WORKING AT EVANSVILLE VANDERBURGH PUBLIC LIBRARY
At Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library (EVPL), we cultivate curiosity by creating wonder, and we envision communities united through shared exploration and understanding.
Bring your whole self to work each day and be authentically you. You bring a unique perspective and life view to the work we do for and with our community. As an EVPL employee, you should feel supported and empowered to think forward and to problem solve with your colleagues. At EVPL your voice, your lived experiences, and YOU matter! Each individual adds to the team as a whole, and every role makes a difference in how we impact Evansville and Vanderburgh County.
FT Collections Librarian
Starting Salary: $58,700
Hours: Full-time 40 hours weekly
Full Time Benefits
POSITION SUMMARY
The Collections Librarian supervises and directs the development and maintenance of library collections and directs the acquisition process of assigned areas and facilitates and updates the collection budget. The Collections Librarian creates and maintains location-specific collection branch profiles through onsite visits and interviews with staff and occasionally creates and maintains various bibliographies. This position may manage vendor relationships to effectively manage acquisition and movement of collection materials.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In cooperation with the Director of Collections and other colleagues, the Collections Librarian will advance the library’s mission, vision, strategic priorities, and brand. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Select materials for library locations and online collections.
- Evaluate and develop collection goals.
- Regularly place orders with vendors for print and nonprint materials, including e-book and e-audio; compile, maintain, and update series standing orders from vendors.
- Actively receive and respond to various inquiries from staff, vendors, or patrons pertaining to collections.
- Plan and present programs as needed for outreach and engagement with the community and/or for staff.
- Work with the Director of Collections in developing, implementing, and monitoring the library materials, resources, and budgets.
- Gather and present information, statistics, or reports relevant to the collection.
- Meet with vendor representatives to review services, products, and procedures.
- Participate in special projects, or other duties, as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Basic:
- Master’s degree from a School of Library or Information Science program accredited by the American Library Association.
- Must obtain and maintain, through professional development credits, Indiana State Library Professional Librarian accreditation.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, as well as Google Suite products.
- Must possess valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation.
Preferred:
- 3+ years’ experience working in a library with collections.
- 2+ years’ experience compiling statistics and reports relevant to collection services.
- 2+ years’ experience monitoring budget and maintaining financial records.
- Strong organizational, planning, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- A continuous learner with a welcoming attitude, a collaborative work ethic, and a desire to go above and beyond to serve our diverse community.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force. Work regularly requires using hands to finger, handle, or feel. Work frequently requires sitting, speaking or hearing, and repetitive motions. Work occasionally requires standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling, and lifting. This position has standard vision requirements. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communication and/or to make fine distinctions in sound. Work requires preparing or analyzing written or computer data, operating motor vehicles or equipment, and observing general surroundings and activities. Work has no exposure to environmental conditions. Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
