Lead Librarian - Materials Management

County of Mecklenburg, NC • Charlotte, NC

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Librarian in Materials Management is a key member of the library's Collection & Access team and is responsible for selecting materials in one or more specific areas such as Adult, Teen, and Children's. They will work closely with opening day collection projects, managing communication between vendors, selectors, library staff and other invested parties. This position will also oversee the selection, troubleshooting, and general management of online resources.

Requirements

• Two years of progressively responsible training, experience, or study is typical evidence of ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Models excellent, responsive customer service and a collaborative approach to getting work done.
• Strong interpersonal skills, positive attitude, ability to effectively communicate and work collaboratively with diverse constituents.
• Knowledge of leading practices and existing and emerging issues and trends in public librarianship.
• Willingness to help others accomplish their objectives.
• 3 years of progressive experience as a librarian.
• Two years of progressively responsible training, experience, or study is typical evidence of ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited institution
• NC Public Library certification required or must be obtained within a specific timeframe.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, presentation skills, and public speaking skills including the ability to adjust communication style to interact effectively with users of different ages, backgrounds and abilities
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with attention to detail
• Commitment to continuous improvement and self-directed learning
• Excellent command of various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Advanced proficiency in various computer applications

Nice To Haves

• Evidence of any of the following will enhance a candidacy:
• Working knowledge of Polaris Leap (ILS)
• Experience in selecting print and digital collections in the context of a large urban public library.
• Experience working and maintaining a floating collection.
• Proficiency in a second language.
• General knowledge of popular materials for all ages.
• Demonstrated leadership in facilitating collaborative problem solving and group decision-making.
• Demonstrated initiative in investigating new ideas and implementing change.
• Project Management certification
• Experience working with floating collections and integrated library systems, preferably Polaris Leap.
• Experience in leading teams, managing budgets, planning, executing, monitoring and closing projects.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for curation and maintenance of collections according to the CML Materials Selection Policy.
• Identify materials for purchase based on professional reviews, collection analysis, and library trends.
• Analyze and maintain balanced and attractive collections through holds lists, circulation data and community demographics.
• Manage collection-related funds carefully and evenly over the fiscal year.
• Assist with creating collection development plans, managing budgets and vendor relationships on opening day collection projects.
• General maintenance of library electronic resources, addressing and troubleshooting customer concerns and communicating changes and updates on a systemwide level.
• Monitor year-over-year cost increases for continuing electronic resources, working in collaboration with the Assistant Director of Collections to maintain fiscal year target costs.
• Gather data to support strategic decision-making around collections, resource licensing, and circulation.
• Participates in system-wide teams and project management for system-wide initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees