What are the responsibilities and job description for the Librarian II/Adult Services POS#117000062 position at Cumberland County, NC?
Position Overview
Join our Library team as a Librarian II and lead a vibrant department dedicated to empowering the community through exceptional library services and innovative programs. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to inspire a talented staff, foster a welcoming environment, and shape the library's future. Bring your passion for knowledge and community engagement to a position where every day is an adventure in learning and leadership.
Examples of Duties
- Oversees and manages the adult services department and all corresponding services, staff and programs while enforcing the rules governing the use of the library
- Hires, supervises, trains, evaluates, and schedules staff
- Performs and ensures excellent customer service for complex reference, reader’s advisory and information and technology questions
- Prepares and presents programs, trainings and classes for all age groups to include one-on-one and group audiences such as classes on computer skills, library resources and databases
- Oversees, coordinates, and participates in collection management
- Assigns duties to staff for inventory of collection, weeding outdated/worn items, and recommending replacement materials
- As necessary, supervises staff and operations in the absence of the Branch Manager; Acts as designated Team Lead on a regular basis
- Participates in publicity and marketing of library resources and events. Performs outreach to community groups and organizations
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in Library Science and one (1) year of professional library experience, preferably including six months of supervisory experience.
Managers preference: A demonstrated ability to manage projects with minimal supervision is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of modern library operations
- Knowledge of reference procedures; working knowledge of circulation procedures
- Knowledge of readers’ advisory methods and sources
- Knowledge of current materials, literature and trends, technology and developments in periodicals, newspapers and electronic services in assigned area
- Skilled in oral and written communication
- Ability to train and supervise work of others
- Ability to plan and schedule the workflow of professionals, paraprofessionals and clerical staff
- Ability to analyze problems and to recommend practical solutions
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, customers and the community
- Ability to perform library functions via automated public catalog and circulation system and implement backup procedures when necessary
- Ability to perform basic troubleshooting on library equipment
- Ability to plan and provide effective services and programs
- Ability to use good judgment in the daily supervision of services
- Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and customers
Conditions of Employment:
A formal transcript will be required. College transcripts may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Human Resources, 117 Dick St. Fayetteville, NC 28301.
Successful candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment with Cumberland County must pass pre-employment screenings, including criminal history checks and drug screenings, as required by Cumberland County Policies and Procedures, prior to beginning work or receiving a final offer of employment. Refusal to submit to testing or testing positive for prohibited substances will result in the withdrawal of the conditional employment offer.
Cumberland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Cumberland County are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other status protected by applicable laws and regulations. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
