Senior Collection Development Librarian

Fort Vancouver Regional Library

1007 E Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98663

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Wages

$48,090.00 per Year   Calculate

Location

Vancouver, WA

Hours

40.00

MLS

Not Specified

Minimum Education

Not Specified

Library Experience

Required

Supervisory Experience

Required

Type of Library

Public

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Job Description

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Fort Vancouver Regional Library District (FVRL) is seeking qualified applicants who are enthusiastic about children’s materials for a full-time (40 hours per week) Senior Collection Development Librarian opening at our District Headquarters in Vancouver, Washington.

This Senior Collection Development Librarian is part of a small team of librarians who are responsible for the management of the FVRL District collection working under the supervision of the Collection Manager. This opening will focus on the selection, de-selection (weeding) and distribution of juvenile materials for our 13 libraries, three Library Express locations and two bookmobiles spread out across more than 4,200 square miles. The successful candidate will use statistical data and professional resources to monitor the needs of library patrons and to stay apprised of trends in children’s material. They will then work within a budget to maintain a collection in a manner that reflects both the needs of branches and the district as a whole.

The ideal candidate would have strong analytical and interpersonal skills and be comfortable working in an environment supporting FVRL’s internal customers. This position requires a Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited program or ability to obtain a Washington State certificate upon hire, 3-5 years of relevant experience and 1-3 years of supervisory experience. As mentioned previously, this position will not work at one of our branches, but will be at our district office, working Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Please see the position description (link above) for a more detailed list of job duties and requirements. 

The compensation for this position begins at $48,090 annually with an excellent benefits package including health insurance benefits, life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment, short term and long term disability benefits, Washington State PERS retirement and paid time off.

Additional Info & Requirements

Minimum of 3-5 years of related work experience, including customer service experience.

One to three years of supervisory experience or lead worker experience.

HR Info

jobs@fvrl.org

To apply, please complete the FVRL Application for Employment (pdf) and submit a signed copy along with a resume and cover letter to jobs@fvrl.org

Posted Feb 24, 2017