Collection Services Manager

Overview

The Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) is accepting applications for a full-time Collection Services Manager position with the Whatcom County Library System.

Summary
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In a dynamic customer-focused library environment, the Collection Services Manager oversees and manages the WCLS Collection Services Department which includes collection development, the integrated library system, acquisitions, cataloging, and processing of library materials, collection maintenance, systemwide circulation tasks including training, and interlibrary loan; serves on the WCLS management team and provides leadership in achieving the Library's mission; and performs other duties as assigned.

Please upload a cover letter along with your resume for this position. This posting will close at midnight on Wednesday, February 25, 2026
. Upon completion of the initial application online, candidates will be sent an email invitation to complete the full application, which is required for consideration. Please check the email address that was provided for this important next step in the application process. You may need to check your junk or spam folder.

Average of forty (40) regular scheduled weekly hours. Typical schedule would be Monday - Friday, approximately 9am - 5pm, may include some evening and weekend hours due to events or programming. Successful candidates may be required to adapt to future schedule and/or worksite changes depending on library needs.

• Excellent interpersonal skills required:
  Ability to gain thorough knowledge of Whatcom County Library System's policies and procedures.
• Upholds the Whatcom County Library System's commitment to intellectual freedom, as described in the American Library Association's "Library Bill of Rights" and "Freedom to Read Statement," and the Washington Library Association's "Intellectual Freedom Statement".
• Knowledge of current trends and issues in library systems; ability to interpret Library's strategic plan into department's goals and activities.
• Ability to demonstrate good balance of management and technical experience, with motivation and leadership skills to find cost-effective, reasonable solutions to issues facing the Library and provide mentoring to the Collection Services department staff.
• Knowledge of relevant computer systems and applications; ability to learn new systems, software and programs as needed.
• Knowledge of integrated library systems and how they support circulation, cataloging, and acquisitions functions in a public library.
• Ability to act as a representative of Whatcom County Library System to the public.
• Knowledge of principles and procedures related to selection, acquisition, and processing of library materials; knowledge of a wide range of literature.
• Ability to establish priorities and organize workload; ability to plan, organize, develop, evaluate, and modify operations and procedures and recommend improvements.
• Ability to maintain a pleasant and productive working atmosphere; ability to keep all relevant parties informed of all major issues and programs and to recommend changes as appropriate.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse staff, vendors and patrons to accomplish library and department goals and objectives.
• Ability to supervise, plan, and coordinate the work of diverse staff to accomplish library goals and objectives; ability to keep staff motivated and on task.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other professionals.
• Ability to obtain a valid Washington Driver's License and ability to cross the US/Canada border.
• A sense of humor; a passion to learn new things continuously.
• Requires the ability to speak, understand, and write English clearly and concisely.
• Requires Master of Library Science;
  State of Washington Librarian certification, three (3) or more years of relevant experience including managerial and supervisory experience, or equivalent training, education and/or experience.
• Requires physical and visual ability to utilize reference sources and to manipulate equipment.
• The Whatcom County Library System will comply with any pandemic related state or federal mandates and any other COVID mitigation practices deemed appropriate now or in the future.
• The Whatcom County Library System values diversity and inclusion and we are interested in hiring candidates that are representative of the communities and patrons we serve.
• New employees are subject to a CRC (criminal records check) per RCW 43.43.832.
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