POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Posted November 1, 1998

Braille Institute Library Services in Los Angeles has the following job
opening.  Please contact Brent Cooper, Special Services Librarian at
213-660-3880, ext. 292 or via e-mail at rsd@brailib.org

TITLE: READER SERVICES MANAGER

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Director, the Reader Services Manager is
responsible for the following duties:

  1.   Be responsible for all phases of operation of the Reader Services

Division including supervision, hiring, training and evaluation of staff

in Reader Services;

2. Supervise Reader Services programs and activities;

3. Prepare documentation, budget recommendations and other reports are
needed;

4. Monitor the processing of new patron applications by Reader Advisory
staff; collect statistics, ensure that all patron contacts are
completed;

5. Responsible for processing of overdue, inactive recall and other
letters and required reports such as reserve problems and
patron-due-for-service;

6. Review the input of new title information into Title Maintenance;

7. Act as liaison for the Division to coordinate joint projects with
other library divisions/sections;

8. Provide reference service for Library patrons in the absence of
Information Resources Librarian;

9. Resolve patron initiated problems or concerns through phone contact
and correspondence;

10. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

open until filled

Prerequisites Include:

MLS from an ALA accredited school;
Library supervisory experience in Public/Reader Services;
Management and interpersonal skills;
Ability to function effectively as a team member;
Proven written and oral communication skills.