Library Acquisitions Program Manager

Brevard County; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Brevard County Libraries in Melbourne, FL seeks a skilled cataloging professional to manage acquisitions, cataloging, and technical services within the Library's ILS.

The role supervises staff, ensures bibliographic record integrity, coordinates technical services operations, and supports inventory control, invoicing, and data reporting to meet library goals; emergency readiness is also required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library Science and 1 year of cataloging/ copy-cataloging experience.
• Experience with acquisitions, invoicing, and processing library materials.
• Experience supervising staff and working with bibliographic records in an ILS.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate library acquisitions, cataloging, and technical services functions.
• Supervise assigned staff and oversee cataloging, ordering, invoicing, and processing of library materials.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of bibliographic records and monitor inventory and reporting.

Skills

Library cataloging

ILS experience

Staff supervision

Acquisitions

Education

Master's degree in Library Science

Tools

Integrated Library System (ILS)

Job description

Department: Library Services Department

Organizational Unit: Library Support Services

Position Type: Permanent Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Open Until Filled.

$2,215.68 to $2,437.25 biweekly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Central Area/Cocoa/Library Administration/Catherine Schweinsberg Rood Central Library. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and may include evenings, weekends, and special events as needed. Performs skilled administrative library work directing and coordinating library acquisitions, cataloging, and technical services functions. Work includes supervising assigned staff; overseeing cataloging, ordering, invoicing, and processing of library materials within the Library's Integrated Library System (ILS); ensuring the accuracy and integrity of bibliographic records; coordinating technical services operations; monitoring inventory and statistical reporting; and providing technical expertise related to library acquisitions and cataloging.

REQUIREMENTS

Master's degree in Library Science and Information Systems, or a closely related field, PLUS one (1) year of experience cataloging and/or copy-cataloging and processing library materials, including supervisory experience. Must have experience with Integrated Library Systems (ILS). Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

1. The employee must be able to:
   • LIFT:20 lbs.
   • CARRY:20 lbs.
   • PUSH:30 lbs.
   • PULL:30 lbs.
2. In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
   • STAND:1 - 3 hours
   • WALK:1 - 3 hours
   • SIT:5 - 8 hours
   • DRIVE:5 - 8 hours
3. The employee must repetitively perform:
   • Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver); Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring)
4. The employee must be able to:
   • Bend; Reach
5. The employee must have:
   • Good near vision; Good hearing; Good speech
6. Other necessary physical activities/traits
   • N/A

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Working conditions that will apply to the employee:
   • Work inside; In or with dusty conditions; Works Closely with Others
2. Other working conditions:
   • N/A