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Collection Services Librarian, The Library Center, Springfield, MO

Posted March 14, 2022

Description:

Salary: From $37,440.00 annually

Essential Functions

  • Evaluation and selection of library materials according to the Materials Selection Policy
  • Maintain/develop the library’s collection to reflect community needs
  • Evaluate the Library system’s collections in assigned areas 
  • Review, select and order materials for those collections system-wide
  • Respond to customer suggestions for purchase in assigned areas 
  • Manage budget for selection areas and recommend materials budget allocations to meet the materials goals for the library system in assigned areas
  • Select materials cost-effectively and assign them according to user and location needs
  • Design and oversee weeding projects, replacement; redevelopment and specialized collection development projects
  • Maintenance of collection for specified areas including weeding, floating, list making and replacements
  • Lead projects related to collection services
  • Assist in maintaining collection inventory
  • Assist branches in maintaining collections
  • Assist in planning, moving and installing collections in new or existing library branches
  • Work with other departments and phone contact with other staff and public
  • Good written communication
  • Contribute to writing, updating, revising collection services policies, procedures and communicating to staff for collection services topics
  • Prepares and presents training classes related to Collection Services areas 
  • Make decisions on disposition of donated or gift materials in assigned areas
  • Keep current on trends and format changes in materials
  • Statistical analysis and evaluative reports of specified collections
  • Public service desk duties as needed
  • Contribute to system committees as assigned
  • Assist Collection Services Manager in department functions
  • Assists in other department duties as assigned
  • Interprets and implements the Library’s General Conduct Policy
  • Timeliness:  The employee must be punctual and timely in arriving to work and completing tasks. The employee must also be capable of working all of the hours in their assigned shift.
  • Ability to work with others and the general public:  It is essential that individual who works in this position have the ability to work and interact in a cooperative, pleasant, and constructive manner with others.
  • This job description is not intended to be all inclusive; employee may be required to perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the Library.

Skills/Job Knowledge

  • Excellent communication skills, oral and written
  • Ability to interact pleasantly, constructively and cooperatively with library patrons and staff
  • Thorough knowledge of library policies
  • Computer and keyboard skills, ability to type 35 wpm

Education/Experience

  • MLS or MLIS degree
  • Library experience 
  • Selector experience preferred

Contact

  • Close contact within department and with sales representatives of various suppliers
  • Works closely with other departments
  • Routine telephone contact with patrons and system staff

Supervision

  • Supervised by the Collection Services Manager

Physical Demands

  • Performs bending, squatting, kneeling and reaching from floor level to 6 feet in height
  • Routine lifting of library materials weighing up to 30 lbs.
  • Displays good coordination and mobility

Working Environment

  • Primarily indoors with heating and cooling regulated in a general library environment

Miscellaneous Requirements

  • Must pass a security background check

This is a full-time position, approximately 40 hours per week. Candidates must be available to work any hours the library branch is open, primarily Monday through Friday between 8:30am and 5:00pm.  As a condition of employment, work schedules may change as necessary to best provide user services and to meet the Library’s responsibility to the citizens of Greene County.  

Selector of materials for children and young adults preferred but not required.

This position requires an MLS or MLIS from an ALA accredited institution or commensurate experience. To be considered for this position TRANSCRIPTS MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION.

How to Apply:

Applications may be found online at http://thelibrary.org/libjob/libjobs.cfm then follow the link provided for this Job Posting

Complete application and submit transcript through our online application process. Direct questions through e-mail to [email protected] or call 417-616-0589 Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm.

Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to testing or appointment.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:   Until Filled

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