Lee County Library System, headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida,
welcomes qualified applicants for the position of Senior
Librarian/Acquisitions Coordinator at the Library Processing Center in
Lehigh Acres, Florida.
This position oversees the centralized acquisitions processes for the
Lee County Library System. Works with Library System staff, Library
Administration, Vendors, and the Technical Services Manager to oversee
the materials budgets and acquisition of library materials in all
formats for the Lee County Library System. The current fiscal year's
combined materials budget for Lee County is just under 3.7 million
dollars (includes base budget and state aid budget). Keeps accurate
records of all budgets associated with library materials funds,
including print, audio visual, electronic, and virtual. Monitors state
aid funds for library materials. Reviews and releases orders to vendors.
Supervises staff in the Acquisitions unit, which has responsibility for
placing, receiving, and payment of library orders/materials. Prepares
and monitors materials budget for the library in consultation with
Collection Development Managers, Technical Services Manager, and Library
Administration. Manages settings in the Library's Polaris automation
system for Acquisitions related activities including EDI functions.
Manages/administers accounts in library vendor ordering sites for staff
access. Works closely with library vendors for all areas of library
material acquisitions. Works with the Technical Services Manager to
review and coordinate vendor contracts/licensing agreements for library
resources. Follows up on issues relating to backorders and outstanding
issues with vendors relating to material acquisitions. Responsibility
for system-wide serials and continuations is also a responsibility of
this unit. Works on other special projects as needed. Requires any
combination of education and experience equivalent to a Master's degree
in Library Science from a graduate library school program accredited by
the American Library Association and two to five years of progressively
responsible experience as a professional librarian in a public library
system or a department or division of a main library. Possession of a
valid driver's license is preferred with an acceptable driving record
required. Ability to pass a criminal background check is required.
Incumbent should have the ability to foster and maintain positive
relationships with library vendors and staff. Good communication skills,
both verbal and written, are essential to this position. Previous
supervisory experience is required. Knowledge of library acquisitions
principles and their relationship to collection development of library
resources is desired, as well as experience with Excel and the Polaris
automation system. The Lee County Library System currently serves
thirteen branches and a bookmobile with a healthy materials budget and
good support from our community. The Acquisitions Coordinator serves on
the supervisory team of the Technical Services department and reports
directly to the Technical Services Manager. The Technical Services
department at the Lee County Library System includes acquisitions,
cataloging, collection development, delivery, interlibrary loan, and
processing.
For position details and application procedures, please visit
www.lee-county.com and click on Jobs, or use the following link:
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/leecounty/default.cfm
Chris Barber
Technical Services Manager
Lee County Library System | Library Processing Center
881 Gunnery Road, N. | Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
cbarber_at_leegov.com
239-533-4180 | Fax 239-485-1120
leelibrary.net
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