Library Materials Selector Job at Maricopa County in Phoenix

Job Overview

Are you looking for a position that will utilize your interest in upcoming book and movie releases? Your skills may be an excellent resource for our Library Materials Selector role with the Maricopa County Library District!

As a Library Materials Selector, you will play a key role in curating our diverse and dynamic popular materials collection. Your enthusiasm for new books, music, and visual media will be partnered with circulation statistics and vendor parameters to make data-informed purchasing decisions. You will collaborate with other administrative and branch staff on collection projects and maintenance, including weeding, and you will identify community-specific collection trends and needs. Your self-motivation, attention to detail, and strong communication skills will be essential in selecting and maintaining a high-quality, high-circulating collection.

Responsibilities

• Selects and orders library materials in assigned areas - print, media, and e-resources in English and other languages
• Communicates and regularly collaborates with the branches, contracted vendors, the Collection Management Team, and the Collection Administrator
• Monitors budget expenditure and forecasts monthly purchasing needs
• Reads title reviews, maintains familiarity with "hot" titles, and conducts research to determine collection needs and support selection duties
• Drives to branches to perform collection tasks, including weeding, shifting, staff training, or assisting with Opening Day Collections
• Compiles and reports required statistics
• Performs database maintenance on MARC records to improve metadata

Requirements

• One year of experience with collection development (e.g., selecting and weeding print, media, or e-resources, and conducting research to determine collection needs)
• Master's degree in Library Science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited school

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional library experience, which includes direct customer service
• Public library experience
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Working Conditions

• Approximately 90-95% of one's workday is spent seated in front of a computer, work is typically office or administrative work, and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions
• Position is eligible for hybrid flexibility after a brief training period
• Arizona driver's license is required upon hire
• Will be required to travel occasionally to all branch locations throughout Maricopa County
• Ability to exert up to 10 pounds occasionally or negligible weights frequently

What We Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid work schedule options
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
• Employee discounts for goods and services
• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.