Collection Management Specialist – Mackin

Requirements:
• Understanding of library practices and automation systems
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in basic computer technology
• Excellent research skills
• Ability to work under deadlines, with flexibility and initiative
• Attention to detail
• Ability to manage several tasks at one time
• Ability to work independently as well as within a group

Preferred Qualifications:
• Three years library experience, or equivalent experience
• Media Specialist certification -or- Master’s in Library Science
• Broad knowledge and appreciation of children’s and teen literature

Responsibilities:
• Making specific recommendations for K-12 school libraries regarding needs in their collections
• Working with school librarians in evaluating their library collection
• Researching, using bibliographic utilities
• Evaluating children’s and teen books, both fiction and nonfiction
• Creating and maintaining lists of materials relating to curricular subjects, fiction genres, and other topics, using reviews and samples

Hours:
Full-time flexible day hours

Mackin is a friendly working environment, where qualified full-time employees enjoy the following benefits; PTO, 401 (k), Health Plan, Flex Plan, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, LTD Insurance and Paid holidays

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