Library Acquisitions Manager

Citrus County Board of County Commissioners • Citrus County, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Library Acquisitions Manager performs professional library work managing technical services and materials management functions for the public library system. This is a full-time, in-person position based in Beverly Hills, Florida, with scheduled hours Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. The manager supervises staff and oversees acquisitions management and budgeting, collection development, cataloging, database maintenance, interlibrary loan, processing, collection maintenance, and courier services. The role also participates in a managerial workgroup that plans, evaluates, coordinates, and administers library services.

The position may require work outside normal business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. All employees may be required to work before, during, or after an emergency and may be temporarily assigned duties, locations, or schedules outside the normal scope of the position to meet County needs. The role includes driving or operating County vehicles or equipment and requires compliance with safety policies and roadway laws.

Candidates must pass a criminal background check, pre-employment physical examination, and drug screen. Citrus County is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. The posting refers applicants to the County’s benefits and retirement information but does not specify individual benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; major coursework in library science is preferred.
• Four years of library experience, including three years specifically in library technical services operations.
• Prior supervisory experience.
• Valid Florida driver license, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of establishing Florida residency.
• Have or be able to obtain within 90 days the FEMA NIMS courses IS-100.c, IS-200.b, IS-700.b, and IS-800.c.
• Ability to work outside normal business hours, potentially including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong understanding of Integrated Library System platforms, specifically acquisitions and cataloging modules.
• Demonstrated proficiency in purchasing and cataloging library materials.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects, meet deadlines, and analyze and solve problems independently.
• Ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups, and the public.
• Clear and confident verbal and written communication using proper grammar.
• Strong working knowledge of computers and proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to meet the position’s physical requirements, including a combination of sitting, standing, and walking; frequent lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds; frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, balancing, and reaching above the shoulders; and occasional twisting.
• Ability to perform tasks involving typing, simple grasping, pushing, pulling, fine manual manipulation, operating foot controls or levers, and driving automotive equipment.
• Normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception, color vision, hearing, and speaking.
• Successfully pass a criminal background check, pre-employment physical examination, and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Major coursework in library science.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, plan, and coordinate the work of assigned staff.
• Review and evaluate employee performance and complete performance evaluations.
• Counsel staff and initiate commendations or disciplinary action when appropriate.
• Oversee acquisitions management and budgeting, collection development, cataloging, database maintenance, interlibrary loan, processing, collection maintenance, and courier services.
• Supervise technical services personnel in materials management for print and digital collections, including Integrated Library System (ILS) functionality.
• Supervise cataloging and classification of library materials, including physical processing of materials for acquisition and withdrawal.
• Manage library materials purchasing and accounting based on collection development policies, patron needs, staff suggestions, and professional standards.
• Work with library staff to evaluate and recommend electronic resources, databases, and platforms related to emerging technologies or library capabilities.
• Participate in a managerial workgroup to plan, evaluate, coordinate, and administer library services.
• Drive or operate County vehicles or equipment while following safety policies and roadway rules and laws.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Work before, during, or after emergencies and, when needed, perform duties outside the normal scope, location, or schedule of the position.

Benefits

• The posting refers to County benefits and retirement offerings but does not list specific benefits.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility as an employer.

What This Job Offers

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