Librarian - Public Services (Concord, Nc)

Cabarrus County•Cabarrus County, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time Librarian position is based at the Concord Branch. The work schedule is Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; and rotating Fridays and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. This Librarian position supervises six full-time Public Services staff members, provides circulation and reference desk services, and oversees adult programming and outreach. The role collaborates with other departments and community partners, addresses technology needs, patron behavior concerns, and security issues, and shares supervisor-on-duty responsibilities with three other supervisors during the branch manager’s absence. General Definition of Work: Performs intermediate professional work in a specific phase of library operations. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Branch Manager or Library Director. Supervision may be exercised over a small group of subordinate personnel.

Requirements

Graduation from an ALA accredited library school with MLIS and some experience in professional library work.
Eligible for North Carolina Public Library Certification.
May require possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the state of North Carolina.

Nice To Haves

At the discretion of Management, non-accredited ALA universities/programs may be considered as long as North Carolina Public Library Certification can be obtained.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to research the eligibility requirements for the North Carolina Public Library Certification.

Responsibilities

Overseeing supervising and participating in a specific phase or phases of library operations which may include reference, circulation, children's services, or technical services; monitors operations and continuously improves quality, performance and effectiveness of the specific library department; assisting patrons with library services; overseeing the preparation and maintenance of library records and files.
Responsible for supervising, training, and evaluating staff and has substantial influence in hiring and other employment decisions.
Interpret policies, procedures, and standards to department staff.
Prepares and presents programs for children and their families, teens, and/or adults; publicizes those programs.
Assists patrons with the location, selection, checking in and out of library materials.
Provides general library services at circulation desk; registers patrons; checks in and out books and other materials; empties book drop.
Creates and maintains bibliographies for reader's advisory.
Creates displays.
Provides reference and reader's advisory services.
Assists library patrons with the use of library computers and related technology and equipment.
Resolves unusual or difficult questions.
Instructs patrons in the use of library equipment.
Tracks and reports relevant statistics.
Oversees the material deselecting process for specific collections.
Handles financial transactions according to County policy.
Reshelves books and materials; shelf reads and straightens shelves.
Assigns or conducts library tours as needed.
Reviews books and materials; make recommendations for new purchases; makes recommendations on purchase of equipment and/or supplies.
Troubleshoots minor computer and related peripheral issues.
Coordinates the activities of volunteers.
Orders supplies.
Opens and closes library as assigned.
Performs related tasks as required.