Librarian Collection Development Manager - Library Administration

Fort Bend County • Richmond, TX

6d • $35 - $44

About The Position

Fort Bend County is a rapidly growing county that values its employees and the diversity of its community. This role is crucial in developing and implementing a collection development policy that aligns with the library's mission and community interests. The position involves overseeing the entire lifecycle of library materials, from selection and acquisition to organization and weeding, including digital resources. The manager will analyze data to identify collection needs, manage the materials budget responsibly, and explore alternative funding sources. Collaboration with internal teams, including finance and outreach, is essential, as is fostering a positive and growth-oriented environment for the collection development and acquisitions team. The role also requires staying current with library technologies and publishing trends, promoting the collection, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and ethics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Library Science, Information Science, or a related field.
• Five (5) or more years of experience in collection development or technical services in a library setting.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Experience with electronic resource management (ERM), maintaining electronic resources and vendor negotiations.
• Familiarity with managing diverse and multilingual collections.
• Experience in integrated library systems (ILS) and collection analysis tools.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in building library collections.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire teams toward achieving organizational goals.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with staff, vendors, and community members.
• Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities and technologies.
• Ability to work evenings or weekends as needed for special projects or events.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an American Library Association accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a collection development policy that supports the library's mission and reflects community interests.
• Oversees the selection, acquisition, organization, and weeding of materials in all formats, including digital resources.
• Analyzes usage statistics, community demographics, and trends to identify collection needs and gaps.
• Prepares and manages the materials budget, ensuring responsible allocation of funds.
• Collaborates with the finance team to monitor expenditures and seeks cost-saving opportunities.
• Explores alternative funding sources, including grants and partnerships, to enhance collections.
• Works closely with library staff to gather input on collection needs.
• Fosters a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and professional growth among the collection development and acquisitions team as the supervisor and mentor of the team.
• Develops and enforces policies for acquisitions, donations, and withdrawal of materials.
• Ensures the compliance with copyright laws, licensing agreements, and library ethics.
• Works with Outreach team to learn about community needs and interests.
• Promotes the collection through programs, displays and partnerships.
• Stays current with new library technologies, publishing trends, emerging formats and recommends new tools to improve collection management.

Benefits

• All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS).
• Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

What This Job Offers

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