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POSITION SUMMARY

The Collection Services Supervisor is responsible for overseeing a relevant, high-interest collection across formats, platforms, and levels. This position exercises professional judgment and expertise in the evaluation of the collection’s quality and appeal, and selection of appropriate materials and online resources to serve the needs of the Englewood community. In addition to collection development, this role supervises several staff members who are tasked with receiving, processing, and cataloging responsibilities, ensuring efficient and effective workflows across these areas.

Cross-departmental collaboration is required to deliver a premium experience to internal and external customers. As a library leader, the Collection Development Supervisor provides guidance, coaching, and professional development opportunities for team members while fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. This role also participates on the Library Leadership team that sets leadership priorities for the full library.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervision and leadership 30%

• Creates, recommends, and communicates and enforces policies, procedures, and standards specific to collection services to library and City of Englewood teams.
• Serves as the primary Englewood Public Library contact for collection vendor specifications and negotiations
• Provides day-to-day direction to Collection Services Assists in interviewing, hiring, training, delegating tasks, and evaluating staff performance to ensure efficient and accurate workflows within the department.
• Plays a key role in decision-making to establish, monitor, and refine department practices and procedures.
• Contributes to the professional development of staff by providing routine feedback, mentoring, and identifying educational opportunities such as webinars, conferences, and specialized training sessions.
• Holds regular Collection Services department meetings to ensure effective communication, collaboration, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Acts as “person in charge” of the library during several shifts per week.

Documentation & Implementation 20%

• Creates and maintains clear documentation and reports of and on library tools, processes, and systems.
• Monitors analytics and produces reports, evaluating effectiveness of tools, processes, and systems and providing recommendations for future action.
• Evaluates and adjusts the materials budget to meet the information needs of the community and align with library and City goals.

Professional Engagement and Development 20%

• Contributes to the library’s positive public image by actively participating in meetings, attending library and community events, and providing department updates and presentations to key stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Works directly with the public to promote library collections, services, and programs, ensuring a strong community presence.
• Stays current with library platforms, tools, and technologies to enhance department operations and service delivery.
• Attends library conferences, workshops, and training sessions relevant to the role, as authorized.

Collaboration and Communication 30%

• Participates in staff meetings across departments to address collection development needs, resolve issues, and discuss ideas for improvement.
• Works collaboratively to align collection development efforts with library plans, activities, and evolving standards.
• Provides training and support to staff on collection-related topics, such as using library platforms, understanding collection policies, and promoting resources effectively.