Principal Librarian, Youth Collection Development Manager

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Principal Librarian, Youth Collection Development Manager

Salary

$59,809.62 - $132,095.08 Annually

Location

Library Processing 881 Gunnery Road; Suite 2; Lehigh Acres, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

07138KG

Department

Library System

Opening Date

06/05/2024

Closing Date

7/9/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

The Lee County Library System is offering candidates the opportunity to become a part of our dedicated team at Library Processing. We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-directed team player to serve as the Youth Collection Development Manager. The ideal candidate is responsible for effectively organizing our collaborative selection model while confidently managing and overseeing the collection needs of a large library system. Under the direction of the Collection Manager, this position serves as part of the management team in the Library Processing department.

Library Processing is adjacent to the East County Regional Library in Lehigh Acres, Florida. Staff at Library Processing provide centralized services such as the selection, ordering, receiving, cataloging, and processing of collections, administration of the library’s ILS (Polaris), Interlibrary Loan, and the transfer of library materials to our 13 branches.

The hiring salary for this position is $65,000-$80,000. An offer will be made within this range based on competencies, experience, and internal equity.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees youth collection management including central selection and weeding of physical and digital youth materials for the system as well as central selection for system-wide events, outreach, programming initiatives, and new/renovated library branches.

• Creates, schedules, and reviews collaborative collection orders; manages day-to-day workflow.

• Contributes to the planning and monitoring of allocated branch material budgets, monitors staff spending to ensure funds are spent efficiently, and creates and analyzes collection usage reports to improve collection performance.

• Leads, trains, develops, and evaluates assigned staff.

• Leads system-wide collection development meetings and communicates effectively and tactfully with branch staff and key departments to streamline collection management and improve public service delivery.

• Provides support to branch staff for collection management including selection and deselection training, analyzing existing collections, conducting branch visits, and assisting with large collection projects.

• Keeps current on trends affecting library collections and services.

• Creates curated lists and uses new and existing technologies to support the promotion and management of youth collections.

• Performs other duties or projects within the Library System as needed and assigned.

Education, Experience, Licensing

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Any combination of education and/or experience equivalent to a Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science from an accredited graduate library school program or a closely related field.

Professional Experience: Two years of demonstrated leadership or management experience as a professional librarian in a public library system or a department/division of a main library.

Driver's License: Possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: A Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science from an accredited graduate library school program.

Professional Experience: Two years supervising paid library staff. Three or more years of customer service experience in libraries. Two years of experience selecting library materials for a mid- to large-sized library system. Experience with the staff functions of an Integrated Library System and library vendor selection tools. The ability to plan, train, and supervise the work of others.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of Library Materials and Collection Development Processes:

• Understand how libraries acquire, organize, and manage their collections.

• Familiarity with cataloging, classification, and metadata standards.

Independence and Professional Judgment:

• Ability to work autonomously while making informed decisions.

• Apply professional judgment when handling tasks related to library services.

Adaptability and Time Management:

• Be flexible in a dynamic work environment.

• Juggle multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.

• Meet deadlines even when faced with unexpected changes or delays.

Collaboration with Library Staff:

• Work closely with colleagues across the library to promote collections.

• Collaborate on community outreach and engagement initiatives.

Technology Proficiency:

• Learn and use existing library systems, software, and equipment.

• Stay up-to-date with technological advancements.

• Train staff members on library system reports.

Possible Transfers:

• Employees may need to transfer temporarily or permanently to other library locations based on the organization’s needs.

Work Schedule:

• This position requires 80 hours bi-weekly.

• Hours and days will vary, including evenings, Saturdays, and some Sundays.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an Emergency as needed. During an Emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.

Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.

Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.

Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.

Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.

For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at https://www.leegov.com/hr/employees/benefitplans.

To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf

Health Benefits:

• Medical Insurance

• Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.

• Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Medical Reimbursement Account

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

• Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy

• Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)

• Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)

• Optional Life Insurance

• Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)

• Short-Term Disability

• Sick Leave Pool

• Flu vaccinations

• Wellness Programs

Financial Benefits:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS)

• Two Retirement Plan Options:

1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)

2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)

• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans

• Financial Savings/Management Programs

• Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union

• Employee Leave Benefits

• Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually

• Paid Sick Leave

• Paid Vacation Leave

• Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave

• Family and Medical Leave

• Military Family & Medical Leave

• Educational Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.

United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)

Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.

Educational Assistance

Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.

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Do you have any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Master's Degree in Library or Information Science from an accredited graduate library school program, or a closely related field? Additionally, do you have at least two years of demonstrated management experience as a professional, public librarian? Please provide details about your relevant experience.

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Could you please describe your experience with collection management or maintenance of youth collections? Additionally, indicate the number of years you have in supervisory roles and your experience in selecting library materials.

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This position is 80 hours bi-weekly; hours and days will vary to include evenings, Saturdays and some Sundays. Are you available to work this schedule?

• Yes

• No

  04

  Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

• Yes

• No

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Agency

Lee County Government

Address

P.O. Box 398 ATT: Human Resources Fort Myers, Florida, 33902

Phone

(239) 533-2245

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty

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