Librarian II/Information Services
Cumberland County Public Library & Information Center
Headquarters Branch
Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master of Library Science degree (MLS) required. Must have two (2) years experience as a MLS professional librarian in a public library. Six months supervisory experience preferred
Equivalent Training: Trainee candidates must have at least 12 months experience as a MLS professional librarian in a public library.
CONDITIONS:
Selected applicant must have or obtain, and maintain a valid North Carolina driver’s license with an acceptable driving record; must have access to transportation; background check with local law enforcement agency required; and must submit to a drug-screening test and receive a negative result for the use of drugs specified in the county policy. Refusal to submit to testing or a confirmed positive test shall be basis for withdrawal of the conditional employment offer.
DUTIES:
An employee in this position is responsible for providing advanced library services to customers at the Information Service desk. Responsible for the supervision and scheduling of staff within the Information Services department. Coordinates/facilitates staff training. Acts as branch supervisor in absence of branch manager. Hires, supervises, trains, evaluates, and schedules staff (permanent and temporary). In conjunction with Branch Manager; screens applications for vacant positions; conducts interviews; performs reference checks; completes and submits all recruitment paperwork. Assigns duties for projects and day-to-day activities. Oversees and coordinates branch’s Book A Librarian service. Compiles, prepares, and maintains reports, records, and statistics for the department. Performs proactive reference; answers complex customer questions about information and technology resources. Prepares and presents classes on basic and intermediate computer skills for the public. Prepares and presents programming for adult and all-ages audiences. Performs intermediate troubleshooting of library equipment. Trains the public in the use of library resources and equipment, including online catalog and databases. Resolves intermediate customer complaints; refers more complex issues to branch manager. Acts as Librarian II Trainer for home branch and sister branch, working with Library Learning and Innovation Manager to ensure all staff receive necessary training. Oversees, coordinates, and participates in collection management duties for adult reference, fiction, and nonfiction collections. Keeps up with current trends and issues in librarianship via professional reading and participation in library-related listservs, webinars, etc.
Additional Info & Requirements
This is a re-posting. Previous applicants don't need to re-apply to be considered
Six months supervisory experience preferred
The Community
Cumberland County, located in the heart of North Carolina, offers a mixture of cultural diversity and southern hospitality. In addition to a dynamic award-winning library system, Winner of the National Medal for Museum and Library Service, our area has a beautiful climate, cultural activities, dining and shopping, recreation, golf, and nightlife.
Website
https://www.cumberlandcountync.gov/departments/library-group/library
Human Resources / Job Listings
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cumberlandcountync
HR Info
Cumberland County Human Resources Department, Reesa Eastman (910) 323-6101
TO APPLY:
We accept on-line applications only. You may complete the application from our website at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/cumberlandcountync/default.cfm Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed county application.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Contact Ms. Dagmar Aerdelman at (910) 483-7727 extension 1305, fax: (910) 486-5372, or e-mail: daerdelman@cumberland.lib.nc.us or the Cumberland County Human Resources Department at (910) 678-7653; Library website: http://www.cumberland.lib.nc.us/ccplsite/