Collection Development Librarian - Adult Materials

Job Description:

Collection Development Librarian - Adult Materials

Description

We're hiring a vibrant, innovative and dynamic Collection Development Librarian to select adult materials across all formats! Your understanding of patron demands and knowledge of fiction and non-fiction from regional bestsellers to the New York Times and from mid-level titles to debut and indie authors, will ensure we provide patrons with what they want. Your passion for collecting the perfect titles for adult patrons that reflect the interest and needs of our residents, will result in an exemplary, popular and well-circulating collection for the residents of Jefferson County. You bring an understanding of the role non-fiction titles have in a library, sourcing what the Library really needs to support all areas of the collection, including what the patrons always wants, what students need, in addition to picking out the best-sellers across all categories. You will use your collaboration skills to work with the Collections team and other Library staff to support weeding practices and ensure that the best materials are being chosen for our patrons. If you're an innovator who knows what patrons love and need in fiction and non-fiction, this may be the job for you!

Jefferson County Public Library offers great benefits: Generous paid time off and paid holidays, flexibility to assist in your work/life balance, various benefit and wellness opportunities helping you maintain a healthy lifestyle, a tuition reimbursement program and trainings for personal and professional growth.

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:
04/22/25
Division:
Library Division
Management Level:
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Benefit Eligibility:
This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Description:

Hiring Range: $50,315.81 - $65,410.55 annually

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Essential duties include, but not limited to, the following:

• Knowledge of adult book selection, both fiction and non-fiction.
• Knowledge of library and publishing trends.
• Knowledge of vendor services.
• Knowledge of weeding standards.
• Ability to translate the needs and interests of our adult patrons into materials for our collection.
• Budget allocation and tracking.
• Analyzing the collection for usage and trends.
• Handles patron suggestions for adult materials.
• List creation to highlight the collection.
• Stays current on trends in library services and materials to adults.
• Works on additional projects such as opening day collections.
• Collaborates with others in cross-functional teams to accomplish goals and objectives.
• Maintain a flexible schedule, able to work some evenings, weekends, or holidays.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Selection skills to create a high interest public library collection.
• Experience with collection development for adults.
• Ability to engage well with others and to work in a highly collaborative environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Persons hired in this position must be able to perform all the essential tasks required by the position. The above statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other nonessential or peripheral duties that may be required. JCPL retains the right to modify or change the duties or essential and additional functions of the job at any time without notice.
• Position must comply with laws governing patron privacy and confidentiality under CRS24-90-119, and the Code of Ethics of the American Library Association, as well as ADA governing public access to space and technology.

Preferred - Master's In Library Science or Library Information Systems

Preferred - One year of public library experience.

Preferred - Collection Development Experience

Candidates currently residing in Colorado will be prioritized.

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Work Experience: Minimum one year

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Category:
Library Services