Manager of Collection Curation and ILL - Westport Library,
CT. Do you have a passion for connecting people with the materials that
will meet their reading, and listening preferences? Do you enjoy
interacting and collaborating with people and communities and do you
have demonstrated experience with collection management? If you answered
yes to these questions, then the Manager of Collection Curation and ILL
at the Westport, CT Library may be the position for you.
The Westport Library is a vibrant and welcoming
community hub. The Library sits on the banks of the beautiful Saugatuck
river and reflects Westport’s spirit, creativity and entrepreneurship.
Each day, an average of 1,000 patrons of all ages visit the Library to
read and research, attend one of the Library’s 2000 programs, consult
with the Library’s expert reference librarians, use one of the Library’s
ten 3-D printers, shop the Library store, meet friends at the Library
Café or simply enjoy the camaraderie of being in a dynamic shared space.
In 2017, the Library Journal designated the Westport Library as a
“Five-Star Library”, a distinction earned by less than 1% of the
nation’s libraries.
The Manager Collection Curation must have respect for
the past and the ability to see the future of library collections.
He/she collaborates with selectors, the Patron Experience Department,
the Programming Department and the community to fully understand our
patrons’ listening, viewing and reading preferences and implements
strategies for collecting, analyzing and using transactional data and
other information to inform collection management decisions and to
identify potential authors who should be invited to present at the
Library. The Manager of Collection Curation and ILL manages a ILL
Associate and ensures outreach and collaboration with book clubs to
enhance their awareness of Library services and to identify additional
ways the Library can support them. He/she will work at Reference as
scheduled.
Qualifications. A Bachelor’s degree required. A Master
of Library Science (MLS) or equivalent degree or experience with current
practices related to the management of, and access to, print and
digital collections and successful Collection Management experience in a
public library preferred. The selected candidate will have proven
experience coordinating cross-functional teams, be passionate about
providing exemplary customer service and have demonstrated expertise
working with collection management software, preferably with
CollectionHQ. Familiarity with publishers and trends in publishing, both
print and non-print; strong communications and presentation skills;
excellent planning, organization, critical and strategic thinking and
problem-solving skills, strong interpersonal, collaboration, and
presentation skills. The position requires willingness and availability
to work evenings and weekends, as required.
Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or pdf attachments to jobs@westportlibrary.org. Please put the title of this position in the subject line of the e-mail. This position closes March 9, 2018.