Collection and Acquisitions Manager

• Select physical books, non-book materials, and OverDrive eBooks and eAudiobooks for the library system.
• Provide centralized selection of library materials for the Popular Library, Main Library Youth Services, and Branches.
• Ensure that library materials are ordered and received in a timely manner and invoices are processed for payment.
• Ensure highly popular, high-volume library materials are cataloged and added in a timely manner.
• Work with vendors to select, purchase, and receive materials for CPL.
• Prepare annual budget for branch collection development.
• Collaborate with managers and staff across the library.
• Supervisory responsibilities such as discipline, contract administration, schedules, hiring, terminations, and timecards.
• Promote professional development through appropriate educational and organizational activities.
• Coordinate efforts between specified areas and other departments.
• Work with internal and external committees.
• Compiles and interprets statistics.
• Performs clerical tasks including copying, sorting, handling correspondence, filing, word processing, answering
• Answers the telephone using good telephone etiquette, maintaining office equipment, and recording statistics of work performed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

$65,775

Education

• Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited college or university.

Experience

• Seven years post-MLS library experience including five years' experience handling materials selection and acquisitions in Technical Services.
• Three years supervisory/lead worker experience in a union environment.

Technical Expertise:

• Strong Business Math
• Strong Business English
• Intermediate Knowledge in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Advanced knowledge in ILS software
• Able to prepare and understand reports.