Librarian I - Collection Development
City of LynchburgDescription
The Lynchburg Public Library is seeking a Collection Development Coordinator
Are you a detail-oriented, organized individual with a passion for materials selection? The Lynchburg Public Library is seeking a highly qualified Collection Development Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining our collection of materials, both physical and digital. If you possess a strong knowledge of library science and are excited about collection development, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.
The ideal candidate:
- Creative thinker
- Supportive leadership mindset
- Adept at communication with people at all levels, exhibiting tact and excellent listening skills
- Collaborative problem solver with the ability to work on multiple projects
- Self-starter
- Understands the importance of learning and growing as a team member
- Flexible and innovative in the face of change
- Passionate about public libraries, information services, and developing library collections
Essential Duties
Examples of Duties
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Evaluating and selecting materials for the library's collection in all areas
- Lead collection analysis and data-driven assessment activities, including regularly reviewing the Libraries' general holdings in all formats to determine if current resources are meeting the needs of the community and to inform decision-making for collections renewals and purchases.
- Integrates an understanding of diverse populations and communities into materials selection
- Works collaboratively with Acquisitions
- Collaborate with other librarians in all library locations to identify and acquire new materials for the collection
- Stay current with industry developments and best practices in collection management, to continuously improve processes and procedures
- Works with library departments to provide relevant collection-related onboarding to new staff system-wide.
- Responsible for ensuring that a regular weeding schedule is established and followed for all locations; weeds as required.
- Runs collection maintenance reports and, with departmental input, assigns staff to specific tasks as needed.
- Prepares, reviews, and updates collection development policies/procedures and related policies.
- Maintains a working knowledge of departmental duties and procedures, and fills in and/or assists other departments and locations as needed
- Engages in professional development through professional library conferences, webinars, seminars, and network committees, reading professional literature, and attending and participating in staff workshops and meetings.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:- Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.
- When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly supervises assigned support and professional staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.Minimum Education and Experience Required
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Master's degree in Library Science (MLS) or Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited library school required; minimum 3-5 years of professional library experience in a public library, 3-5 years of experience selecting materials for all age groups, and comprehensive knowledge of current trends and practices in library services.Other Qualifications
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Second language highly desirable.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Solid interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution skills, required for working with citizens, vendors, and other City employees.
Physical Demands
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and telephone keyboard. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Work Environment
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.