The Enoch Pratt Free Library has an immediate opening for a Librarian II Young Adult Materials Selector to join the Collections Access Services Division (CASD). If you are enthusiastic about, and share a love of manga, anime, graphic novels, video games and teen fantasy fiction, and want to provide an enhanced user experience for Baltimore’s teen population, you are encouraged to apply. Under the supervision of the Collections Development Manager, the Young Adult (YA) selector chooses a variety of materials for the library’s YA and Adult collections, serves on select committees and coordinates with pertinent staff to provide lifelong learning for teen customers. The Collection Development Department comprises two sections, the Selection and Acquisitions Units.
The Enoch Pratt Free Library is the public library system for the city of Baltimore and consists of a Central Library, 21 branches, and mobile units. The Central Library serves as the State Library Resource Center (SLRC) as well as the main branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library. Selection of library materials reflects and supports the mission of both. This position will work on-site with the opportunity to telework 1 day per week per 2-week period.
Department: State Library Resource Center (SLRC)
Location: 400 Cathedral Street Baltimore, MD 21201
Salary: $53,065 to $64,494
Job Type: On-site Full-Time, Benefits Included
Summary of Duties:
Supports the educational and recreational needs of teens in Baltimore City and the State of Maryland by selecting new YA level materials in all formats for branch (NLS) and Central Library (SLRC) collections, using both digital and print selection tools.
Identifies the needs and interests of a diverse teen population and tracks trends in teen and adult publishing.
Assists with purchase of new Adult level materials in a timely manner for Branch and Central library collections using both digital and print selection tools.
Identifies new titles by utilizing library centric print and digital publications including newsletters, blogs and other trending resources.
Prepares replacement lists for assigned subject areas in teen and adult fiction and nonfiction using the Collection Assessment Schedule.
Participates in working on collection projects such as opening day, collection refreshes and collection renovations.
Maintains teen and adult standing order plans from a variety of vendors.
Oversees the timely ordering and receipt of books for events and public programs.
Reviews individual and publisher gifts for inclusion in library collections.
Manages materials budget expenditures for areas of selection responsibilities and tracks budget through provided reports and other tools.
Interprets circulation and other data points via various electronic library analytics tools and reports in order to identify needs and interests of a diverse community.
Interacts with vendor and publisher sales and customer account representatives virtually, by phone or in person.
Trains branch and departmental staff in collection management policies and procedures, including de-selection of materials.
Assists with evaluating, weeding, inventorying, and refreshing the Library’s collections, and partners with others to implement collection development initiatives.
Works closely with other Collection Development Department and Technical Services staff to facilitate an effective workflow and resolve problems as they arise.
Participates in department and division planning to support the Library’s strategic initiatives.
Stays current on trends, knowledge, and skills through involvement in continuing education opportunities.
Participates in professional activities at the local, state, and national level as appropriate and demonstrates interest and engagement in library activities.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited program.
Two years of experience in selecting materials for young adults in a library environment.
Experience in a public library in an urban setting serving a diverse user population.
Experience with Google suite and Microsoft Office software.
Physical Requirements: Physical exertion such as standing; or recurring activities such as bending, crouching, reaching; pushing loaded book trucks; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items such as boxes of books or journals.
Preferred Qualifications:
Reading knowledge of one or more foreign languages is a plus.
Experience with teen reading interests including trends in manga and graphic novel publications.
Familiar with MARC records and integrated library systems (Sirsi/Dynix preferred).
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Create bibliographic lists and/or recommending titles for a library collection.
Accomplished in assisting teens and adults with Readers’ Advisory.
Experience working with teens and/or young adult literature in a public or school library.
Proficient in use of print, non-print, and electronic library resources.
Knowledge of current publishing trends and collection development principles, practices, and concerns.
Understanding of web-based bibliographic, acquisitions and library collection analytics tools.
Experience with project planning and implementation in a library environment.
Synthesize and utilize multiple streams of information.
Genuine curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning, with a broad range of interests and reading background.
Position of Trust: Those under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of and successfully complete a criminal conviction check.
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