What are the responsibilities and job description for the Database Manager position at Carrollton Farmers Branch Independent School...?
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Proficiency in Windows, IOS, Chrome OS, Google Drive, MS Office
- Experience in a library environment with automated information storage and retrieval preferred.
- Advanced skills working with computer software programs, word processing, spreadsheet, webpages, and web browsers, and relational database applications
- Ability to prepare and conduct training for current technological applications dealing with library applications
- Any alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
- Basic understanding of library record structure preferred.
- Experience in troubleshooting hardware, software, and SAAS issues and coming up with out-of-the-box solutions.
- Experience in extrapolating data via various formats to create usable reports.
- Oversee daily functions of the library management database across the network
- Assist in the maintenance of the computer technology database including software updates and communicating changes to all stakeholders.
- Work with network managers to maintain the database across the network
- Develop new item types, locations, and circulation behaviors
- Assist with import of student data into library automation program from student database
- Maintain the eLibrary interface for elementary and secondary schools
- Upload MARC records to book vendors to use with library analysis software for each librarian
- Provide daily helpdesk function for the database to campuses (library media specialists, support staff, teachers, etc.)
- Provide remote and onsite training for new staff on the library management system
- Communicate enhancements to the staff through staff development as needed
- Act as a liaison to Library software program corporation and other related vendors
- Maintain library website
- Provide training and support for library resource web portal and library webpages
- Provide technical support backup for classrooms in the technology and learning center
- Provide customized library circulation rules as needed by each campus
- Provide training and support for library inventories and reconciliation of discrepancies
- Build customized report templates for each librarian
- Provide statistical reports for library circulation, collection age, online resource usage and other data as required and in a timely manner.
- Provide customized library circulation rules as needed by each campus
- Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy.
- Maintain confidentiality of all information
- Keep informed and comply with all state and district policies and regulations concerning primary job functions.
- Participate in staff development training programs when appropriate
- Communicate with all stakeholders in a professional, timely manner.
JobID: 1110
Position Type:
Paraprofessional Category/Library Database Manager
Paraprofessional Category/Library Database Manager
Date Posted:
6/26/2025
6/26/2025
Location:
Multipurpose Building
Job Title: Database Manager Wage/Hour Status: NonexemptMultipurpose Building
Reports to: Director – Learning Media Pay Grade: Tech 3 – 226 days
Dept./School: Library and Media Services Date Revised: June 19, 2025
Primary Purpose:
To provide database management for the library program and to support the library programs as promoted by the district library director.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification
Special Knowledge/Skills
Preferred Experience:
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Database Management:
Technical Support:
Records and Reports:
Other:
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and
peripherals
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: High volume office environment, High volume phone calls, Subject to frequent interruptions, Subject to frequent deadlines
Mental Demands: Ability to communicate effectively (verbal), Ability to operate computer
Other: Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures; Other duties as assigned
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The Administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
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Signature of Employee: ________________________________________________________
Date: ______________________________________________________________________
Approved by: Cindy Nietubciz Date: June 19, 2025
Reviewed by: Dr. Tamy Smalskas Date: June 19, 2025
