Librarian I - Collection Management & Acquisitions

• Responsible for cataloging and processing all formats of library materials.
• Catalogs books and audio-visual materials; interprets and applies library standards to classify materials for the library’s collection.
• Prepares materials for branch collection, maintains authority records, imports and purges MARC records, and updates records in system databases.
• Coordinates cataloging and processing services and workflow.
• Supervises staff within work area in absence of Collection Management and Acquisitions Coordinator.
• Serves on collection development committees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for cataloging all formats of library materials; books, audio-visual materials, serials, and eBooks. Accesses various databases such as Library of Congress and Online Computer Library Center.
• Verifies classification numbers and subject headings for items.
• Creates bibliographic records in library database.
• Updates and modifies item records to ensure compatibility with library database. Interprets and applies authority records to complete cataloging of materials.
• Utilizes experience and other resources to create bibliographic record of items that are not in standard database.
• Manages the workflow of the cataloging and processing team and establishes priorities.
• Advises team on cataloging standards and implements updates and changes.
• Receives and resolves cataloging concerns from team and branches.
• Assists with acquisitions for Library System. Manages orders, renewals, statistical reporting, and invoicing for periodicals.
• Communicates claims to vendor for missing, duplicate, and/or damaged materials and follows up with branch contacts.
• Communicates subscription issues and changes to branches as needed. Evaluates order carts to determine branch allocations and accuracy of data before purchase.
• Maintains authority file of approved subject headings, classification numbers, and bibliographic information. Interprets cataloging and classification standards to staff.
• Evaluates materials for acquisition.
• Manages weeding and replacement of materials as needed.
• Serves the library system by sitting on or chairing collection-focused committees.
• Evaluates professional book reviews, statistics, and reports related to collection management in the selection/deselection of materials.
• Runs reports to assist in selection/deselection decisions in keeping with collection development policy and working within an established budget.
• Creates and reviews various documents, including but not limited to cataloging worksheets, budget documents, financial reports, purchase orders, and various other reports, memos, and correspondence.
• Serves as Manager on Duty and assigns tasks to other staff members as needed; coaches and mentors subordinates and colleagues.
• Assists in the interviewing and training process for department staff.
• May interview, train, and supervise volunteers and interns as needed. Assists in establishing and implementing policies, procedures and goals for assigned branch and for own department.
• Coordinates ordering of necessary supplies and equipment.
• Serves the library on professional committees.
• Attends professional meetings, conferences, and workshops to maintain knowledge of current theories and trends in public library operations and technology.

Physical requirements: Exerting force up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently.

Salary Range: $49,124.70-$52,563.43 DOQ