What are the responsibilities and job description for the Collection Development Librarian - Juvenile Selector position at Spartanburg County Public Libraries?
POSTING DATE: October 21, 2026
JOB TITLE: Collection Development Librarian - Juvenile Selector, Grade 23
LOCATION: Headquarters Library
DATE AVAILABLE: December 1, 2026
SALARY: $43,888 annually (Includes generous benefits package)
HOURS: 40 hours per week
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Master’s Degree in Library Science from an accredited ALA library school.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
JOB TITLE: Collection Development Librarian - Juvenile Selector, Grade 23
LOCATION: Headquarters Library
DATE AVAILABLE: December 1, 2026
SALARY: $43,888 annually (Includes generous benefits package)
HOURS: 40 hours per week
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Master’s Degree in Library Science from an accredited ALA library school.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Responsible for curation and maintenance of Children’s collections according to the SCPL Collection Development Policy.
- Identify materials for purchase based on professional reviews, collection analysis and library trends.
- Analyze and maintain balanced and attractive collections through holds lists, circulation data and community demographics.
- Coordinate weeding with department heads and branch staff.
- Collaborate with cataloging librarians to maintain and improve accessibility of materials in the online catalog.
- Manage collection-related funds carefully and evenly over the fiscal year.
- Substitute in other departments and branches as needed
- Participate in cross-training
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
- Master’s Degree in Library Science from an accredited ALA library school.
- Thorough knowledge of professional library principles with collection experience.
- Experience working in a public library.
- Experience maintaining large budgets.
- Strong interpersonal skills that display a positive attitude and an understanding of the role of representation in library collections.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Awareness of cultural and literary trends and knowledge of the publishing industry.
- SCPL uses multi-factor authentication for network and program access. Employees may be required to use their personal device for MFA.
- Driver’s license valid in the state of South Carolina with the ability to drive to other libraries.
The library accepts applications with cover letter and resume when a job position is available. Drug Testing is a part of the library’s hiring process. If you require any accommodations in applying for any position, please do not hesitate to ask. The Spartanburg County Public Library is proud to be tobacco free.
151 South Church Street, Spartanburg, South Carolina 29306-3241, (864)596-3507, www.spartanburglibraries.org
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Salary : $43,888