Collection Development Librarian

• Analyzes community and library data to build a solid collection of current adult, young adult, and children’s materials using a variety of sources including journals, media, publishers, and distributors.
• Supervises two staff members including a part-time library tech - cataloging and full-time library tech processing and circulation.
• Exercises professional judgement to anticipate demand, address customer and staff requests, and actively assesses the collection for effectiveness and diversity. Tracks outcomes of collection-based strategic initiatives.
• Promotes collection internally and externally in collaboration with library staff using social media, readers advisory, book lists, displays, and other resources as available.
• Participates in the development of the annual budget for the library collection and manages annual spending on materials.
• Stays current with library trends and utilizes collection development tools including weeding, statistical reports, WorldCat, and other internal and external resources available.
• Participates on the library’s Administrative Team which provides strategic direction for the library.
• Coordinates the replacement of lost/damaged print materials for all library collections.
• Supports staff that provide collection management and circulation service, including but not limited to items that are Missing, Claims Returned, Lost & Paid, On Hold shelf, and In Transit.
• Undertake collection development projects including shifting, weeding, shelf reading, and organizing to ensure the library’s collection is easily accessible and tidy.

• Works some designated hours on the Service Desk and fills in for other staff members. Handles a variety of tasks at the Service Desk including, but not limited to, reader’s advisory, reference assistance, providing Vail visitors with local tourist information, processing library card applications, check-ins, check-outs, renewals, processing incoming courier items, processing incoming mail and magazines/newspapers, pulling hold requests and preparing them for transit to other libraries, and processing overdue notices.
• May participate in weekly rotation of picking up items from the Safeway book drop
• Assists the public with online databases, internet searching, and digital collections, including eBooks
• Attends and participates in staff meeting discussions
• Participates in collection maintenance tasks, including shelving, shelf reading, and weeding
• Completes special projects and tasks when requested
• Provides exceptional customer service to all library patrons and visitors and abides by all Town of Vail core values
• Performs the job in accordance with all Town of Vail safety practices
• Other duties as assigned

• Knowledge of Reference & Circulation-related functions.
• Working knowledge of computer applications for library services.
• Ability to work effectively & communicate with library staff as well as patrons in a pleasant, courteous manner.
• Knowledge of current trends and emerging technologies in Public Service in a library setting.
• Ability to work well with patrons of all ages, both individually and in groups.
• Knowledge of standard library procedures, current info technology, database search capabilities, library procedures, and policies.

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