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Library Collection Development Manager

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April 13, 2024 3 minute read

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Library Collection Development Managers oversee the selection, acquisition, and organization of materials in libraries. They work to ensure that the library's collection meets the needs of its users and supports the library's mission. Library Collection Development Managers may work in public, academic, or special libraries.

Educational Requirements

Most Library Collection Development Managers have a master's degree in library science. Some employers may also require a bachelor's degree in a related field, such as English, history, or social science.

Skills and Experience

Library Collection Development Managers should have strong research skills and be able to evaluate the quality of materials. They should also be able to work independently and as part of a team.

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Salaries for Library Collection Development Manager

City

25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

Median

New York

$121,000

$156,000

$213,000

$156,000

San Francisco

$84,000

$110,000

$140,000

$110,000

Seattle

$78,000

$96,000

$120,000

$96,000

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City

25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

Median

New York

$121,000

$156,000

$213,000

$156,000

San Francisco

$84,000

$110,000

$140,000

$110,000

Seattle

$78,000

$96,000

$120,000

$96,000

Austin

$79,000

$105,000

$130,000

$105,000

Toronto

$85,000

$113,000

$139,000

$113,000

London

£44,000

£50,000

£58,000

£50,000

Paris

€41,000

€55,000

€71,000

€55,000

Berlin

€31,000

€44,000

€55,000

€44,000

Tel Aviv

₪28,000

₪32,500

₪38,200

₪32,500

Singapore

S$65,000

S$82,000

S$99,000

S$82,000

Beijing

¥106,800

¥140,000

¥184,000

¥140,000

Shanghai

¥224,000

¥254,000

¥276,000

¥254,000

Shenzhen

¥24,000

¥34,000

¥42,000

¥34,000

Bengalaru

₹230,000

₹315,000

₹454,000

₹315,000

Delhi

₹400,000

₹500,000

₹600,000

₹500,000

Bars indicate relevance. All salaries presented are estimates. Completion of this course does not guarantee or imply job placement or career outcomes.

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