Description:
HCLS is seeking a Collection Development Specialist who selects, maintains, develops, and manages the Adult Fiction materials collections systemwide and manages assigned budget in the designated area of responsibility.

A ROLE YOU WILL LOVE:

• You provide leadership and direction in the development, management, and maintenance of library Adult Fiction collections in all formats, DIY collection, and designated special collections
• You review borrowing information regularly to monitor use patterns, training needs, and collection gaps, and identify national and state trends
• You act as the system-wide resource person in all areas of selection responsibility
• You respond to customers’ suggestions and requests for reconsideration of materials
• You develop guidelines for projects in all areas of selection responsibility and monitor project integrity
• You develop database queries and data analysis, and prepare reports and presentations as needed
• You act as project manager by initiating, developing, and/or approving all booklists and bibliographic tools in the area of responsibility
• You represent HCLS through interest group and committee participation at the state and national levels
• You develop merchandising plan for materials within area of responsibility
• You provide information and readers’ advisory service to the public by answering queries in person and by telephone for all branches
• You plan and conduct training sessions for staff in all areas of selection responsibility
• You serve as backup for other Selectors
• You research, develop, and manage new HCLS collections, as requested
• You may be required to participate in LATI (Library Associate Training Institute)
• You participate in cross-functional teams as a subject matter expert on designated collection
• You maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• You adhere to all policies and procedures of Howard County Library System and actively support the values of Howard County Library System
• You perform other duties and special projects, as assigned

WE ARE GUIDED BY THESE SHARED RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Positions Howard County Library System (HCLS) as the place to learn, grow, and connect
• Contributes to achieving HCLS’ racial and social equity goals. Please view the Brave Voices, Brave Choices initiative
• Effectively lives our strategic values of community, equity, intellectual freedom, learning, and teamwork
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