Jobs

Posted 18 January 2012

Youth Collection Development Librarian
Spokane County Library District

Deadline: 1 February

Seeking… An experienced librarian dedicated to selecting the District’s youth materials in all formats, as well as movies and music for adults. This position is responsible for identifying, evaluating and selecting all youth (children and teens) materials for the District’s 10 branches. While the primary focus is youth materials selection, this position is also responsible for selecting movies and music for adults. The successful candidate is a team player committed to working collaboratively with Collection Services co-workers, District staff and vendors to achieve system-wide collection
goals. A majority of the work is performed in an office environment while sitting at a desk or computer terminal for extended periods of time.

Requires… MLS or equivalent and certification by the WA State Board for Certification of Librarians, or the ability to obtain certification at time of appointment. Three years of recent library experience including two years of professional-level experience identifying, evaluating and selecting youth/adult materials in all formats, public library experience preferred.
Similar experience in a related industry may be considered. Refer to the complete position description for examples of related industries. Personal computers and associated office software, Microsoft Office preferred; ILS experience
preferred. Ability to use Web-based documents and Web applications, including social media, required. Some travel to other locations within the District and region is required.

The salary range for this exempt position is $52,624 - $65,769, plus benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program; 11 paid holidays; paid sick and vacation leave; participation in the Public Employees Retirement System. The normal work schedule is Monday through Friday.

About us… Spokane County Library District, 68 years as an independent agency, provides public library services through 10 branches, outreach services and website to almost 256,000 residents of suburban and rural Spokane County outside the City of Spokane, see www.scld.org.

Application Instructions… Submit an SCLD employment application, a signed cover letter addressing your work experience related to the skills and abilities required for this position, and a resume to Human Resources, Spokane County Library
District, 4322 N. Argonne Rd., Spokane, WA 99212. Faxed or emailed applications are not accepted. The employment application and a complete position description are available on our website at www.scld.org, or contact us at admin@scld.org, or 509-893-8200.

Application deadline is noon, Wednesday, February 1, 2012.
Please inform us if you need any accommodation to apply or interview for this position.
Spokane County Library District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.