Library Supervisor

Wake County Government•Cary, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

WCPL is hiring an Adult Services Manager for its Cary Regional Library, located in downtown Cary, NC. In this role, you will work as part of a management team at the library, and more specifically, supervise a team of dedicated Librarians and Library Assistants who work in the Adult Services department. You will also collaborate with your peers and Librarians across the system to create and promote quality adult services and programs.

Requirements

Master's degree in Librarianship or related field: MLS, MLIS, MIS, ML from an ALA accredited program or NC program
One year of experience as a Librarian
Equivalent education and experience are NOT accepted
Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
Ability to build and maintain positive, respectful relationships with staff, peers, colleagues, and public.
Ability to lead and motivate staff while fostering mentoring relationships.
Ability to plan and implement in a dynamic, fast-paced environment using a collaborative approach.
Ability to create vision and goals on a local level that support larger organizational goals.
Demonstrates a high degree of adaptability and strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to be proactive and work both independently and with a team.
Knowledge of public library trends, especially in adult services.

Nice To Haves

Three years of professional public library experience
One year of public library management or supervision
Fluency in a language other than English

Responsibilities

Supervise a team of Librarians and Library Assistants in providing excellent library service, dynamic programs and professional one-on-one assistance to adults.
Work as part of the library's management team to oversee operations and act as Manager on Duty in the absence of the Library Branch Manager.
Work with library staff, peers and librarians across the system to support and promote system goals and initiatives.