Montgomery City County Personnel

The fundamental reason that this classification exists is to develop and manage the library=s overall collection which includes selecting, acquiring, cataloging, and processing new material.  Major work responsibilities include developing and managing the library system=s collection; overseeing or supervising the selection and acquisition of library materials; projecting and monitoring collection spending; planning, overseeing and directing staff activities; and managing the cataloging and processing of new materials.  Supervision is exercised over professional, clerical, and para-professional staff. The incumbent has considerable latitude in the application of professional practices in the assigned area of responsibility.  The Collection Development Librarian reports to the Assistant Director City-County Library.

Master=s degree in Library Science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association.  Three (3) years of progressively responsible and recent experience as a collection development librarian.  One (1) year of experience supervising library professionals, para-professionals, and clerks.

NOTE: Qualifying education, training and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job will be considered.