professional staff. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL TASKS
Oversee staff including conducting performance appraisals and creating development and retention plans.
Responsible for the analysis, acquisition and management of the General Reference, Genealogy, and Texana collections.
Coordinate and manage the state and federal documents depository programs.
Oversee bibliographic services (cataloging) and inter-library loan programs.
Provide professional reference and research services to Texas State Library users.
Develop budget requests; monitor expenditures and related vendor performance.
Recommend, develop and implement policies and procedures related to library collections and public service; and monitors compliance.
Prepare reports and provides statistics for the division and agency.
Conduct special projects as assigned by the Division Director.
Attend work regularly and in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.
Comply with all applicable agency policies and procedures, including safety and standards of conduct.

OTHER TASKS
Conduct special studies, needs analyses, and long-range planning as it relates to information service research methods and reference standards.
Prepare articles/publications and make presentations to promote awareness and use of the collections.
Oversee tours, orientation, workshops and presentations.

Find more information and apply at: https://www.tsl.texas.gov/jobs/headofref