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COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST Pay Grade: 6 (Non-‐Exempt) Minimum Qualifications: (education, experience, and certifications) • Bachelor’s degree • MLS coursework from an ALA-‐accredited library school Minimum Competencies: (knowledge, skills, and abilities) • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Ability to work accurately, independently, and with attention to detail • Knowledge of standard public library collection development philosophy and practice • Skill in using library catalogs and Microsoft Office programs • Broad cultural competency knowledge and skills, and ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse workforce and community • Demonstrated commitment to the pursuit of equity, diversity, and inclusion • Ability to adjust to change positively Preferred Qualifications: • Coursework in collection development • Experience working in public library or bookstore Preferred Competencies: • Familiarity with current popular fiction authors and nonfiction subjects • Familiarity with the Sierra ILS Essential Functions: • Using ILS and collection analysis lists, evaluates materials for condition and use • Pulls duplicate, worn, and unused copies for withdrawal • Searches for missing and claims returned materials, updating library catalog when necessary • Withdraws materials from the catalog and processes for book sale room or donation • Shelf-‐reads materials • Communicates with Access Services Manager and collection development librarians to ensure work adheres to library’s collection development policy • Assists collection development staff with other duties as assigned • Directs patron questions to appropriate desk staff Physical/Mental Demands and Environmental Conditions: • Reasonable accommodations to these requirements will be made as needed • Ability to perform office-‐related functions including extended concentration on a computer and typing capability
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Work may include prolonged sitting, standing, stooping, bending, lifting/moving materials, getting down on the floor, as well as near constant computer use. Manual dexterity, clear speech, hearing acuity, and correctable vision are required Ability to navigate throughout the building Employee must park in designated areas Noise level is generally moderate Scheduling may require availability during any library operating hours, including days, evenings, weekends, and occasionally when the library is closed. Although a weekly schedule is established, the needs of the library may require scheduling changes and flexibility.
