Librarian 3/Collection Development

Master's degree in Library Science or related program from an ALA accredited graduate school. Two years of professional experience as a librarian are required.

This position works in the Miami-Dade Public Library System's Collection Development and Technical Services Department at the Main Library (101 W. Flagler St., Miami, FL 33130). This position reports to the department's Library Operations Manager. The department is responsible for the strategic selection, processing, cataloging, and acquiring/payment of physical and digital materials for the library system.

This position provides strategic vision and leadership for the department’s selections, driving the curation and growth of systemwide collections. The role supervises and trains the collection development unit, directing and organizing workflows, and oversees the strategic execution of material acquisitions, ensuring seamless alignment with system guidelines and technical processing.

Additionally, the position creates selection lists in multiple languages and formats for branch staff to order materials. The incumbent offers high-level guidance to staff on collection maintenance tools and reports. Other key responsibilities include managing budgets, monitoring branch expenditures, and developing systemwide training programs.

By analyzing book trends, census data, and circulation reports, this role ensures data-driven collection decisions that dynamically meet diverse needs. The role advises administration on collection development matters, formulates and implements collection development and maintenance policies, and collaborates with cross-functional departments.

The role maintains collaborative partnerships with vendors to streamline workflows and resolve technical issues. Daily operations involve utilizing specialized library systems and data software, including Simply. Reports, Polaris Reports, and Microsoft Office Suite, along with demonstrated knowledge of the collection development modules within the Polaris Integrated Library System (ILS) or equivalent ILS platforms.