[Libs-Or] JOB OPPORTUNITY: Bilingual Collection Development Librarian

Wed Jan 15 15:11:02 PST 2025

To all,

The Deschutes Public Library is hiring a full-time Bilingual Collection Development Librarian.  Please see below for details and the link on how to apply!  Deadline for application is January 31st.

https://www.deschuteslibrary.org/about/employment/.

Description
Position closes January 31st, 2025.

Schedule:*
40 hours per week, Monday - Friday
*Schedule and work location may change based on the needs of the Library.

Collection Development Librarian - Bilingual
Are you enthusiastic and have great ideas about the future of public libraries? Have you been looking for an active, dynamic public library team? Then we're looking for YOU. The Deschutes Public Library is accepting applications for a Collection Development Librarian (Bilingual English/Spanish) to serve the Latino Community in Deschutes County. This position must read and write Spanish fluently and be able to pass an assessment demonstrating fluency. This positions both supports and is supported by the Library's entire Technical Services team.

Position Summary:
This position is responsible for the selection, development and maintenance of the Library's adult and youth English and Spanish language collections.
Successful candidates will have prior proven experience in technical services and/or a public library setting, together with extensive knowledge of professional library principles, practices, and standards as they pertain to collection development.

What to Expect:
This position exercises subject expertise and professional judgment when applying Library principles to identify, evaluate, and select materials for assigned adult and youth collections, utilizing Library statistics, integrated library system data, and community demographics information to ensure balanced and relevant collections at all Libraries. The Collection Development Librarian develops Library standards and methods for centralized selection, review, removal, and replacement of collections for all Libraries in coordination with the Technical Services Manager.

Compensation and Benefits:
Monthly Salary: The hiring range is $5,630.37 - $6,337.03, a maximum step five of the twelve step range. The position salary range is $5,630.37 - $7,793.75
Deschutes Public Library offers all employees a competitive public sector benefits package including PTO, Oregon PERS retirement, and medical/dental coverage with shared premiums. The Library also offers a 6% pay differential for positions needing ASL or Spanish speaking skills.

PURPOSE OF POSITION
This position performs a variety of professional library services pertaining to the centralized selection, development, and maintenance of the Deschutes Public Library's (Library) adult and youth English and Spanish language collections.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  *   Collection Development: Exercises subject expertise and professional judgment when applying Library principles to identify, evaluate, select and deselect materials in multiple formats for assigned adult and youth collections. Coordinates the development and maintenance of assigned collections in all formats, which are fundamental to library services. This includes curating an assigned budget of over 1 million dollars to ensure regular, consistent, and fiscally appropriate expenditure of annual 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 JOB FUNCTIONS

  *   Participates in library projects following established project management guidelines.
  *   Aligns task and collections development work with as District priorities and/or Board decisions.
  *   Affirms Intellectual Freedom and library user rights through collection development work and assistance to library staff and users.
  *   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.
  *   Curates digital collections and access to electronic resources and databases.
  *   Negotiates contracts, including pricing, terms and access methods, for various library resources
  *   Performs other duties as assigned.

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.
  *   Understands the principles of budget preparation and control
  *   Practices effective staff training techniques.
  *   Demonstrates success working independently and in a team setting.
  *   Provides information to all library customers regarding the library's services, resources and programs.
  *   Uses and practices 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 read, write, and understand Spanish and English languages accurately and concisely.
  *   Effective use of the integrated library system and the Library's website.
  *   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).
  *   Working 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.
  *   Using 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.

Deschutes Public Library is a diverse community that provides equal opportunity in employment, activities, and its programs. It is the policy of Deschutes Public Library and its Board that there will be no discrimination or harassment in any educations programs, activities or employment on the grounds of race, color, religion, ethnicity, use of native language, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local laws.

Deschutes Public Library prohibits retaliation against an individual for engaging in activity protected under this policy and interfering with rights or privileges granted under anti-discrimination laws. Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact the Human Resources Department for Deschutes Public Library.

Emily O'Neal, M.L.S.
Technical Services Manager
Deschutes Public Library
601 NW Wall St., Bend OR 97703
(541) 617-7061
emilyo at deschuteslibrary.org<mailto:emilyo at deschuteslibrary.org>
http://www.deschuteslibrary.org<http://www.deschuteslibrary.org/>
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