Description

Librarian II – Collection Development

Eagle Valley Library District (CO) is seeking a collaborative and strategic Librarian II to lead collection development strategy and readers’ advisory services across the district. This position plays a key role in shaping how collections are built, evaluated, and used, while supporting consistent, high-quality service for the community and guiding the professional growth of colleagues. The ideal candidate will have advanced knowledge of collections and formats, an understanding of demographics and growth trends in communities that may contribute to changing collection development strategies, excellent customer service and communication skills, and proficiency with technology, project management, and strategy implementation.

Responsibilities include: working in conjunction with the leadership team to establish appropriate policies and strategies for the tools, practices, and staff development used to oversee the district’s collections and information access; using modern evaluation tools to analyze key data points and develop a holistic viewpoint of collection maintenance; and overseeing the training and development of staff to use best practices and appropriate tools for collection maintenance and reader’s advisory. For a full list of responsibilities, see the links in the job posting on the Bradbury Miller Associate website (https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/).

Formed as a district in 1992, the Eagle Valley Library District has continued to grow and provides a wealth of services and resources for its residents. With a $6.7 million budget and 40 FTE, the district delivers excellent customer service from three branches in its mission to offer opportunities and resources to read, learn and grow. Library highlights include a new bookmobile service launching this summer, a positive and proactive staff team, wonderful facilities, and a new remote locker pickup service. The district serves over 55,000 residents in Eagle County, Colorado on the West side of the Rocky Mountains. The area is well-known to outdoor enthusiasts for its extensive trail terrain for mountain biking, hiking, and trail running. Better known as Vail Valley, the region is home to multiple skiing mountains and is a worldwide destination for outdoor activity. Small mountain towns dot the landscape and offer a simple approach to living that focuses on local business, nature, and entertainment.

Compensation:The hiring salary range is$82,000 – $92,000(with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications) and an excellent fringe benefits package.

Interested candidates should submit their resume through the application portal (https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/) by selecting the position and then the “Apply” button. For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates (https://bradburymiller.com/). This position closes on Sunday, March 22, 2026.

Visit our website (https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/) to access the latest version of this announcement in full, along with all related links. 

Requirements

Required qualifications include: a Master of Library and Information Science degree from an ALA-accredited institution and a minimum of three years of professional public library experience. Supervisory experience and prior experience in collection development work are highly desirable.