One Position: Collection Specialist Position: Garrett County, MD

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Position: Collection Specialist
Location: Ruth Enlow Library, Garrett County, MD
Salary: $17.00/hr

Originally posted on the Maryland Library Association listserv.

Collection Specialist – 40 hours per week with benefits at the Ruth Enlow Library’s Main Library in Oakland.  Starting pay is $17.00/hr.

SUMMARY – Orders Library materials, maintains collection and coordinates the library system’s cataloging and processing.

DUTIES:

  • Oversees collection development for the Ruth Enlow Library system.
  • Selects materials for the system based on the Library’s Collection Development policy.
  • Examines and selects materials to be discarded, repaired or replaced.
  • Processes all incoming library materials
  • Develops and documents cataloging procedures
  • Processes withdrawals and transfers of Library materials
  • Other duties as assigned or required.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • Integrity and conscientious character
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure.
  • Ability to maintain current knowledge and skills via ongoing training.
  • Broad and current knowledge of literature
  • Strong teamwork skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Computer experience required.
  • Some college required, bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution preferred.
  • Familiarity with Dewey Decimal System required.
  • Cataloging experience strongly preferred.

Resume required.  Applications are available at all public libraries in Garrett County. Deadline for applications and resumes is July 24, 2020.