Library Collections Lead

5 months ago


Napier, New Zealand Napier City Council Full time

Napier Libraries has an exciting opportunity for an exceptionally organised and passionate individual to join their vibrant team as the Collections Lead, serving across both the Napier and Taradale sites.

As the Collections Lead, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Collections Team, ensuring the delivery of efficient and customer-centric collections services to the Napier community. Additionally, you will be instrumental in charting the strategic course for library content in alignment with the Library Strategy, Collections Plan, and Napier City Council’s Long-Term Plan.

**Responsibilities will include**:

- Lead the strategic development and management of the existing library content across all formats, including exploring and implementing new formats as guided by the Library Strategy.
- Research, develop, and strategically implement new collection formats in response to evolving technology and community interests.
- Cultivate content, collections, and processes that foster inclusive access for our entire community, celebrating diversity, promoting intellectual growth, and facilitating lifelong learning.
- Recognise the unique status of Māori as tangata whenua and Treaty partners. Ensure that content and collections embody a spirit of partnership and collaboration through consultation with Māori and te ao Māori.
- Employ collection evaluation tools to establish evaluation and reporting mechanisms for all content (both physical and digital), enabling informed decisions for future use and budget allocation.
- Manage collections budgets, offering regular budget updates to the Library Manager and addressing any potential concerns.
- Collaborate with the Community Engagement Team to promote library content within the community through social media channels, enhancing both content and access.
- A tertiary library qualification or equivalent experience in the field.
- Demonstrated experience in team development and leadership.
- Proficiency in collection management tools.
- Familiarity with Library Management Systems (LMS), UAT, authentication technologies for digital content, and mobile apps.
- Strong budget management skills.

**About Us**

Join the dynamic team at Napier City Council, where we pride ourselves on excellence, integrity, and sustainability, while delivering exceptional customer and community service. As one of Napier's most sought-after employers, we offer more than just a job. How about exclusive retail discounts, discounted medical insurance, and a generous 5 weeks of annual leave after just 2 years of service?

At Napier City Council, we play a vital role in Civil Defence emergencies, and that means everyone on our team may be called upon to support the response. It's an opportunity to make a real difference in our community.

Please visit Napier City Council Careers website to see full job description

Job Description - Library Collections Lead
- Department
- Community Services
- Locations
- Napier Library
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time


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