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Job Description

Role: Selects materials and develops the collection. Major Duties and Responsibilities: 25% - COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT – Responsible for selection of materials as part of a centralized collection development by evaluating and analyzing various collection areas, works collaboratively with Librarians and other public services staff, and develops the collection in accordance with the goals of the collection development policy in order to provide a collection that meets the community’s needs. 20% - MATERIALS SELECTION - Identifies materials for purchase by reading reviews on materials, reviewing best seller lists, patron requests, staff suggestions, collection analysis results, negotiates vendor relations, and orders materials in order to select materials for the collection. 20% – COLLECTION ANALYSIS - Creates selection lists, hold lists, circulation and other reports, and analyzes statistical data in order to determine collection improvement strategies. 15% - COLLECTION MAINTENANCE – Coordinates weeding projects and provides training and support in the use of weeding procedures, evaluates donations and damaged/missing items in order to keep collection current and useful. 5% - COLLECTION PROMOTION – Creates reading lists, bookmarks, brochures and other marketing materials in order to promote materials in the collection. 5% - BUDGET – Monitors assigned budget area for expenditures in order to spend allocated dollars on materials for collection. 10% - OTHER DUTIES – Participates in meetings and activities and assists the Supervisor with departmental projects to ensure the smooth operation of the department.

Additional Info & Requirements

DISTRICT SUCCESS FACTORS: Focuses on the customer Initiative Contributes to a positive work environment Strategic thinking Pursues personal development Continuous improvement Takes pride in the workplace Emotionally intelligent Tactful Knowledge of public library operations Creativity JOB SUCCESS FACTORS: Knowledge and experience working with public library collections Knowledge of literature/media and reading/viewing/listening interests Knowledge of publishing world and trends Knowledge of print and online resources Proficiency in using an online library catalog system including report writing Proficiency in Windows, Word, Internet Explorer, Outlook, and Publisher Able to operate various office equipment This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.Three year's experience providing public service in a public library setting and/or working with library collections, selecting materials and using vendor databases. Experience with centralized collection development processes (preferred).

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