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Collection Development Librarian

Rangeview Library District

Support Services

Application Deadline

Apply By Nov 9th, 2007

Wages

$51,884.00 to $59,666.00 per Year   Calculate

Location

Denver, CO

Hours

40.00

MLS

Required

Minimum Education

Master's Degree

Library Experience

Required

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Public

Social

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Job Description

The Rangeview Library District in Northglenn, CO, is seeking an innovative Collection Development Librarian who is passionate about connecting people with literature and information. Bring your experience in community assessment, collection evaluation, weeding and materials selection to help Rangeview become a “best in class” library. We are looking for a versatile; customer focused Collection Development Library who will: • Conduct a community assessment in conjunction with branch staff to identify current and potential library users. • Work with branch managers to evaluate the collection and identify gaps, make recommendations for weeding, and develop RLD’s collection policies. • Evaluate current holdings against identified standard bibliographies and publishing trends. • Make system wide buying decisions and coordinate branch requests for the purchase of print, non-print and digital, journals and databases. • Supervise the ordering of all materials insuring expedited workflows. • Serve a minimum of 8 hours a week at various branch customer service desks to maintain an in depth understanding of our patrons information needs. • Maintain records for budgeted funds related to the acquisitions of all materials. Utilize circulation data to make informed buying decisions.

Additional Info & Requirements

Minimum qualifications: MLS from an ALA-accredited Library School, four years full-time related library experience, including two years full-time experience in collection development. Desired qualifications: one year of experience selecting materials in multi-branch public library system; significant experience with electronic ordering systems such as Title Source-3 or I-Page; experience using an acquisition module of an ILS such as Horizon.

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HR Info

If you are interested in joining our team please apply for this position on the Adams County Website found at http://www.co.adams.co.us For more information about the library district and this position visit www.rangeviewld.org

Posted Oct 25, 2007