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Senior Collection Management Librarian - Acquisitions & Cataloging

Pierce County Library System

Strong technical skills in Acquisitions and Cataloging along with the ability to lead and communicate well are essential.

There are two Senior Collection Management Librarian positions within the Collection Management department; this Senior Collection Management Librarian position supports the Acquisitions & Cataloging team. Strong communication skills, and a collaborative leadership style, will be essential for this role. In addition, a willingness to learn and apply strategies for equity, diversity, access, and inclusion is expected.

This position is part of the Collection Management leadership group and the Acquisitions & Cataloging team, working collaboratively with other teams in both the Collection Management and the Customer Experience departments. This role assists the Collection Management Director; this work includes identifying topics for discussion and problem-solving, leading and facilitating conversations and meetings, and identifying training and development on a wide range of topics relevant to Collection Management.

For more information about the skills needed to succeed in supervisory roles at PCLS, please read PCLS’s Leadership Competencies and Core Skills and Qualities.

Hiring Range: $79,340 - $91,972 annually;
Pay Grade Range: $79,340 – $109,815 annually

Compensation

Pierce County Library System offers a compensation program which recognizes qualifications and experience relevant to each position. The starting pay is established typically within the hiring range below based upon the experience of the individual hired into the role. Our compensation package also includes annual increases for each additional year of experience and tenure in the role, up to the maximum (current year maximum outlined in pay grade range above).

Eligibility for overtime is exclusive to positions which are FLSA status non-exempt below.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Status: Regular

Hours Per Week : 40

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.

Union Status: Represented

Candidate Submission Timelines:

TRANSFER Candidates: transfer eligible candidates internal to PCLS will be given first consideration for this position through the Transfer Closure date. Please review the Sharepoint Transfer Process Overview.

EXTERNAL OR NON-Transfer INTERNAL Candidates:
To be considered for this position please submit your resume and up to 4 additional attachments to display your knowledge, skills and abilities for consideration for this position no later than 5:00 p.m. on closing date below.

Submissions after the Closure Date below will not be considered :

• Transfer Closure Date: Friday, July 11, 2025 at 5:00pm
• External or Non-Transfer Internal Candidates Closure Date: Friday, July 18, 2025 at 5:00pm

Veteran Status: Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should select the percentage that they qualify for, 5% or 10% during the application. More information about veteran’s preference, such as the difference in percentage can be found here and here. If you need more information please contact us at: HR

Position Summary:
Senior Collection Management Librarian

Under the direction of the Collection Management Manager, plans, coordinates and supervises the daily operations of an assigned work group for the Pierce County Library System. Performs a variety of professional librarian functions related to selection, cataloging and management of library collections; leads and directs staff activities and workflow in assigned area, works collaboratively to carry out department and System plans and projects, and performs other specialized duties relative to area of assignment.

Essential Functions:

Class specifications are intended to provide a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

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