[LIBJOBS] Librarian II Informatin Services Manager opening in Fayetteville, N.C.

 

 

DATE LISTED:		March 26, 2010
TITLE:		Librarian II/ Information Services Manager
POSITION NUMBER:		LIB0238
LIBRARY:		Cumberland County Public Library and Information Center
CITY:		Fayetteville, NC
SALARY:		$37,025/yr
NOTES:		We encourage you to visit our website  http://www.cumberland.lib.nc.us/
QUALIFICATIONS:		Masters degree in Library Science. (MLS) required.  Must have 18 to 24 months experience as a MLS professional librarian in a public library.  Six months supervisory experience preferred. Trainee candidates must have at least 12 months experience as a MLS professional librarian in a public library
DUTIES:		An employee in this position is responsible for the supervision, training and scheduling of staff within an information services department of a library facility.  The employee is required to exercise independent judgment in answering reference questions and assisting customers with the selection of information resources (electronic and print).  Tact and courtesy are required.  Work is performed under general supervision of the branch or facility manager and under library and county policies and procedures.  Performance is evaluated through conferences and periodic reviews of completed work.  May act as supervisor in charge for the facility on a regular basis in the absence of the manager.  Supervises, trains, evaluates and schedules staff within the information services department to ensure policies and procedures are followed, customers are given efficient, prompt, and competent assistance, and working conditions are maintained. Develops and presents training for the system to ensure the library's continued delivery of fast, efficient, and accurate delivery of reference services through print and electronic resources. Provides in-depth reader's advisory services to the public. Orients and instructs the public and staff in the use of the library's online public access catalog. Develops and conducts adult programs.  Participates in planning and delivery of system wide programs such as Summer Reading Club and National Library Week. Oversees collection development work and purging of obsolete and/or worn materials for the assigned areas within the facility.  Selects and recommends for purchase printed, audiovisual and electronic materials, as well as electronic information services in assigned subject areas to develop and maintain for public use. As assigned, supervises facility staff and operations in the absence of the manager. Discusses with supervisor work methods, problems, short and long range developments and/or plans. Supervises and assists with the development of bibliographic and database indexes and brochures to encourage and help the public find needed information in print and electronic formats. Participates in appropriate councils and committees, making recommendations for system-wide policies and procedures. Maintains a working knowledge of circulation policies and procedures. Works in collaborative efforts with other community agencies. Maintains awareness of library trends in the delivery of services. Evaluates services, programming, and materials collection for assigned department to ensure compliance with library's five year plan. Compiles, prepares and maintains reports, records, statistics and budget information for the assigned department.
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