The Bucks County Free Library is looking for a part-time Collection Management Associate. The Collection Management Associate helps to select print and audiovisual material for all seven county branches and provides collection management support to staff and users throughout the system. We’re looking for a self-directed person who is organized, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines, and pivot to complete new assignments on short notice when necessary.
The ideal candidate is familiar with established and emerging authors for adults, popular new movies and television series, and publishers and publishing trends. This position requires frequent data entry and reporting. Familiarity with Microsoft Excel is required, and experience with Ingram iPage is preferred. Additionally, you’ll help to identify innovative additions to our nontraditional collections for adults, which currently include circulating tools, Book Clubs in a Bag, and memory care kits.
This is a non-exempt bargaining unit position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree required. Library Technical Assistant certification preferred.
- Two years of related experience required, with experience in identifying, evaluating, and selecting materials for library collections. Experience with Ingram iPage preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required, with strong experience in data entry.
- Must have current driver’s license, insurance, and own transportation or ability to travel among many library sites.
- Must provide or obtain at own expense the PA Child Abuse History Clearance, the PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and the FBI fingerprint background check at time of hire.
SCHEDULE:
Part-time 20 hr. schedule. Generally, Monday-Friday 12pm-4pm.
COMPENSATION: $25.14 per hour probationary rate; $25.88 per hour regular rate
