Collection Development Librarian II (Bilingual/Spanish)

Ingram Content Group • New York, NY

8h

About The Position

Ingram Content Group (ICG) is searching for a Collection Development Librarian II bilingual in Spanish to join our innovative Collection and Metadata Development team in New York. This is an exciting opportunity to surface the best publishers of authentic Spanish titles worldwide for our publisher solutions teams, and to develop a cohesive Spanish-language collection development service that helps libraries find and select the best content for their communities. You will also work with the other Ingram Collection Development Librarians to grow and maintain our proprietary title database(s) and to create and deliver balanced and inclusive lists and services for Spanish language materials and other categories as assigned. You’ll represent Ingram Library Services in meetings with Spanish-language publishers and libraries and serve as the Spanish-language expert and thought leader for the Collection and Metadata Development department. You will also help us reach our library customers by creating and delivering content for Ingram’s e-newsletters, webinars, podcasts, customer meetings, and conference presentations.
Ingram Content Group (“Ingram”) connects people with content in all forms. Providing comprehensive services for publishers, retailers, libraries, and educators, Ingram makes these services seamless and accessible through technology, innovation, and creativity. With an expansive global network of offices and facilities, Ingram’s services include digital and physical book distribution, print-on-demand, and digital learning.
You love supporting one library, but what if you could support thousands?
At Ingram, our Collection and Metadata Development team curates titles and services for a wide range of libraries from small and rural libraries to multi-branch urban library systems. We focus on providing exceptional support to our library customers by improving workflows and processes with content, shelf-ready services, balanced and inclusive collection development help, and librarian expertise -- all while developing and maintaining lasting relationships with our clients. Our teams collaborate and innovate with our core values of credible, performance-driven, agile, innovative, and customer-focused in mind.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS, MLIS, MSLS or other accepted accreditations from ALA) from school accredited by the American Library Association
• 3 years of experience in public libraries, school libraries, and/or academic libraries
• 1 year collection development experience
• Fluent in Spanish (written and spoken)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with querying and data reporting.
• Knowledge of integrated library catalog systems; for example, SirsiDynix, Polaris, Sierra, ExLibris
• Knowledge of RDA and AACR2 cataloging standards, LCSH, LC and Dewey classification schedules, and MARC21/OCLC formats

Responsibilities

• Enhance and maintain an intricate Collection Development title database used to create customized lists for ongoing collection development, outsourced collection development, iCurate services, Opening Day Collections, Standing Orders, ipage lists and TIMS record enhancement.
• Takes lead on behalf of department as needed on custom collection development projects and services for libraries.
• Works with Collection Development management to develop and enhance iCurate services for Spanish-language collection development utilizing knowledge of libraries’ collection needs and Spanish-language publishing.
• Provides guidance to library customers about weeding, collection development norms, budget allocations, and other practices for building Spanish-language collections for all ages; consults about outsourcing, including collection analysis services and ongoing selection.
• Educates customer librarians about Ingram tools, services, and capabilities, with a focus around Spanish-language materials.
• Represents Ingram to customers and other industry professionals at conferences as required.
• Meets with publishers for knowledge of new and forthcoming titles. Uses professional knowledge of reviews, trade news, and library journals to stay current in the field and to educate and advise publishers on target audiences and product viability. Suggests promotional vehicles and other marketing options. Participates in industry associations to maintain publisher and vendor relationships.
• Writes articles in English and Spanish for newsletters, blog, ipage, and industry publications to keep customers apprised of titles, industry trends, and opportunities. Provides library ipage promotion recommendations.
• Plans, researches, writes, manages, and executes webinars and podcasts on a variety of topics designed to demonstrate Ingram Library Services knowledge and expertise as assigned.

Benefits

• A highly competitive compensation package with generous benefits beginning first day of employment for Medical/Prescription Drug plans, HSA, Vision, Dental and Health Care FSA.
• 10 vacation days & 12 sick days accrued annually and 3 personal days
• 401K match, Life and AD&D, Employee Assistant programs, Group Legal, & more
• Encouraged continued education with our tuition reimbursement program
• Financial and in-kind opportunities to engage with non-profits in your community
• Company match program for United Way donations
• Volunteer opportunities and in-kind drives for non-profits throughout the year
• Casual Dress Code

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level