Branch Manager - Vanceboro-Craven County Public Library

Craven-Pamlico Regional Library
Invites application for the position of:

Branch Manager - Vanceboro-Craven County Public Library

Salary: Beginning at $42,146.00 Opening Date: 12/27/24 Closing Date: until filled

To be considered for this position you must attach a cover letter and resume to your CPRL online
application and email to hr@mycprl.org with Vanceboro Manager in subject heading.

Position Overview:
Located in beautiful scenic Eastern North Carolina, the Vanceboro-Craven County Library serves the
general public, local public school, local military residents, and local businesses. Library hours are 10-6
Monday through Friday. Purpose of the position: The primary purpose of this position is to provide
leadership and oversight of the general operation and library services for a CPRL Library branch, including
managing the overall service plan and operation of the branch and performing professional library work
requiring the application of specialized library techniques. The Branch Manager will report to the CPRL
Director. This position provides day-to-day supervision of 3 part-time branch staff including hiring,
scheduling, training and evaluating.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Responsible for collection development. Provides advanced reference and readers’ advisory services
for customers in the public services areas.
Ensures policies and procedures are followed, and library goals are met.
Ensures safety and security for all staff and customers and that the building and grounds are
maintained.
Reviews branch purchase requests from customers and reviews customer donations to determine
which material to add to the collection.
Keeps staff informed of system-wide initiatives; promotes library trends and new technologies to
branch staff.
Oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of library programs and services;
envisioning and interpreting community needs, and developing new programs and services for all
community segments.
Collaborates with CPRL Administration on the library’s budget; oversees the expenditures of all funds
received for library services -County, State, Federal, grants, and gifts &donations.
Works with State Library of North Carolina, Friends of the Library, various advisory boards and
commissions, citizen groups, and other county organizations to promote library services and
resources.
Work is performed under the direction of the CPRL Regional Director and in cooperation with an
advisory Board of Trustees.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Developing and administering budgets and monitoring expenditure

Ability to organize, train, and oversee the work of paraprofessional in the activities of the library and

touse good judgment in communication and maintaining effective working relationships.

Project management

Preparing and presenting reports and presentations, both written and to groups.

Listening, understanding, and interpreting information received from employees and customers.

Knowledge of public library automation systems and technology and a high level of Computer literacy

Knowledge of collection development principles and practices in a public library setting

ABILITY TO:
Use quantitative and qualitative measures to analyze library services in relation to needs of the

community and to redirect library services consistent with changing public needs.

Identify problems, recommend solutions, and administer library policies and procedures.

Establish and administer organizational priorities according to library goals, community and

Countyneeds, and available resources.

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with community leaders, government

officials,professional groups, and the general public.

Effectively organize, manage, and motivate people.

Ability to perform appropriately when confronted with persons acting under stress and exhibit tact

anddiplomacy when managing others.

Promote a positive work culture that acknowledges and accept differences and diverse viewpoints

Read, analyze, and interpret professional media, financial reports and legal documents.

Communicate effectively, patiently, and courteously, both verbally and in writing; listen andrespond

appropriately to needs and concerns.

Work with confidential and sensitive information.

Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in Library Science with one year of customer service experience in a public library and one

year of supervisory experience. NC Public Library Certification required.

Benefits: Includes holiday pay. Sick and vacation leave. Health, dental and visual insurance provided.
Position is eligible for the NC Local Governmental Employees’ Retirement System.

Inquiries about this job posting should be directed to hr@mycprl.org with subject heading “Vanceboro

Manager.”

Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Within 60 days of hire, must obtain

and show proof of a valid NC Driver's License and must maintain an acceptable driving record while

employed.

A negative drug screen and background check are required.