Description
About Follett Content Solutions
Follett Content Solutions is the largest provider of educational materials to PreK-12 libraries, classrooms, learning centers, and school districts in the United States, and a major supplier to educational institutions worldwide. With a legacy dating back to 1873, Follett Content distributes books, eBooks, Makerspace and hands-on learning materials, and audiovisual and digital resources through Titlewave®, the most powerful online collection development and curriculum support tool for librarians and educators. Working with more than 6,000 publishers and offering a vast inventory of over 370,000 in-stock print titles, Follett Content helps unlock potential in more than 45 million students worldwide. Building on its deep roots in PreK-12 education, Follett Content is now expanding its commitment to public libraries — broadening its reach to serve communities of all kinds and bringing its trusted expertise in collection development to new audiences.
SR. BIBLIOGRAPHER, WORLD LANGUAGES.
This position is an Exempt, Full-Time position located in McHenry, IL. The pay range for this position is $52,000 - $57,000 annually. We offer a hybrid / on-site / remote work schedule with 3 days in the office (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday) and 2 remote days (Wednesday, Friday). We will consider remote for the right candidate. We offer an array of benefits, to see those benefits click here
Any pay range disclosed is based upon a combination of neutral factors such as required qualifications, experience, education, skill, training, certifications, seniority, etc. Follett Content Solutions reserves the right to provide any successful candidate a salary at the most appropriate level set as a result of such candidate’s qualifications, experience, education, skill, training, certifications or seniority.
Position Summary
The Sr. Bibliographer, World Languages is Follett Content Solutions' Spanish and world language specialist and the Curations team's subject matter expert for world language content. The role independently owns the authoritative Spanish and world language core and topical lists on Titlewave, leads custom curation cases that require world language expertise, and decides how Spanish and world language titles are tagged for discoverability.
Working with broad latitude as an individual contributor, the incumbent applies advanced Spanish language proficiency and deep world language title knowledge to shape what schools buy. The role partners with Sales, Marketing, Partner Management, and Data Management to set direction on world language content, turns publishing and market trends into curation strategy, and is accountable for collections that meet customer needs and departmental gross margin targets.
Key Responsibilities:
Custom Curation (60%)
- Independently leads custom curation cases where parameters require Spanish or world language curriculum tie-ins, translating each school or library's goals into a targeted collection.
- Creates custom lists for English-language requests, applying the same curation standards and expertise to meet each school or library's needs.
- Consults directly with customers and Sales team members by email, phone, and Teams to define list parameters and recommend the best list for each school or library’s needs.
- Partners with Sales to develop strategies for complex or unusual requests and bids, determining the approach, parameters, and final title selections.
- Makes curation decisions that balance customer needs with departmental targets for gross margin and other initiatives.
- Supports the Curations team workflow when needed.
- Documents every case in Salesforce.
Authoritative Lists and Market Insight (20%)
- Owns the creation and maintenance of authoritative Spanish and world language new-school core and topical lists in Titlewave, setting selection criteria and making final title decisions.
- Serves as the Subject Matter Expert for world language trends, gathering insight from customers, Sales, Marketing, and Partner Management and turning it into recommendations for list strategy.
- Creates title lists that support marketing efforts, including catalogs, webinars, blogs, and trending topics.
- Builds expertise through webinars and professional networking, and shares knowledge with the Curations team.
Publisher and Partner Collaboration (10%)
- Evaluates titles using publisher meetings, samples, tip sheets, spreadsheets, and review journals, applying language expertise to judge linguistic quality, cultural authenticity, and curriculum fit.
- Communicates with publishers to stay ahead of new Spanish and world language titles and market direction.
- Works with Partner Management to improve how world language titles are represented and found within Titlewave.
Discoverability Standards and Data (10%)
- Applies Follett tags for genre, diversity, text features, subject and topic, and format to support data management and discoverability on Titlewave.
- Determines when Authentic Language and Authentic Author tags apply to Spanish and world language titles, using language and cultural expertise.
- Partners with the Data Management team to identify and implement improvements to title discoverability.
Requirements
Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years of experience, including Spanish-language collection development.
- Advanced proficiency in Spanish (reading, writing, and speaking), with the ability to evaluate the linguistic quality, translation, and cultural authenticity of titles.
- Strong world language title knowledge, including key publishers and review sources.
- General computer skills, including experience with Salesforce or a similar CRM.
Preferred
- Degree in Spanish, world languages, library science, or education.
- Proficiency in one or more additional world languages.
- Experience consulting with educators and librarians on collections.
- Demonstrated experience building relationships with publishers to surface collection gaps, share customer demand for hard-to-find materials, and influence future acquisitions or publishing priorities.
Core Competencies
- Independent decision-making — makes final calls on title selection, list content, and tagging, and resolves non-routine problems without step-by-step direction.
- Strategic thinking — turns market trends and customer needs into curation strategies that Sales, Marketing, and Partner Management can act on.
- World language and cultural expertise — applies advanced language skills to judge authenticity, quality, and curriculum fit across Spanish-speaking regions and other world languages.
- Customer consulting — builds trust with customers and Sales partners and guides them to the right collection.
- Collaboration and knowledge sharing — works across teams and raises the Curations team's world language expertise.
Closing
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment and need assistance or an accommodation in the application process due to a disability, please contact us by email or phone.
? Email: Send request to [email protected]
? Phone: Request assistance by calling 800.773.7010 x45130
When contacting us, please provide your contact information, the job position or title, and state the nature of your accessibility issue.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment and need assistance or an accommodation in the application process due to a disability, please contact us by email or phone.
? Email: Send request to [email protected]
? Phone: Request assistance by calling 800.773.7010 x45130
When contacting us, please provide your contact information, the job position or title, and state the nature of your accessibility issue.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of experience, including Spanish-language collection development
- Advanced proficiency in Spanish, including reading, writing, and speaking
- Ability to evaluate linguistic quality, translation, and cultural authenticity of titles
- Strong knowledge of world language titles, publishers, and review sources
- General computer skills, including Salesforce or a similar CRM
- Degree in Spanish, world languages, library science, or education
- Proficiency in one or more additional world languages
- Experience consulting with educators and librarians on collections
- Experience building publisher relationships and influencing acquisitions or publishing priorities
What We Do
Follett Content Solutions, LLC is the largest distributor of educational materials to PreK-12 libraries, classrooms, learning centers, and school districts in the United States. The company partners with K-12 schools and public libraries to provide curated book collections, cataloging, and processing services, utilizing its Titlewave ecommerce platform to deliver print and digital content to educators and students.
