Acquisitions Librarian, Lane Memorial Library, (Hampton, NH)

Posted March 9, 2026

Description

We are seeking a fun, friendly library professional to join our great staff and thriving library as the next Acquisitions Librarian. If you have a background in collection development and budgeting, are community-centered, organized, a self-starter and team-player who is excited to meet the needs of our patrons, this is the job for you.

Responsibilities

Acquisition Maintenance

Oversee the overall acquisitions of collections in the library, maintaining measured growth.
Liaise with each managing Librarian about sections of the collection that require additional acquisitions or reductions in purchases to maintain a collection reflective of the town’s borrowing preferences and professional guidelines of collection development
Administer collection budgets and oversee all collection purchases
Administer all aspects of the interlibrary loan program
Maintain accurate records of all ILL loans
Pack ILL items for intrastate currier service as well as items shipped through USPS
Gather and report ILL statistics

General Functions

Demonstrate a professional demeanor in all work interactions
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Participate in professional meetings and conferences
Provide a clean and safe environment for employees and patrons

Collection development

All librarians at Lane Memorial Library will assist in the growth and maintenance of the collections in areas designated to them.
Maintain designated collections including acquisition and de-accession and/or transfer to storage in designated area(s) of focus
Assess damaged materials and repair, replace, or discard as needed
Advise managing Librarian of items that should be sent to the bindery
Assess gift books for addition to collection or donation to book sale
Design and produce materials (such as finding aids) that expand access to the collections

Patron Services

All librarians at Lane Memorial Library will provide service to residents at our service desks, over the phone, and via email throughout their work schedule.
Provide patron instruction in the use of library resources
Troubleshoot technical issues with library devices
Provide reader’s advisory services
Assist with museum pass and meeting room reservations and administration
Communicate with patrons regarding overdue library materials and other sensitive policies
Liaise with Friends of the Library
Initiate ILL requests through NHAIS and OCLC

Cataloging & Processing

All librarians at Lane Memorial Library will perform copy cataloging of library media, adding MARC records and assuring the inclusion of local holdings information
Delete lost or withdrawn items from our database
Perform physical processing of new library media
Suggest improvements to cataloging procedures to the Cataloging Librarian Events & Marketing All librarians at Lane Memorial Library will participate, collaboratively, in hosting public events.
Host and assist with various library events
Speak to local groups and organizations about library services
Brainstorm, plan, and put on a wide variety of events for adults, children, and families
Lead several events each year, including obtaining and preparing all necessary materials
Supervise set up and cleanup of event space and assist presenters
Evaluate events by keeping a record of attendance

ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS

All full-time librarians at Lane Memorial Library are “keyholders”, tasked with the care and security of the building, supervision of the part-time staff, and volunteers.
Open building for staff and patron access
Close and secure the building
Supervise nights and weekend shifts as required
Assist with assessing and developing public and workspaces within the library
Coordinate the selection and ordering of office and library supplies
Troubleshoot technical issues with library devices

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
-Master’s degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited university. Equivalent Master’s degrees and relevant experience considered.
-Strong written and verbal communication skills.
-1 or more years of experience working as a supervisor in a library, public library preferred.
-1 or more years of collection development experience at a library or similar institution.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Strong computing skills and experience with Microsoft Office
3 to 5 years’ library experience
Experience using the Koha integrated library system
Experience with performing interlibrary loan services

Hours and Compensation

37.5 hours/week to include Saturdays and some nights

Salary: $49,000 to $52,000 annually, commensurate with experience

How to Apply

Visit the following address to see the full listing: https://hampton.lib.nh.us/we-are-hiring-acquisitions-librarian/

Closing date: April 10, 2026

Send letter of interest, resume, and three professional references to:
Amanda Reynolds Cooper, Director
Lane Memorial Library
[email protected]