Collection Development Supervisor

City of Cortez, CO•Cortez, CO

1d•$26 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Cortez is hiring a Collection Development Supervisor to guide and coordinate the library’s collection development process, ensuring materials are selected, organized, and maintained in line with sound librarianship practices and the library’s Collection Development Policy. This role also supports library operations through essential clerical and service-related tasks. Key responsibilities include supervising collection development workflows, maintaining accurate files and records, and building reliable electronic and physical file management systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree, or three years of library-related experience (or equivalent combination).
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to build effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.
Computer literacy, including the ability to teach patrons and staff computer skills.
Valid Colorado driver license.

Nice To Haves

Master of Library Science preferred.

Responsibilities

Guide and coordinate the library’s collection development process.
Ensure materials are selected, organized, and maintained in line with sound librarianship practices and the library’s Collection Development Policy.
Support library operations through essential clerical and service-related tasks.
Supervise collection development workflows.
Maintain accurate files and records.
Build reliable electronic and physical file management systems.
Balance quiet, detail-focused work (reviewing requests, updating records, keeping systems orderly) with public desk interactions.
Collaborate with coworkers to align priorities.
Work independently on tasks requiring accuracy and follow-through.
Assist patrons and staff with computer tasks.
Organize, update, and maintain library materials and systems.