Job Description
This position is located at the Headquarters Library and acts as primary assistant to the technical services manager; may regularly act as Team Lead in absence of department manager. Responsible for overseeing the general workflow of the department’s acquisitions and processing duties and tracking outstanding orders. Employee maintains accurate financial records, copies and edits catalog records for the Integrated Library System (ILS) and supervises adult and juvenile paperback standing orders as well as direct orders and cancellations. Tracks grant funds for the collection development division.
- Copy bibliographic records (various formats) from OCLC (Online Computer Library Center – a bibliographic repository for libraries around the world), apply locally established edits, assign Dewey Decimal classification number, and download into the library’s ILS (Integrated Library System).
- Manage orders on various vendor websites and download the orders into the ILS. Create manual orders, merge duplicate bibliographic records, and create brief on-order bibliographic records in the ILS when appropriate
- Communicate with vendors regarding direct orders and standing orders. Follow up to resolve problems that arise on any order type. Manage ordering of materials purchased with grant funds.
- Unpack and check shipments against the packing slips. Receive materials electronically as shipments are delivered. Create invoices for payment of materials received
- Oversee and coordinate the department’s daily workflow; ensuring materials are received, invoiced, paid, processed, and distributed in a timely manner.
Benefits & Additional Compensation Info
Cumberland County offers a generous benefit plan including a Government Retirement Plan, 13 paid holidays per year and an Employee Wellness Center Clinic. To see more information about the benefits offered to employees look here
https://www.cumberlandcountync.gov/docs/default-source/benefits/benefit-package-fy-2023.pdf?sfvrsn=5e31a956_2
Additional Info & Requirements
Selected applicant must have access to transportation and a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record at the time of hire. Within 60 days of hire, must obtain and show proof of a valid NC Driver’s License and must maintain an acceptable driving record while employed; 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.
A formal transcript will be required. College transcripts may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Human Resources, 117 Dick St. Fayetteville, NC 28301.
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, Amanda Turnmire (910) 323-6101