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City of DeSoto

Librarian

Desoto, TX · On-site

$65K - $95K/yr

Manages departmental inventory supplies and participates in collection development for assigned ... Qualifications Master's Degree in Library Science from an accredited university; Two (2) years of ...

City of Milwaukee

LIBRARIAN I

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

Librarians perform basic bibliographic, reference, readers' advisory, and programming work and ... Collection Development & Maintenance: Contribute to collection development by recommending ...

Taft College

Librarian (Tenure Track)

Taft, CA

$80K - $141K/yr

Librarian (Tenure-Track) Priority Application Date: May 8, 2026. Position will remain open until ... Maintain the Collection Development Guidelines, including procedures for circulating the general ...

Marblehead

Adult Services Librarian

Marblehead, MA · On-site

$1.2K - $1.4K/wk

Assigns special projects in programing and collection development to library assistants assigned to the Adult Services Department. * Selects, evaluates, and manages the adult collection of books ...

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The New York Public Library

$55K/yr

Librarians start at $55,027 per year and are eligible in 12 months for an increased salary of $60 ... Participate in collection development in the area of African Studies by helping to select new ...

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What is the difference between Trainee Collection Development Librarian vs Librarian?

AspectTrainee Collection Development LibrarianLibrarian
Required CredentialsTypically pursuing or holding a master's degree in library science (MLS/MLIS)MLS/MLIS required or equivalent
Work EnvironmentTraining-focused, entry-level, often in public or academic librariesFull professional role, responsible for managing collections and services
Job ResponsibilitiesAssisting with collection development under supervision, learning library policiesDeveloping collections, providing user services, managing library operations

The Trainee Collection Development Librarian is an entry-level position focused on training and skill development in collection management, often requiring a library science degree. In contrast, a Librarian holds a full professional role with broader responsibilities. The trainee role is ideal for those starting their career, while the Librarian position involves independent decision-making and management.

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Collections Access and Reference Librarian

Collections Access and Reference Librarian

Clark Art Institute

Williamstown, MA • On-site

Other

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Salary: $75,668 - $83,635

Position Summary

A core member of the library staff, the Collections Access and Reference Librarian, supervises public services activities including circulation, stacks maintenance and space planning, reference, interlibrary loan, bibliographic instruction, and library outreach initiatives.

Major Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

  • Provide reference and research assistance to museum staff and research fellows, local faculty, undergraduate and graduate students, and the general public.
  • Develop instructional workshops on research methods and citation management software.
  • Work with the Collections Development Librarian to build the print and electronic reference collections.
  • Develop and maintain subject-specific LibGuides and lists of relevant subscription and open-access electronic resources.
  • Oversee special collections viewing appointments.
  • Provide orientations and bibliographic instruction for new library users.
  • Develop library outreach programs including book talks and group visits.
  • Manage organization of, access to, and long-term planning needs for collections in the librarys open stacks, special collections storage, and offsite storage facility.
  • Establish and update circulation policies and procedures as needed.
  • Monitor security gate detections and work with security department to follow up on materials improperly removed from the library.
  • Coordinate interlibrary loan borrowing, lending, and document delivery.
  • Maintain applicable statistics tracking use of the library and collections.
  • Work with the Collections Management Librarian to develop and maintain the library website.
  • Communicate library hours to security, staff, and public; coordinate carrel assignments and issuance of readers cards.
  • Serve on institute-wide committees and working groups.
  • Attend and participate in relevant regional and national professional and scholarly conferences and meetings.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Supervises the Library Assistant and Collections Management & Access Assistant.
  • Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff.
  • Oversees the daily workflow for their area.
  • Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
  • Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with Institute policy.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.


Required Skills/Abilities

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong supervisory skills.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Must be able to maintain confidentiality when required.
  • Demonstrated cultural competency skills; demonstrated commitment to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.


Education and Experience

  • Masters in Library Science or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 5 years relevant experience required.
  • Experience using ExLibris Alma and ILLiad preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Physical Demands:
    • Ability to sit at a desk/workstation and use a computer for prolonged periods of time.
    • Ability to stand for up to four hours.
    • Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally
  • Work Environment: Work will be performed in an office environment and museum spaces. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Some overnight travel may be necessary.