Strategic Collection Manager (Librarian II)

Alamance County Government; North Carolina; On-site; USD 57,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Alamance County Public Libraries seeks a Collection Development Manager, Librarian II with supervisory experience to oversee the selection, acquisition, and maintenance of diverse materials for the system. The role focuses on data-driven collection decisions, budgeting stewardship, and cross-branch coordination.

You will supervise cataloging, ILS operations, and ongoing inventory, while collaborating with staff and vendors to ensure accessible, up‑to‑date resources for the public.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree with 2 to 3 years of professional library experience in a public library with supervisory responsibilities, or some college with 5 or more years full‑time experience working in a public library with supervisory responsibilities;
• Experience with computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e‑mail and database;
• Knowledge of Integrated Library Systems Software; and other specialized library software and hardware i.e. Springshare, CapriaMobile, Bibliotheca, FE Technologies, etc.;
• Flexibility in scheduling is required

Responsibilities

• Uses professional resources and judgment to select materials in accordance with library industry best practices.
• Identifies community, branch, and patron needs to determine which titles to purchase.
• Monitors usage and uses statistics to guide future selection decisions.
• Oversees cataloging and processing of all library materials; loads MARC records; maintains ILS and related hardware/software.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

MS Office

ILS knowledge

Education

Master's Degree + supervisory library experience

Job description

Alamance County Public Libraries seeks a Collection Development Manager, Librarian II with supervisory experience to oversee the selection, acquisition, and maintenance of diverse materials for the system. The role focuses on data-driven collection decisions, budgeting stewardship, and cross-branch coordination.

You will supervise cataloging, ILS operations, and ongoing inventory, while collaborating with staff and vendors to ensure accessible, up‑to‑date resources for the public.