| DATE LISTED: | December 14, 2009 | |
| TITLE: | Librarian I/Information Services | |
| POSITION NUMBER: | LIB0060 | |
| LIBRARY: | Cumberland County Public Library and Information Center | |
| CITY: | Fayetteville, NC | |
| SALARY: | $33,753/yr | |
| NOTES: | We encourage you to visit our website http://www.cumberland.lib.nc.us/ | |
| QUALIFICATIONS: | Masters degree in Library Science (MLS) required. Trainee applicants must have completed at least 75% of required course work towards a MLS and submit a letter from the dean of the library school that states the number of credit hours already obtained and that the candidate can complete all masters degree requirements within twelve months. | |
| DUTIES: | An employee in this position is responsible for providing advanced library services to customers at the information desk. Independent judgment is required in answering reference questions and assisting customers with the selection of material. Tact and courtesy are needed. Work is performed under general supervision; however, a supervisor is available to answer questions regarding unusual technical or administrative problems. May act as Person-in-Charge (PIC) on a regular basis in the absence of the manager. Supervises subordinate staff as assigned and may assume supervisory and managerial responsibility for the branch or department in the absence of the manager. Assists customers in obtaining general, detailed and research information from a variety of print and electronic resources in person and by telephone. Orients and instructs the public in the use of print and electronic resources to find needed information. Assists the public in the use of the library's online public access catalog (OPAC), hardware and software, and other computer equipment to search on-line databases via Internet. Orients and instructs the public and staff in developing search strategies to find needed information. Trains the public and staff in the use of computer search strategies, including keyword, browsing and Boolean searching. Provides in-depth reader's advisory services to the public. Assumes responsibility for the branch in the absence of the branch manager, as needed. Serves as working member of a council(s) as assigned. Maintains a working knowledge of circulation policies and procedures. Assists in staff training and development. Participates in the selection of printed, audiovisual and electronic materials as well as electronic information services in assigned subject areas. Prepares and develops bibliographic and database indexes and brochures to encourage and help the public find needed information in print and electronic formats. Plans, coordinates and conducts programs for adults on various general topics of public interest inside and outside the library, reflecting the resources and services of the library. May conduct programming and collection development for teens. Supervises, trains, evaluates and schedules assigned subordinate staff. Provides input on performance evaluations of subordinate staff not directly supervised. Works in collaborative efforts with other community agencies. Performs other related duties as required or assigned. | |
| AVAILABLE: | Immediately | |
| CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: | Must have access to transportation and maintain a valid N.C. Driver's License with an acceptable driving record, or obtain and present a valid N.C. Driver's License to the Library's Personnel Administrative Assistant for verification within 30 days of employment. Background check with law enforcement agency required. Requires drug-screening test and receipt of negative results for the use of drugs specified in the county policy. | |
| TO APPLY: | Complete and submit Cumberland County application form to the Cumberland County Human Resources Department, P. O. Box 1829, 117 Dick Street, Fayetteville, NC 28302-1829. You can download and complete the county application form on the following site: http://www.co.cumberland.nc.us/human_resources/downloads/employmentappccpd1.doc Print and mail your application or deliver to above address. County application forms can also be obtained from the Cumberland County Human Resources Department located in Room 25 on the lower level floor of the county courthouse at 117 Dick Street in Fayetteville or any library branch | |
| FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: | Contact Ms. Donnette Hall, Personnel Manager at: (910) 483-1580 extension 140 Fax (910) 486-5372 or e-mail dhall@cumberland.lib.nc.us | |
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