Job Opening Title:
Collection Development Librarian
Name of Employer:
Meridian Library District
Job Site Location (City AND State):
Meridian, Idaho
Application Deadline:
Tuesday, June 30th 2026
Minimum Degree Requirement:
Master’s of Library and Information Science
Years of experience required:
1-3
Salary Range:
$22.90-27.60 per hour
Job Opening URL:
https://recruiting.paylocity.
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Collection Development Librarian
40 hours per week (Full-Time)
Material Services Department
Position Close Date: Tuesday, July 30th at 5:00 pm
Targeted Start Date: Early August 2026
Ensure District collections remain current, relevant, and responsive by selecting and maintaining materials that support community interests and needs.
Select and maintain the District’s collections across multiple formats
Analyze community trends and circulation data to make informed collection decisions
Manage collection budgets and respond to patron purchase requests
Evaluate collections and identify materials for replacement, addition, withdrawal
Visit library branches to assess collections and collaborate with staff
Number of Hours: 40 hours per week (Full-Time)
Benefits: Eligible for Full-Time Benefits
Hiring Range: 22.90-27.60 per hour, DOE
Location: This position opening is currently available at the Administration Offices and Warehouse near Overland and Eagle Roads in Meridian.
The District is proud to provide veteran’s preference in accordance with Idaho Code § 65-503 and § 65-504. Eligible veterans are encouraged to apply. Please visit our employment page for information or contact hr@mld.org with questions
A bit more information from the sender:
This role is for collection development in a public library setting. However, my reason for sharing it with this community is that I see meaningful overlap between archives, records management, and collection development. While the work isn’t identical, all three areas involve good stewardship, metadata, preservation, and making thoughtful decisions about information resources. I was hoping that someone with an archives or records management background who was interested in applying those skills in a public library setting might find the position appealing.
I also recognize that archival positions can be highly competitive and sometimes geographically limited. For someone looking to broaden their experience within the information professions, collection development can be a complementary career path that builds on many of the same core competencies while offering experience in a different type of library work.
Additionally, our library does have a local history center and digital history archives. While this position is not currently responsible for managing those collections, they remain an area of ongoing discussion as we evaluate our future space and service needs. We also maintain portions of our collections in off-site storage that is still holdable by patrons, so experience thinking strategically about collections and long-term stewardship is certainly relevant.