Branch Librarian-Thornton Branch

Granville County; Oxford, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Granville County Public Library System in Oxford, NC seeks an experienced librarian to lead adult programming, reference services, and community engagement. The role focuses on developing and evaluating the adult collection and delivering services to patrons 18 and up.

The position involves collaborating with community organizations, planning outreach initiatives, and contributing to strategic planning and grant activities, under the Library Director's supervision.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program.
• Experience in adult programming, collection development, outreach, or related functions.
• Possession of a valid North Carolina Driver's License may be required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and assess adult programming and services.
• Develop and maintain the adult collection and reader's advisory services.
• Engage with community organizations to address educational and informational interests.
• Collaborate on strategic planning, grant activities, and service development.

Skills

Adult literature

Reader's advisory

Program development

Community engagement

Data analysis

Communication (oral and written)

Collaboration with stakeholders

Independent work

Education

Master's Degree in Library Science

North Carolina Public Librarian Certification

Tools

Integrated library systems

Library technologies

Job description

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Under general supervision and in consultation with other staff, provides programs, materials and services for adults age 18 and up. Provides in depth reference assistance in addition to assisting patrons with all library services. Performs professional library work focused on the development, delivery, promotion, and evaluation of adult library services throughout the Granville County Library System. An employee in this class is responsible for planning, implementing, and assessing adult programming, outreach initiatives, collection development, reader's advisory services, and community engagement activities. The employee develops and maintains the adult collection, assists patrons with information and technology needs, and works collaboratively with community organizations to identify and address local educational, cultural, and informational interests. The employee serves as a system-wide resource for adult services and participates in strategic planning, grant activities, and service development initiatives. Work is performed independently under the supervision of the Library Director and is evaluated through conferences, reports, program outcomes, collection performance, quality of services delivered, and patron feedback.

Knowledges and Skills

• Considerable knowledge of adult literature, reader's advisory services, and collection development principles.
• Knowledge of public library services, programming, outreach, and community engagement practices.
• Working knowledge of library technologies, databases, digital resources, and integrated library systems.
• Knowledge of current trends and emerging technologies affecting public libraries and adult services.
• Ability to plan, organize, promote, and evaluate programs for diverse adult audiences.
• Ability to assess community needs and develop responsive services and programming.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships with community organizations and stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze data and use statistics to guide service and collection decisions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects and priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, volunteers, officials, community partners, and the general public.
• Ability to use sound judgment and to interact tactfully and courteously with patrons and community members.

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution. Considerable experience in adult programming, collection development, outreach, reference services, community engagement, or related public library functions; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Possession of a valid North Carolina Driver's License may be required.

Required Certifications

• North Carolina Public Librarian Certification or ability to obtain certification within the time period established by the State Library of North Carolina.