CHILDRENS OUTREACH LIBRARIAN Job# 998-1 Position Available In Rowan, North Carolina

CHILDREN’S OUTREACH LIBRARIAN

Job# 998-1 3.2 3.2 out of 5 stars 130 East Innes Street, Salisbury, NC 28144 Job Opportunity Announcement Children’s Outreach Librarian Job #998-1 Open Until Filled Located in the heart of North Carolina’s Piedmont, Rowan County is attractively and conveniently nestled between the State’s largest city and its Capitol. Rowan County is made up of more than 20 departments and nearly 1,250 employees that are committed to providing a wealth of services to County residents and businesses. The County is currently accepting applications for the position of Children’s Outreach Librarian. This position oversees children’s outreach services, including children’s outreach site visits and programs like Stories to Go and Rowan Reads to Newborns; oversees an assigned collection development area(s); provides professional information and reference assistance at public service desks. Additional duties include, but are not limited to; coordinating the daily operations of the library’s children’s outreach initiatives in compliance with County policies and library policies and procedures; collaborates with other library staff and local agencies to promote children’s outreach programs, resources, and services; identifies and initiates children’s outreach opportunities, supporters, and audiences; creates and presents children’s programs including information presentations and representing the library at information booths and community events; provides personal assistance to users in pursuit of information; promotes and facilitates access to information; provides directional and other basic information regarding the use of library facilities, services, and collections; creates displays, instructional materials, and bibliographies; and other duties as assigned. Evening and weekend work required. Must be enthusiastic, customer-driven, solution-focused, and team centered. Requires considerable knowledge of library principles, practices, procedures, and resources; advanced knowledge of the principles and methods of modern professional library work in assigned areas including customer experience, reference work, circulation, classification and cataloging, youth services, archives administration and preservation, and outreach services and programming; knowledge of the American Library Association’s Core Competencies of Librarianship and Library Bill of Rights ; ability to operate computers, smart devices, projectors, and other standard library equipment and software as productivity, presentation, teaching, and research tools; ability to assist users in the use of computers and related software and to use a personal computer for presentation purposes; and ability to exercise initiative and judgment in development and implementation of division/branch short- and long-term plans. Minimum qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Library Science and/or Information Science or equivalent combination of education and experience; ALA accredited Degree preferred. All degrees/coursework must be from an appropriately accredited institution. Experience working with the public in a library and North Carolina Public Library Certification eligibility preferred. Valid driver’s license required. Starting Salary $49,500 – $54,400 (commensurate with experience) and excellent benefits package available. Apply online at . Individuals with disabilities may request application accommodations by calling HR at (704) 216- 8100. The County administers pre-employment drug tests and criminal background checks for all positions. Some positions may require a physical exam, credit check, and/or a driving history check depending upon the position.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$49,500.00 – $54,400.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Evenings as needed Evening shift Morning shift Nights as needed

Work Location:

In person