What are the responsibilities and job description for the LIBRARIAN SELECTOR CHILDRENS SPECIALIST (Part-time) position at Brodart Co?
Under the direction of the Supervisor, Collection Development, the Librarian - Selector - Children's Specialist serves as the expert in Chidlren's materials for Brodart's customers. This position provides support for the sales and marketing of these materials and services as well as performance of a variety of title level activities.
- Identify appropriate titles to be entered into the title database based on US library requirements and place those titles into the proper Brodart programs.
- Monitor data relating to Children's metadata such as age range, subjects and descriptors.
- Select titles for Brodart lists and programs, for custom selection lists and/or perform vendor selection for specific customers and projects.
- Collaborate with Collection Development, Sales and Marketing to drive sales growth to include direct sales, travel to customer sites and conferences.
- Perform activities that would enhance and build Brodart's reputation as the premier source for Children's materials.
- Masters Degree in Library Science, ALA-accredited preferred, with at least five years of Children's selection experience in libraries.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledgeable about Children's material publishing, publishers, authors, artists, and subject trends.
- Understands the selection patterns of US public libraries.
- Able to represent the company well in any business setting, including making presentations.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications, Internet and book databases.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage time and prioritize tasks.
- Participate in cross-functional problem-solving teams as required.
- Remote office environment; close and distant vision, using hands and fingers to handle and feel, talk and hear, sitting.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/VETERANS/DISABLED
Brodart Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.