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Collection Development Librarian II, Youth
*Ingram Content Group (ICG) <http://www.ingramcontent.com/>* is hiring for
a *Collection Development Librarian II* with experience developing public
library collections to contribute to our *Youth Collection Development Team
*in *LaVergne, TN* just outside Nashville. In this role, you will draw on
your professional expertise to evaluate and recommend youth titles and
services. You’ll coordinate multi-million-dollar projects for Ingram
Library Services and collaborate with Ingram’s team of Collection
Development librarians to provide exceptional support to our library
customers.
*You love supporting one library, but what if you could support thousands?*
At Ingram, our Library Services teams curate titles and services for a wide
range of libraries from small and rural libraries to multi-branch urban
library systems. We focus on providing exceptional support to our library
customers by improving workflows and processes with content, shelf-ready
services, collection development and analytics -- all while developing and
maintaining everlasting relationships with our clients. Our teams
collaborate and innovate with a variety of skilled professionals and manage
projects with quality and profitability in mind.
The world is reading, and it is our goal to connect as many people to the
content they want in the simplest ways. If you share that passion and are
seeking an opportunity with a fast paced, customer-centric company offering
a competitive salary and benefits, we can’t wait to meet you!
*Key Responsibilities:*
- Enhance and maintain an intricate Collection Development title
database used to create customized lists for ongoing collection
development, Opening Day Collections, Standing Orders, and ipage lists.
- Build on customer profiles, demographics, industry principles,
consultation with customer, knowledge of Ingram resources, and other
parameters to recommend the ideal mix of materials for a new library,
whether headquarters, branch, or entire library system.
- Utilize field experience to consult with Customer librarians about how
to enhance and strengthen existing library collections, and to optimize
materials selection. Analyze individual customer's Collection Development
policy, goals, and buying strategies; define the customer’s needs
and design a plan for fulfilling them; make recommendations about
integrating Ingram resources, programs, services and tools to expand and
refine resources and processes to most effectively achieve the goal.
- Create innovative services and tools for Ingram customers.
- *This list is not exhaustive*
*Perks/Benefits:*
- A highly competitive compensation package with generous benefits
beginning first day of employment for Medical/Prescription Drug plans, HSA,
Vision, Dental and Health Care FSA.
- Starting 15 vacation days, 3 personal days, and 12 sick days.
- 401K match, Life and AD&D, Employee Assistant programs, Group
Legal, & more
- Wellness program with access to local fitness centers and YMCA’s
for one low price - onsite gym and basketball court for associates
- Avid reader? Numerous opportunities to engage with books and authors
- Author events & book signings
- Up to 40% discount off books at Ingram’s First Edition Bookstore
- Free card registration at the Nashville Public Library
- Free advance copies available throughout our HQ in Greater Nashville
- Discounted offers to self-publish with IngramSpark®!
- Encouraged continued education with our tuition reimbursement program
- Financial and in-kind opportunities to engage with non-profits in your
community
- Company match program for United Way donations
- Volunteer opportunities and in-kind drives for non-profits
throughout the year
- Take breaks or brainstorm in our game room with ping pong & foosball
- Casual Dress Code
The world is reading and *Ingram Content Group* (“Ingram”) connects people
with content in all forms. Providing comprehensive services for publishers,
retailers, libraries and educators, Ingram makes these services seamless
and accessible through technology, innovation and creativity. With an
expansive global network of offices and facilities, Ingram’s services
include digital and physical book distribution, print-on-demand, and
digital learning. Ingram Content Group is a part of Ingram Industries Inc.
and includes Ingram Book Group LLC, Ingram Publisher Services LLC,
Lightning Source LLC, VitalSource Technologies LLC, Ingram Library Services
LLC, and Tennessee Book Company LLC.
*Ingram Content Group LLC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.*
*EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled*
*We participate in EVerify.*
*EEO Poster in English
<http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf>*
*EEO Poster in Spanish
<http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeosp.pdf>*
*Minimum Qualifications*
- Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS, MLIS, MSLS or other accepted
accreditations from ALA) from school accredited by the American Library
Association
- 3 years of professional collection development in public libraries or
equivalent experience which equals 5 years’ experience in Collection
Development at a book wholesale company.
*Preferred Qualifications*
- Experience working as a Youth Collection Development Librarian
- Experience buying for Opening Day Collections or large projects
- Experience using collection analysis tools and/or data to evaluate
library collections
