| DATE LISTED: | March 4, 2010 | |
| TITLE: | Librarian IV/Regional Branch Manager | |
| POSITION NUMBER: | LIB00237 | |
| LIBRARY: | Cumberland County Public Library and Information Center | |
| CITY: | Fayetteville, NC | |
| SALARY: | $44,353/yr | |
| NOTES: | We encourage you to visit our website http://www.cumberland.lib.nc.us/ | |
| QUALIFICATIONS: | Master's degree in Library Science (MLS) required. Must have 4 ½ years experience as a MLS professional librarian in a public library and two years supervisory experience in a library. Trainee candidates must have at least 4 years experience as a MLS professional librarian in a public library and 1 ½ years of library supervisory experience. | |
| DUTIES: | An employee in this position is responsible for performing complex professional library work in administering a Regional Branch Library. Considerable independent judgment and initiative as well as interpersonal skills are needed to coordinate work of others. Tact and courtesy are required. Responsible for the supervision of subordinate staff. Supervises, trains, evaluates, and schedules branch staff to ensure policies and procedures are followed, customers are given efficient, prompt, and competent assistance, and pleasant working conditions are maintained. Participates in budget preparation process by submitting recommendations for equipment, personnel and supplies. Maintains a well-organized, current materials collection by making recommendations for new and retrospective materials to the Division Manager for Collection Development & Public Services and by purging the collection of obsolete and/or worn materials. Discusses with supervisor work methods, problems, and short and long-range developments and/or plans. Compiles, prepares and maintains essential reports, records and statistics. Submits a monthly report of section activities to the Division Manager for Collection Development & Public Services. Monitors building and grounds needs in order to maintain an attractive facility inside and out. Identifies characteristics of the branch service area in order to recommend materials and to plan and present needed programs and services. Communicates branch activities to Public Information Coordinator for purposes of generating publicity. Conducts branch operations in accordance with the Policy and Procedures Manual. Plans and conducts programs and community outreach activities; supervises and helps with programs by other staff. Supervises, trains and evaluates the Community Branch Manager in the service area. Maintains a cooperative relationship between the regional and community branches. Knowledge of the principles and practices of modern library operations and sense of professional ethics and commitments. Ability to use good judgment in analyzing problems and to recommend practical solutions. Ability to organize, direct and evaluate the work of professional, paraprofessional, clerical, and custodial staff in the activities of the library. Ability to exercise communication skills and maintain effective relationships with staff, customers and the community. Ability to train and supervise effectively. Knowledge of collection development as applied to (regional or community) branch. Ability to analyze service area needs and plan services and programs accordingly and under the auspices of the system's five-year plan. Knowledge of library automation system, and other technology applied to library services. Ability to lift and push moderate weight (e.g. 40 pounds of books or other materials and supplies) | |
| 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 by law enforcement required. Negative drug test required. | |
| 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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