Job is Expired Library Data Specialist - Remote

Library Systems & Services / Remote - Work from home

Job deadline Open Until Filled   Job salary Not specified   Job type of library Public   This job is located in Maryland Maryland

Job Description

Library Systems & Services (LS&S) is currently seeking a part time Library Acquisitions Specialist to work from home up to 10 hours per week. Providing a full range of library operation and management services, LS&S is leading the charge in library excellence to better reach, engage and serve patrons and communities. If you desire to join a caring community of professionals who love libraries and effect positive change, then this is the job for you. 


Responsibilities:



  • Selects books, eBooks, audio books, DVDs, music and other materials for a variety of audiences and subject areas for public libraries across the country

  • Analyzes collection performance reports, vendor catalogs, media, websites, blogs, reviews, demand data, and other information to determine appropriate titles

  • Develops monthly master lists of recommended titles that will serve as the base order list for all libraries

  • Grids and orders titles using major vendor catalogs

  • Monitors library collection budgets

  • Manages staff and patron requests

  • Reviews collection performance with library staff and management

  • Visits libraries, familiarizes themselves with library staff and community, evaluates and profiles collection

  • Develops weeding lists for libraries based on collection performance data

Description of Community

LS&S is the premier and most respected provider of library management and data services to state and federal Government Agencies.  We partner with our library clients to provide world class service and professional expertise; protecting their library investment.  With a proven track record, we utilize a team approach - providing accountable, unique and responsive solutions to delight library users.  With already over 80 locations across the United States, LS&S is on a rapid growth pattern with plans for expanding our business.

Required Education

  • Bachelor's Degree

Other Required/Preferred Skills & Experience

Qualifications: 



  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred

  • At least two years’ experience doing selection, buying and collection management in a public library or a bookstore

  • Ability to analyze and interpret collection performance data – experience with Above the Treeline or collectionHQ preferred

  • Familiarity with selection and ordering from at least one major vendor catalog – knowledge of multiple vendors preferred

  • Current and thorough knowledge of all major publishers, authors, illustrators and publishing trends

Application Requirements

To be considered for employment, please submit an application (resume included) at https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=1c1f7bef-ce81-46af-be11-c97d02bf9998&jobId=244647&lang=en_US&source=CC3&ccId=19000101_000001 

HR Contact Information

Matthew Brown

matthew.brown@lsslibraries.com

Links

Company website: http://www.lsslibraries.com

Company career website: http://www.lsslibraries.com/careers

Masters Degree in a Program of Library and Information Science

Not required

Salary

Not specified

Hours per week

On Call

Evenings

None

Weekends

None

Benefits

No Benefits

Date Posted

August 17th, 2018

Number of Views

764
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