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The Cumberland County Public Library has an opening at the North Regional Branch that is responsible for performing complex professional library work and administering a Regional Branch Library.  This position is responsible for the supervision of subordinate staff to include mentoring and assistance to other branches and/or other significant system wide service. Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated in conferences and by review of reports and work plans.

• Hires, supervises, trains, evaluates, supports, and schedules branch staff to ensure policies and procedures are followed and library goals are met
• Oversees all branch services including Adult Services, Youth Services, Circulation, programming, and outreach. Ensures safety and security for all customers (including that the building and grounds are maintained), is knowledgeable, competent, and accountable on all items associated with their location
• Serves as an active participant on the library’s Management Team
• Keeps staff informed of system wide initiatives; promotes library trends and new technologies to branch staff
• Maintains a well-organized, current, branch collection by making recommendations for new and retrospective materials to the Division Manager for Collection Development & Technology Innovation
• Purges the collection of obsolete and/or worn materials. May be given responsibilities for materials selection for the library system, including the responsibility for expending an assigned portion of the library collection’s budget
• Staffs and supports public service points ad programs when needed. Provides advanced reference and readers’ advisory assistance when needed.

Cumberland County offers a generous benefit plan including a Government Retirement Plan, 12 paid holidays per year and an Employee Wellness Center Clinic. To see more information about the benefits offered to employees look here     https://www.cumberlandcountync.gov/docs/default-source/benefits/benefit-package-letter-2021.pdf?sfvrsn=c6134d85_2

Driving is an essential function of this position. To be considered, you must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.  If your driver’s license is from another state, you will be required to obtain and show proof of a valid NC driver’s license within 60 days of hire. 

Negative drug screen and background check are required. 

If selected for the position, a formal transcript will be required within 30 days of hire. 
 

Cumberland County, located in the heart of North Carolina, offers a mixture of cultural diversity and southern hospitality. In addition to a dynamic award-winning library system, Winner of the National Medal for Museum and Library Service, our area has a beautiful climate, cultural activities, dining and shopping, recreation, golf, and nightlife.

Website
https://www.cumberlandcountync.gov/departments/library-group/library

Human Resources / Job Listings
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cumberlandcountync

Cumberland County Human Resources Department, Amanda Turnmire (910) 323-6101