Collections Strategy & Budget Coordinator - Library

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Municipality of Anchorage's Anchorage Public Library seeks a librarian to develop and manage the physical and digital collections for the city-wide system. The role involves budgeting, policy development, and collaboration with branches to maintain a cohesive, patron-focused collection.

The position supports supervision of multiple reports, ongoing professional development, and may consider remote work after probation at management's discretion.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in library science from an American Library Association accredited school.
• Two years of professional library experience, one year in a supervisory role with budget preparation experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the physical and digital library collections for the Anchorage Public Library.
• Oversee collection development plans and goals; enforce related procedures and policies.
• Hire, supervise, evaluate, and discipline staff as needed; coordinate with branch managers and selectors to curate the collection.
• Manage vendor contracts and MOA purchasing documents; monitor budgets and reporting.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Budget preparation

Vendor relationship management

Education

Master's degree in Library Science

Job description

Municipality of Anchorage's Anchorage Public Library seeks a librarian to develop and manage the physical and digital collections for the city-wide system. The role involves budgeting, policy development, and collaboration with branches to maintain a cohesive, patron-focused collection.

The position supports supervision of multiple reports, ongoing professional development, and may consider remote work after probation at management's discretion.