Collection Services Manager - Public Library

Collection Services Manager - Public Library

Salary

$67,445.00 - $121,400.00 Annually

Location

Public Library, Hampton, VA

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

09445

Department

PUBLIC LIBRARY

Opening Date

07/28/2026

Closing Date

8/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Function

Come work for Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the Hampton Roads region and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits, career and professional development, tuition reimbursement, and other benefits. As a proud V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer and a designated Military Spouse-Friendly Employer, we are committed to supporting veterans and military spouses. We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace, recognizing the unique skills and experiences that military families bring.

Are you a collaborative leader with a passion for library services and operational excellence? We are seeking a Collection Services Manager to oversee the daily operations and staff within the librarys Collection Services Division. In this role, you will provide leadership, guidance, and supervision to a dedicated team. You will help ensure efficient workflows, maintain high standards of service, and support the librarys mission by fostering a productive, customer-focused work environment. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys leading teams, improving processes, and contributing to the success of a dynamic library system.

Typical Task:

• Lead and oversee library collections, acquisitions, cataloging, processing, and digital services.
• Manage Collection Services staff by providing leadership, coaching, and professional development.
• Develop and evaluate print, digital, and electronic collections to meet community needs.
• Oversee division budgets, vendor contracts, and digital subscription services.
• Implement new technologies and collaborate with City IT on library systems and technology initiatives.
• Coordinate collection development, weeding practices, and Integrated Library System (ILS) operations.
• Represent Collection Services in leadership meetings and support strategic planning across the library system.

Minimum Requirements

• Masters degree in Library and Information Science from an accredited college or university or a closely related field of study.
• Five (5) years of full-time equivalent experience in Cataloging, Acquisitions, Collection Management, Digital Services, or a closely related field.
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered for this position.
• Must successfully pass a background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

Additional Requirements

• The incumbent may be considered "essential personnel" during City emergency situations or at the direction of the City Manager, which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

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Benefits Overview

This is a summary of benefits associated with permanent, full-time positions. Benefits associated with other positions can be found with specific job listings. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following one full calendar month of employment in the following benefit plans:

• Sentara Health Medical Insurance
• OptumRx
• Delta Dental Insurance
• Anthem Blue View Vision
• FSA Reimbursement accounts
• Standard: Accident and Critical Illness
• Trust Mark Universal Life Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Virginia 529
• Mission Square: 457 / Roth IRS / Roth 457 (b) IRA
• Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.
• Other forms of leave include:
• Maternity Leave
• Parental Bonding Leave
• Care for Sick Parent Leave
• Birthday Leave
• Personal day (available every quarter)

The eleven paid holidays each year include:

• New Years Day

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

• Presidents Day

• Memorial Day

• Juneteenth Day

• Independence Day

• Labor Day

• Veterans Day

• Thanksgiving Day

• Christmas Day

• Employees birthday

• A tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation. An after-tax retirement plan, Roth IRA, is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the VRS website.

• Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is the Minnesota Life Insurance Company.

Tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the ICMA-RC website.

• Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.

• Medical/Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.

• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family (757-363-6777, 1-800-899-8174 or Sentara EAP website.

• Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.

Savings bonds are available to the Citys workforce.

• Employees are covered for Workers Compensation where appropriate.

01

Do you have a Masters degree in Library and Information Science or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have five (5) years of full-time equivalent experience in Cataloging, Acquisitions, Collection Management, Digital Services, or closely related experience? PLEASE ENSURE YOUR APPLICATION SHOWS WHERE YOU GAINED THIS EXPERIENCE TO BE CONSIDERED.

• Yes
• No

03

Are you eligible for certification as a professional librarian by the Commonwealth of Virginia? I understand that this certification must be provided within 30 days of employment.

• Yes
• No

04

I understand that if selected for this position, I must successfully pass a criminal background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Hampton

Address 22 Lincoln Street

Hampton, Virginia, 23669

Phone (757) 727-6407

Website http://www.hampton.gov/hr