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Assistant Librarian – Collection Management Salary: $36,377.00-$40,014.00 Closing Date: 6/10/2018 Do you want to help create a vibrant future for a County-wide library system? Roanoke County Public Library is seeking a dynamic, innovative, and team-oriented Collections Librarian, who will play an important role serving the library staff and public. As an added bonus, you get to live and work nestled in the mountains, minutes away from the Blue Ridge Parkway and Jefferson National Forest. If you want to join an energetic team, while living and working at the intersection of tradition and innovation, we want to hear from you! Early career librarians are encouraged to apply. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Performs responsible professional work requiring the performance of specialized tasks in the materials management unit of the Library System. Contributes to the review, selection, evaluation of performance, and de-selection of library materials. Works under the general supervision of the Materials Management Administrative Services Librarian. Plans and delivers reports to library administration, and guidance to Branch and Divisional Librarians. Must have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills with the demonstrated ability to interact patiently, respectfully and with tact and courtesy with all internal and external customers. Must be able to positively and appropriately represent the County and Library with the public. Performs other duties, as assigned. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Maintains a current working knowledge of library holdings, including all current formats such as print, audio, digital, etc. Uses appropriate review sources for the collection including blogs, listservs, web sites, professional publications, etc. Utilizes analytic software to evaluate and manage collection Selects, maintains, and updates the collection, in collaboration with Library staff, and best practices in collection management, and in accordance with County and Library goals and policies Performs ongoing duties as required, including periodical and continuation renewals, and database evaluation and renewals Participates on committees as assigned and leads specialty committees Develops and maintains current documentation, trends, and analysis, including policies, procedures, and processes for collection Collaborates with supervisor and department budget development process to develop and submit budget projections for collection each fiscal year Assists with or handles special projects as assigned including opening day and deposit collections Participates in the reconsiderations process in accordance with current Library practices and policies Works with vendors Makes recommendations to ensure Library's collections are relevant to customers' needs and expectations as well as the Library's current service plan Liaises with public services staff Prepares and presents reports for the public and Library staff REQUIREMENTS/PREFERENCES: Education Required: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and Master's degree in Library Science from an American Library Association-accredited program. Experience Required: Experience in professional library work or comparable public, retail, or collection management experience. Recent substantive training or accredited coursework in relevant areas may be an acceptable substitute for professional library experience, particularly when combined with other responsible and related experience. Certifications/ Licenses Must be eligible for certification as a professional librarian by the State of Virginia. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Thorough knowledge of the methods of reviewing, selecting, and evaluating Library materials Technical expertise utilizing and maintaining ILS databases and products Ability to maintain accurate records and develop reports Extensive knowledge of publishers’ schedules, how to follow current authors, and discover new talent Ability to maintain good relations with Library patrons and community members Ability to provide excellent customer and readers’ advisory services Knowledge of professional reference standards and techniques Proficient in modern technology Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing Ability to participate in a team environment and work effectively with others ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Subject to a complete criminal history and Child Protective Services background search with acceptable results. Must also be able to perform the job as described in the Physical and Environmental Demands section of this job description. Supervisory Responsibilities: May provide supervision and direction to full- and part-time staff Trains and supervises volunteers To apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/roanokeva?keywords=collections Mr. Adrian L. Whicker, MA, MLIS Administrative Librarian- Materials Management Administrator Roanoke County Public Library System 540-777-8776 Virginia Library Association Second Vice President