Wake County Public Libraries is seeking an Adult Fiction and Young Adult Materials Selector/Librarian!What You'll Be DoingLibrarian Selectors work under the general direction of the Selection Manager to develop and maintain a popular, representative collection of over 1.7 million items. Each Selector works in a defined audience and subject area (Adult Fiction and Young Adult, Adult Nonfiction, Young Child and School Age - Fiction and Nonfiction). Selectors work within the guidance of our Collection Development Policy and an Annual Purchase Plan with a materials budget of approximately $4 million to select roughly 200,000 print books and over 25,000 digital books each year. In addition to ongoing book selection, this position works on selecting items for Opening Day collections for new and expanded library facilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify and select new print and Audio CD titles from reviews in professional journals; leads from publishers, vendors, news organizations, staff and customer requests
- Identify and select retrospective and replacement titles using various (or "multiple") collection relevancy reports
- Identify and select eContent (downloadable eBooks and eAudio) from reviews in professional journals; leads from publishers, vendors, news organizations, staff, and customer requests
- Manage the creation of purchase orders in the ILS (catalog) for selected titles and monitor the progress through physical receipt of item, as well as manage the creation of catalog records to reflect local practices and standards
- Communicate with Selection Manager and vendor representatives to address issues with print or digital items ordered.
- Identify and select Opening Day Collections for new and expanded facilities, ranging from 45,000-125,000 volumes per project
- Participate in a variety of projects to support programs and services for WCPL
The Selection Team works from the Olivia Raney Local History Library, located next to Library Administration on Carya Dr. in Raleigh. The campus sits next to the beautiful grounds of Historic Oak View County Park.
About Our TeamWake County Public Libraries (WCPL), a division of Community Services, has the distinction of being one of the largest and busiest library systems in NC. The system operates eight regional libraries, thirteen community libraries, two specialty libraries and a bookmobile. It circulates over ten million books a year and welcomes two to three million visitors annually. The Libraries embrace the county core values and strive to be a workplace that is diverse, equitable and inclusive. WCPL is proud of its excellent customer service and award-winning programs. It creates experiences that engage people of all ages and backgrounds in Wake County. For more information about WCPL programs, services, and positions, please visit: www.wake.gov/libraries
The Basics (Required Education and Experience) - Master's degree in Librarianship or related field: MLS, MLIS, MIS, ML from an ALA accredited program or NC program
- No specific experience required
- Equivalent education and experience are NOT accepted
- Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience) - Working knowledge of Spanish
- Three years of experience selecting materials in a public library
How Will We Know You're 'The One'? - Ability to develop and use collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals
- Ability to accomplish organization goals and to identify and resolve problems
- Possesses strong communication skills, written and oral
- Ability to accomplish tasks and processes accurately and completely
- Ability to take action to achieve goals beyond what is required; ability to be proactive
- Maintains knowledge of reading and publishing trends in adult fiction and young adult literature
- Maintains a knowledge of library trends in Adult Services
About This PositionLocation: Wake Library Administration Raleigh, NC 27610
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8-5 (some flexibility with exact shift time)
Hiring Range: 23.57 - 30.28
Market Range: 23.57 - 37.00
Please include
ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 9/11/2024
What Makes Wake GreatHome to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.
Equal Opportunity StatementWake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
Background Check StatementPosition may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Emergency Service Worker StatementIn the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.
