Library System/Company Name
Spartanburg County Public Library
Job Description
Perform selection of materials in a variety of traditional and emerging formats for Children and Teen collections including digital content, video games and graphic novels and series.
Essential Job Functions:
- Will perform selection of materials in a variety of traditional and emerging formats for Children and Teen collections including digital content, video games and graphic novels and series
- Will work closely with Director of Children’s Services and Director of Teen Services in selection of materials
- Analyzes community and library data to inform collection development decisions
- Evaluates, weeds and sorts Children’s and Teen collection for repair, replacement or bindery on a monthly basis
- Maintains budget for assigned collection areas
- Evaluates new products such as databases, emerging formats and streaming platforms
- Organizes, tracks and generally maintains vendors contracts
- Manages floating collections
- Participates in collection development projects
- Evaluates gifts and donations and patron requests for purchases
- Assists Director of Collection Management with departmental activities
- Works public service desks which may include reference, audio-visual, circulation, children’s and branches
HOURS: 40 hours per week: Monday – Friday 9 AM to 6 PM
SALARY: $38,000 per year minimum
Qualifications
- ALA/MLS from an accredited ALA library school
- 2 or more years of experience working in libraries as a librarian
- Experience in Collection Development, including selection and weeding of materials
How to Apply
Completed applications, along with resume and cover letter can be mailed to 151 South Church Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306 or faxed to 864-596-3518. Applications can be printed from our website.
City
Spartanburg
State
South Carolina
