Senior Librarian, Access & Acquisitions Lead

City of Salem; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

PERS contributions 6%

457(b) pre‑tax contributions

Flexible spending accounts

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Employee health clinic

One weekend and one evening shift per

Job summary

Salem Public Library seeks an Access & Acquisitions Senior Librarian to lead selection, acquisitions, and cataloging for a robust, inclusive collection. You will collaborate with selectors, manage budgets, and oversee processes with a focus on service excellence and lifelong learning for Salem.

The role emphasizes leadership in a complex, multi-division environment and requires experience with library systems, readers advisory, and staff training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in library science or related field.
• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science preferred.
• Experience with acquisitions and collection development advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate selections to build a robust, inclusive library collection.
• Manage acquisitions, cataloging, and electronic resources.
• Lead, train, and coordinate staff and volunteers within the Access & Acquisitions team.
• Develop and implement process improvements and project plans.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Collaboration

Problem solving

Project coordination

Education

Master’s degree in Library and Information Science

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Integrated Library Systems (ILS)

MARC cataloging tools

Job description

Salem Public Library seeks an Access & Acquisitions Senior Librarian to lead selection, acquisitions, and cataloging for a robust, inclusive collection. You will collaborate with selectors, manage budgets, and oversee processes with a focus on service excellence and lifelong learning for Salem.

The role emphasizes leadership in a complex, multi-division environment and requires experience with library systems, readers advisory, and staff training.