Acquisitions Supervisor: Lead Library Procurement

Charleston County Public Library; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 56,513 - 63,648; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

401k

Pension Plan

Job summary

Charleston County Public Library is seeking an Acquisitions Supervisor to manage the acquisitions department. This role involves supervising staff, overseeing the order and receipt of library materials, and working closely with vendors to ensure resource availability.

The ideal candidate will have library technical services experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to enhancing library resources. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are included.

Qualifications

• 1 year of supervisory or management experience, preferably in library or information science field.
• Progressive employment in library technical services.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate acquisitions staff.
• Ensure timely, efficient, and equitable ordering of resources.
• Track acquisition team’s statistics.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Library acquisitions

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Bilingual - English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Library Science or related field

MLIS preferred

Job description

Charleston County Public Library is seeking an Acquisitions Supervisor to manage the acquisitions department. This role involves supervising staff, overseeing the order and receipt of library materials, and working closely with vendors to ensure resource availability.

The ideal candidate will have library technical services experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to enhancing library resources. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are included.