[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

 

[LIBJOBS] USA - Washington, DC - Night & Weekend Supervisor (Georgetown Univ.)

Georgetown University is looking for a Night/Weekend Supervisor in the Blommer Science Library.

 

http://www12.georgetown.edu/hr/employment_services/joblist/job_description.cfm?CategoryID=7&RequestNo=20100182

 

SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Number:	2010-0182S
Job Title:	Night/Weekend Supervisor
Department:	Blommer Science Library
Grade/Level:	06 - - $ 13,145.60 -- $ 15,780.96 (PT 20 hrs/wk)
Date Posted:	March 24, 2010
Duties And Responsibilities & Minimum Requirements:	The Night/Weekend Supervisor in the Blommer Science Library has three main areas of responsibility: 1) assuming charge of the Science Library in the absence of the Head of the Science Library and other full-time staff three nights per week until 11p.m. 2) managing the Science Library Circulation Desk and all circulation and collection access functions in the absence of the Access Services Supervisor and other full-time staff; 3) performing all aspects of materials management for unclassed journals, both bound volumes and unbound issues. This is a year-round 20-hour per week position. The Night/Weekend Supervisor is required to work 2:30 p.m.-11 p.m. on Sundays and may be asked to work some University holidays when the Science Library is open (Labor Day, Columbus Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, President's Day). Minimum of 2 years of college or an Associate's Degree. One year of library experience, preferably with some serials and/or circulation experience. Some courses in math, Science or computer science desirable. Tact and courtesy in dealing with the public; good communication skills in dealing with library patrons, library staff and student assistants; good judgment in interpreting policies; ability to work with little direct supervision; sufficiently adaptable to change scheduled hours during University holidays and intersession, summer school and co-worker vacation periods.
	Georgetown University is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.