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- Develops and implements a collection development policy that supports the library's mission and reflects community interests.
- Oversees the selection, acquisition, organization, and weeding of materials in all formats, including digital resources.
- Analyzes usage statistics, community demographics, and trends to identify collection needs and gaps.
- Prepares and manages the materials budget, ensuring responsible allocation of funds.
- Collaborates with the finance team to monitor expenditures and seeks cost-saving opportunities.
- Explores alternative funding sources, including grants and partnerships, to enhance collections.
- Works closely with library staff to gather input on collection needs.
- Fosters a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and professional growth among the collection development and acquisitions team as the supervisor and mentor of the team.
- Develops and enforces policies for acquisitions, donations, and withdrawal of materials.
- Ensures the compliance with copyright laws, licensing agreements, and library ethics.
- Works with Outreach team to learn about community needs and interests.
- Promotes the collection through programs, displays and partnerships.
- Stays current with new library technologies, publishing trends, emerging formats and recommends new tools to improve collection management.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- ***TRANSCRIPTS ARE NOT REQUIRED*** UPLOAD RESUME ONLY
- Minimum qualifications are a bachelor's degree in library science, Information Science, or a related field.Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an American Library Association accredited program preferred.
- Five (5) or more years of experience in collection development or technical services in a library setting, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
- Experience with electronic resource management (ERM), maintaining electronic resources and vendor negotiations.
- Familiarity with managing diverse and multilingual collections.
- Experience in integrated library systems (ILS) and collection analysis tools.
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills, combined with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in building library collections.
- Proven ability to lead and inspire teams toward achieving organizational goals.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with staff, vendors, and community members.
- Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities and technologies.
- Ability to work evenings or weekends as needed for special projects or events.
STARTING SALARY RANGE: $35.42 - $44.28 hourly based on qualifications
CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position
All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.
