Strategic Library Collections Manager

Fort Bend County; Richmond (TX); In loco; USD 49.000 - 61.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Fort Bend County is seeking a Library Collection Development Supervisor to lead the acquisitions team, manage the materials budget, and ensure a diverse, high‑quality collection across formats. You will analyze community needs, justify expenditures, and collaborate on grants and partnerships.

The role requires a MLIS, 5+ years in collection development with supervision, and strong analytical and communication skills to serve a multilingual community.

Competenze

• Master’s in Library Science (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in library science, Information Science, or related field.
• Five years in collection development or technical services in a library, with supervisory experience.

Mansioni

• Develops and implements a collection development policy.
• Oversees selection, acquisition, organization, and weeding of materials in all formats.
• Analyzes usage statistics, demographics, and trends to identify needs and gaps.
• Prepares and manages materials budget; allocates funds responsibly.
• Collaborates with finance to monitor expenditures and seek cost-saving opportunities.
• Explores grants and partnerships to enhance collections.
• Leads acquisitions team and mentors staff.
• Ensures compliance with copyright, licensing, and library ethics.
• Promotes collections through programs, displays, and partnerships.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Supervision

Analytical thinking

Verbal & written communication

Formazione

MLS/MLIS preferred

Bachelor’s in library science or related field

Strumenti

ERM

ILS and collection analysis tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Fort Bend County is seeking a Library Collection Development Supervisor to lead the acquisitions team, manage the materials budget, and ensure a diverse, high‑quality collection across formats. You will analyze community needs, justify expenditures, and collaborate on grants and partnerships.

The role requires a MLIS, 5+ years in collection development with supervision, and strong analytical and communication skills to serve a multilingual community.