Acquisitions & Collections Manager
Apply NowCompany: Town of Chapel Hill, NC
Location: Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Description:
Salary : $69,763.00 - $92,426.00 Annually
Location : Chapel Hill, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 24/25-01928
Department: Library
Opening Date: 03/19/2025
Closing Date: 4/2/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Summary
Chapel Hill Public Library (CHPL) is looking for our next Acquisitions & Collections Manager! Our Acquisitions & Collections Division is a small team focused on creating a stellar, responsive collection to meet the needs of our very enthusiastic and active reading community. This management-level position is a key member of CHPL's leadership team. Here's what we are looking for:
If this sounds like you, consider applying today!
The purpose of this position is to oversee the maintenance of Chapel Hill Public Library's physical and electronic materials. In addition to managing the work of a small team, this position is also responsible for selecting materials for our adult collection, managing a budget for materials including approving invoices and reconciling the budget with our Town's Business Management department, reviewing suggestions for purchases, and occasional troubleshooting and administrative functions related to our ILS and Discovery Layer.
Possibility of working a regular weekend shift (either Saturday or Sunday) per month.
Essential Functions
Essential Functions
Ensure an outstanding customer experience for all users, with special focus on adult readers of print and electronic materials.
Envision, develop, and deploy creative strategies for continually improving print and digital collections. Translate library goals into projects that improve existing collections or create new ones. Successfully manage and assess such projects.
Oversee the development and maintenance of relevant and responsive collections for adults. Coordinate selection, acquisitions, and withdrawal processes. Manage and maintain a cataloging system that promotes discovery of materials and decreases barriers to access. Manage the library's adult materials budget.
Manage the hiring, training, and supervision of Acquisitions & Collections Division staff. Allocate staff resources effectively and efficiently to ensure a high degree of customer satisfaction. Develop and foster an innovative, collaborative team mindset.
Provide departmental leadership. Contribute to the Library Management Team. Collaborate with library administration and other managers to achieve strategic goals. Serve on Town-wide teams or initiatives as directed.
Stay abreast of trends and best practices in public library Acquisitions & Collections Management. Identify and pursue grant funding for special projects that meet organizational goals.
Foster and maintain strong relationships with key community partners, Town colleagues, vendors, and local library peers.
Performs other tasks as required.
Minimum Qualifications
-Description of Minimum Job Requirements-
An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
Formal Education
Masters of Library Science or equivalent combination of experience and education.
Experience
Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in managing a diverse team in Acquisitions & Collection Development work
Supervision
Manages and monitors the work performance of a Library Division.
Supervises and monitors the work of a regular group of employees.
Is responsible for hiring decisions and disciplinary actions in coordination with the Director and HRD.
Establishes employee work objectives and realigns work as needed.
Conducts performance evaluations.
Knowledge of:
Town and Library policies and procedures.
Integrated Library Systems (ILS).
Cataloging & MARC data rules and conventions.
Trends and best practices in collection management and development.
Departmental rules, policies, procedures related to personnel processes.
General accounting standards and practices.
Project management techniques.
Grant writing and administration.
User Centered design theories.
General office computing systems and technologies.
Ability to:
Positively interact with a diverse clientele.
Interpret and communicate library policies and procedures.
Model Town RESPECT values.
Lead high-functioning teams, think systematically, build consensus, engage stakeholders, and accomplish objectives.
Physical Demands
This work is performed sitting, standing, walking, squatting, reaching, pushing, and bending. It requires a high degree of dexterity. It requires lifting 10-15 pounds.
Work Environment
This work is usually performed inside a busy public library and in an office setting. Requires some weekend and evening hours.
Certification &
Other Requirements
Valid NC Driver's License, Regular Class C.
The Town of Chapel Hill offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to regular full time and part time employees.
Health Insurance
Health insurance is effective the first day of employment. The town will provide full-time employees group medical insurance including family coverage. Employees and the town will share equally in the additional cost of the base plan for dependent coverage if employees desire to purchase such coverage for family members.
Retirement Health Savings Plan
Employees hired after June 30, 2010, in a regular full-time or regular part- time position are required to participate in the Retirement Health Savings Plan. Contributions are taken on a pre-tax basis. The current contribution amount is 1%.
Dental Insurance
Dental insurance is optional and is paid for by the employee. Coverage for eligible dependents is also available.
Paid Time Off
Local Government Retirement System
All employees in regular full or part time position are required to contribute to the retirement system. Contributions are taken on a pre-tax basis. The current contribution amount is 6%.
Supplemental Retirement Plans
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
The Town provides full and part time regular employees with an individual term life insurance policy. Employees have the option of purchasing additional life insurance for a small fee. Dependent life insurance is also available.
Direct Deposit
All employees hired after July 1, 2007 are required to have direct deposit.
Other Benefits
Location : Chapel Hill, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 24/25-01928
Department: Library
Opening Date: 03/19/2025
Closing Date: 4/2/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Summary
Chapel Hill Public Library (CHPL) is looking for our next Acquisitions & Collections Manager! Our Acquisitions & Collections Division is a small team focused on creating a stellar, responsive collection to meet the needs of our very enthusiastic and active reading community. This management-level position is a key member of CHPL's leadership team. Here's what we are looking for:
- An enthusiast for all aspects of library collections-acquisitions, selection, cataloging, and weeding
- A collaborative team leader
- A systems thinker
- An experienced project manager
If this sounds like you, consider applying today!
The purpose of this position is to oversee the maintenance of Chapel Hill Public Library's physical and electronic materials. In addition to managing the work of a small team, this position is also responsible for selecting materials for our adult collection, managing a budget for materials including approving invoices and reconciling the budget with our Town's Business Management department, reviewing suggestions for purchases, and occasional troubleshooting and administrative functions related to our ILS and Discovery Layer.
Possibility of working a regular weekend shift (either Saturday or Sunday) per month.
Essential Functions
Essential Functions
Ensure an outstanding customer experience for all users, with special focus on adult readers of print and electronic materials.
Envision, develop, and deploy creative strategies for continually improving print and digital collections. Translate library goals into projects that improve existing collections or create new ones. Successfully manage and assess such projects.
Oversee the development and maintenance of relevant and responsive collections for adults. Coordinate selection, acquisitions, and withdrawal processes. Manage and maintain a cataloging system that promotes discovery of materials and decreases barriers to access. Manage the library's adult materials budget.
Manage the hiring, training, and supervision of Acquisitions & Collections Division staff. Allocate staff resources effectively and efficiently to ensure a high degree of customer satisfaction. Develop and foster an innovative, collaborative team mindset.
Provide departmental leadership. Contribute to the Library Management Team. Collaborate with library administration and other managers to achieve strategic goals. Serve on Town-wide teams or initiatives as directed.
Stay abreast of trends and best practices in public library Acquisitions & Collections Management. Identify and pursue grant funding for special projects that meet organizational goals.
Foster and maintain strong relationships with key community partners, Town colleagues, vendors, and local library peers.
Performs other tasks as required.
Minimum Qualifications
-Description of Minimum Job Requirements-
An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
Formal Education
Masters of Library Science or equivalent combination of experience and education.
Experience
Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in managing a diverse team in Acquisitions & Collection Development work
Supervision
Manages and monitors the work performance of a Library Division.
Supervises and monitors the work of a regular group of employees.
Is responsible for hiring decisions and disciplinary actions in coordination with the Director and HRD.
Establishes employee work objectives and realigns work as needed.
Conducts performance evaluations.
Knowledge of:
Town and Library policies and procedures.
Integrated Library Systems (ILS).
Cataloging & MARC data rules and conventions.
Trends and best practices in collection management and development.
Departmental rules, policies, procedures related to personnel processes.
General accounting standards and practices.
Project management techniques.
Grant writing and administration.
User Centered design theories.
General office computing systems and technologies.
Ability to:
Positively interact with a diverse clientele.
Interpret and communicate library policies and procedures.
Model Town RESPECT values.
Lead high-functioning teams, think systematically, build consensus, engage stakeholders, and accomplish objectives.
Physical Demands
This work is performed sitting, standing, walking, squatting, reaching, pushing, and bending. It requires a high degree of dexterity. It requires lifting 10-15 pounds.
Work Environment
This work is usually performed inside a busy public library and in an office setting. Requires some weekend and evening hours.
Certification &
Other Requirements
Valid NC Driver's License, Regular Class C.
The Town of Chapel Hill offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to regular full time and part time employees.
Health Insurance
Health insurance is effective the first day of employment. The town will provide full-time employees group medical insurance including family coverage. Employees and the town will share equally in the additional cost of the base plan for dependent coverage if employees desire to purchase such coverage for family members.
Retirement Health Savings Plan
Employees hired after June 30, 2010, in a regular full-time or regular part- time position are required to participate in the Retirement Health Savings Plan. Contributions are taken on a pre-tax basis. The current contribution amount is 1%.
Dental Insurance
Dental insurance is optional and is paid for by the employee. Coverage for eligible dependents is also available.
Paid Time Off
- Vacation/Annual Leave: Employees in regular full or part time positions earn between 12 and 26 days per year depending upon length of Town service.
- Sick Leave: Employees in full or part time regular positions earn 12 days per year.
- Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees receive 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave after birth or placement of a child in the home for adoption or foster care. This leave does not come from Employee's leave bank.
- Paid Holidays: There are 12 official Town holidays. Employees in full or part time regular positions are eligible for paid holiday time.
- Personal Leave: All employees in full or part time regular positions are granted 3 days of personal leave per year. This leave is non-cumulative
Local Government Retirement System
All employees in regular full or part time position are required to contribute to the retirement system. Contributions are taken on a pre-tax basis. The current contribution amount is 6%.
Supplemental Retirement Plans
- NC 401(k)-The Town makes a contribution of 5% to the 401(k) for all regular full and part time employees. There is no employee match required. Employees have the option of making contributions on a pre or post tax basis. The plan is administered by Prudential.
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan-Town of Chapel Hill employees have the option of making contributions to a 457. The Town does not make contributions to this plan. The plan is administered by ICMA.
Disability Insurance
- Town Provided: The Town provides both short term and long term disability insurance to all regular full or part time employees. The plan will pay up to 50% of the employee's base income for non-job related injuries.
- Voluntary Short Term Disability: Employees have the option of purchasing supplemental disability insurance. This plan will pay employees a maximum of 25% of their base weekly earnings up to $400.
Life Insurance
The Town provides full and part time regular employees with an individual term life insurance policy. Employees have the option of purchasing additional life insurance for a small fee. Dependent life insurance is also available.
Direct Deposit
All employees hired after July 1, 2007 are required to have direct deposit.
Other Benefits
- Credit Union: Employees of the Town of Chapel Hill are eligible to open accounts at the Local Government Federal Credit Union.
- Parking is provided free of charge at or near worksites
- Annual longevity payment beginning with the 5th year of full or part time regular employment
- Tuition assistance is available upon completion of the initial probationary period
- Town has a Housing Assistance Program that assists employees secure housing in Town see the following https://www.chapelhillaffordablehousing.org/employee-housing