[Libs-Or] JOB OPPORTUNITY: Collection Development Librarian

[Emily O'Neal]

To all,
The Deschutes Public Library is hiring a full-time Collection Development Librarian.  Please see below for details and the link on how to apply!  Deadline for application is August 20th.
https://www.deschuteslibrary.org/about/employment/


Collection Development Librarian
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Job Details
Level: Experienced
Job Location: Downtown Bend Library - Bend, OR
Position Type: Full Time (40 hrs. per week)
Education Level: Master's of Library Science (MLS)
Salary Range: $4,730.08 Salary/month
Travel Percentage: Travel to other district locations
Description
Position Closes August 20, 2020, at 10 pm Pacific Time.

Schedule:*   40 hours per week: Monday-Friday or Sunday-Thursday with some evenings and weekends as needed
Mandatory staff meetings once per month
*Schedule and work location may change based on the needs of the Library
Starting monthly salary: $4,730.08

PURPOSE OF POSITION
The Collection Development Librarian performs a variety of professional library services pertaining to the selection, development, and maintenance of the Deschutes Public Library's (Library) adult and youth collections.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
§  Collection Development: Exercises professional judgment and applies Library principles to identify, evaluate, select and deselect materials in multiple formats for assigned adult and youth collections and database services of the Library. Maintains the development and maintenance of assigned collections in all formats. Monitors spending timeline to ensure regular, consistent expenditure of fiscal year's budget.
§  Collection Evaluation: Analyzes Library statistics, integrated library system data, community demographics, and the District's holdings information to ensure balanced and relevant collections at all Libraries. Anticipates customer interest and demand by staying well informed of popular trends and current community interests.
§  Customer Service: Supports all Library initiatives and board results policies through collaboration and proactive communication with colleagues and other library departments. Responds to customer requests for materials in a timely fashion and ensures that request for reconsiderations are evaluated and answered promptly and appropriately.
§  Standards/Guidelines: Develops Library standards and methods for centralized selection, review, removal, and replacement of collections for all Libraries in coordination with the Technical Services Manager.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS
§  Participates in library projects following established project management guidelines.
§  Aligns task and collections development work with District priorities and/or Board decisions.
§  Participates in continuing education efforts and professional development.
§  Participates actively in weekly and/or monthly meetings and assigned projects.
§  Provides assistance to colleagues by mentoring and assisting as needed.
§  Participates in long-range plans, develops goals and objectives, and implements project plans.
§  Performs other duties as assigned.
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Qualifications
EDUCATIONAL AND KNOWLEDGE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS
The position requires a Master's of Library Science. Requires a proficient overall skill level consisting of one to three years of directly related library experience in technical services and/or a public library setting serving library customers who have diverse backgrounds and views. The job requires strong interpersonal skills. Extensive knowledge of professional library principles, practices, techniques and standards as they pertain to collection development, proactive customer relationships and confidentiality of information as identified in the ALA Bill of Rights and Intellectual Freedom Principles. Equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties as described.
This position requires the following skills and abilities to be successful:
§  Maintains advanced knowledge of collection development.
§  Ability to use multiple areas and components of the integrated library system and library's websites.
§  Understand the basic principles of budget preparation and control.
§  Practice effective staff training techniques.
§  Demonstrate success working independently and in a team setting.
§  Provide information to all library customers regarding the library's services, resources and programs.
§  Use and practice sound conflict resolution methods, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
§  Ability to encourage and support diversity, inclusiveness and equity.
§  Ability to explain and support Library policies and procedures to community.
§  Ability to speak, understand, and write clearly and concisely; bilingual Spanish and English skills desired.
§  Advanced knowledge of PC applications for library operations including word processing, spreadsheets, email, Internet, chat, presentation software, SharePoint and data management.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/LICENSES
Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, valid in the State of Oregon, are required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF POSITION
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is continuously required to communicate by talking and listening, use of fingers and hands, repetitive motion and sitting. Frequently required to stand, walk, reach, and feel. Occasionally bend, stoop, grasp and rarely to feel, kneel or crawl. The position requires mobility, including the ability to move materials weighing up to 15 pounds on a regular basis such as files, books, office equipment, etc.; may infrequently require moving materials weighing up to 35 pounds.

Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 75% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, calculator, and standard office equipment. High volume environment with high accuracy requirements for numeric and alpha processing.

WORKING CONDITIONS
There is a potential for occasional hazards or obstacles, and a low level of personal risk stemming from environmental conditions and/or human-driven potential hazards. Job conditions are usually stable, well managed, and comfortable. Conditions may consist of the following:
§  Regular interactions with library visitors and work colleagues.
§  Varied office and/or library work space settings.
§  Pushing/pulling 100 pound carts.
§  Close and distant vision with ability to adjust focus for accurate reading of low, middle, and high shelves.
§  Reading for comprehension and direction (policies & procedures).
§  Work effectively with minimal supervision following self-monitored time management, learning and/or professional development.
§  Handling multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in high volume environment that may require repetitive tasks.
§  Speaking to share/respond, to maintain relationships, and to convey instructions and/or direction.
§  Considerable cognitive process to make effective decisions for interpersonal interactions.
§  Use various equipment including computers with a keyboard and mouse, telephone, and other electronic devices to help customers, share documents, information and discussion.
§  Travel to other district locations and/or to workshops/professional meetings/conferences as needed or assigned.

INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS
Contacts made are with the public, volunteers and staff members. Interactions frequently contain confidential/sensitive information necessitating discretion at all times. Collaborates and maintains positive, professional relationships with library booksellers and vendors.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position maintains their own work with minimal review. Supervision is not normally a responsibility of positions in this classification. Decisions made are within broad interpretation of applicable guidelines and Library policies and rules.


This description covers the most significant essential and auxiliary duties performed by the position for illustration purposes, but does not include other occasional work, which may be similar, related to, or a logical assignment for the position. This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change.
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Emily O'Neal (541) 617-7061  emilyo at deschuteslibrary.org<mailto:emilyo at deschuteslibrary.org>

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