Librarian_Photoduplication Head

Summary of Work Activities and Responsibilities:

The Photoduplication Head is responsible for setting the strategic direction and overseeing the day-to-day operations of Photoduplication Section. This position is also expected to perform librarian function.

• Sets the direction and operational goals of the Section in alignment with the mandates of the Rizal Library and the Cluster
• Conduct assessment and evaluation of the Section’s processes and initiatives, ensuring continuous improvement, maintenance and adjustment in initiatives and service delivery
• Develops and applies metrics to systematically monitor goal achievement
• Leads the development of library policies, procedures, and standards pertinent to the Section, and contributes to the formulation of general policies for the Rizal Library
• Benchmarks best practices and emerging technologies to enhance Section resources and services
• Reviews and refines existing policies, operating standards, and guidelines, addressing gaps and leveraging opportunities for improvement
• Monitors policy implementation to ensure compliance and operational integration
• Manages the performance of the employees in the Section through proper mentoring, setting standards/targets, monitoring, evaluating performance, providing feedbacks, determining employees training needs and providing development opportunities
• Cultivates a collaborative work culture, ensuring strategic alignment and effectively addressing operational challenges
• Collaborates with the Rizal Library Executive Team and other Section Heads on shared initiatives and services
• Prepares, monitors, and manages the Section’s budget and expenditures, recommending cost-effective strategies
• Ensures the upkeep and optimization of the Section’s physical spaces to support learning, research, and library engagement

• Attends to in-depth queries and collection questions from library users
• Provides library users with guidelines on the proper handling of Section materials
• Organizes and conducts library orientations and guided tours of the Section and the Rizal Library

• Evaluates and endorses Photoduplication requests to ensure alignment with Rizal Library’s guidelines and goals, including compliance with copyright and preservation policies
• Creates and/or reviews proposed project plans for accomplishment of Photoduplication requests, including assumptions, timelines, costs, and resource requirements
• Oversees the implementation and status of projects to ensure compliance and service quality
• Manages procurement for Photoduplication projects by sourcing suppliers, securing cost-effective pricing for supplies and equipment, and endorsing purchases to the Central Purchasing Office (CPO)

• Accessions, classifies, and organizes the Section’s collections
• Oversees and ensures the proper packing, transport, receipt, and sorting of collections
• Conducts preservation of materials, as needed
• Recommends and evaluates collections (both potential and existing) for acquisition, de-selection, repair, preservation, and/or digitization
• Promotes and collaborates with stakeholders—within the Rizal Library, the University, and external partners – on the development of the Library’s collections and services

 V.  Performs other work-related tasks as may be required by the immediate supervisor and authorized representative.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS) or Library and Information Science (MLIS); or Master’s degree in another field appropriate to tertiary level library needs
• Licensed Librarian
• At least 4 years of library experience in a professional area
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience