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1. [LinkedIn] Supervising Librarian (Youth Collections), The New York Public Library - Greater New York City Area 2. [LinkedIn] Library Evangelist/Relations Manager, Personnel Associates, Inc. www.uspublishingjobs.com - Washington, DC 1. [LinkedIn] Supervising Librarian (Youth Collections), The New York Public Library - Greater New York City Area https://www.linkedin.com/jobs2/view/11771475?trk=eml-jymbii-organic-job-viewjob-link&refId=acd0ad65-033a-4051-ba09-1e420c79b96a&midToken=AQHeN4o1zq9N3w The Library is seeking two Supervising Librarians on the Selection team - one focused on Children’s collections and one focused on the Young Adult collections. Reporting to a BookOps Selection Team Lead, the Supervising Librarian: - Works within a centralized collection development unit to identify and select youth materials in a variety of formats for the BookOps member libraries - Monitors the allocated budgets for the specific collection areas assigned to select to ensure responsible expenditure of the yearly materials budget for that area - Partners with the BookOps Collection Management team and member library Collection Liaisons on developing policies and guidelines aligned with the member libraries’ overall collections strategies - Collaborates with branch librarians and site managers to identify current and emerging collection needs of local populations, including multicultural groups and immigrant communities - Works with staff throughout the member libraries to promote the collections to the libraries’ user communities - Partners with BookOps Acquisitions in such areas as managing approval plans and vendor relations - Works with staff in relevant member library departments to identify materials that support the education and programming needs of the assigned selection area Desired Skills and Experience - ALA-accredited Masters Degree in Library and Information Studies - 2 years relevant library work experience - Knowledge of current practices and trends in the management and development in youth collections - Knowledge and appreciation of children’s and teen literature, audiovisual materials, computer resources, and other materials that constitute a balanced, relevant youth collection - Successfully demonstrated experience training and supervising staff - Budget management experience - Strong computer and other related technology skills, including web-based vendor interfaces, MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Google applications, PCs, Macs and e-reader devices - Demonstrated knowledge of computer services including online searching, social media and reference resources and databases To view the full description or apply, please visit: www.nypl.org/jobs (keyword: selection) --------------------------------- 2. [LinkedIn] Library Evangelist/Relations Manager, Personnel Associates, Inc. www.uspublishingjobs.com - Washington, DC https://www.linkedin.com/jobs2/view/11928735?trk=eml-jymbii-organic-job-viewjob-link&refId=acd0ad65-033a-4051-ba09-1e420c79b96a&midToken=AQHeN4o1zq9N3w Our client is seeking a highly knowledgeable and well respected member of the Reference/Academic library communities to join our high profile team as a Client Relationship Manager/Evangelist/PR professional. This position is geared toward a high energy, vibrant library professional that understands the current and ever changing scientific research, professional and academic library markets. This position offers a unique opportunity to combine an understanding of scientific research libraries with a love of business and professional engagement, and to find personal and financial rewards within a vibrant, energetic, science-focused work environment. If you are relationship focused, dynamic, professional, intellectual, respectful, pro-active, a great public speaker and have a strong desire to provide the best customer focused products/end user experience possible in the scientific library markets - WE NEED TO TALK! Desired Skills and Experience *This Person Will:* • Lead the client's engagement strategies and initiatives to a global community of academic and scientific librarians • Manage existing initiatives, advisory panels, library summits and campus portals • Develop leading initiatives to support publications brands • Research, cultivate and bring valuable client feedback into the management/decision-making process • Be actively involved in front line interactions with key market constituents in the development and execution of new products and innovations • Routinely attend key industry conferences and conventions • Be involved in training and developing the client's sales team as needed • Manage outreach and engagement programs on a global level • Gather industry feedback regarding, product offerings, policy decisions, marketing materials and initiatives to share with business decision-makers • Actively participate in all librarian directed communications (including web portals, blogs and social sites) • Work closely with clients US and international Campus Programs and Sales Teams as needed • Oversee society websites to ensure the content and topics are updated and relevant • Develop sales focused training and educational programs to enhance the sales teams engagement and empathy toward end-users to improve their overall experience and outcomes • Be point person for sales and marketing teams when addressing questions and issues relating to business policies and initiatives • Develop overall position statements and assist with collateral and support materials for conventions/conferences and sales teams *Requirements:* • A Masters of Library Science degree is highly preferred for this role • A minimum of a Bachelors degree is required • A minimum of 7 years experience in Academic, scientific or corporate library markets is required • Experience supporting/focusing/researching the end user experience is ideal • Experience with public speaking, and the ability to craft and deliver messages to groups of 50+ • Very computer savvy with a solid understanding of MS Office products and related computer tools and applications • Knowledge of and experience using Social Media to craft messages and grow awareness • Professional writing and communication skills