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This is a non-exempt (hourly) position.  Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.

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Directs and coordinates operations of all administrative and support functions including participating in formulation of policies and procedures governing fiscal and budgetary operations and controls, personnel administration, and other managerial functions. This position, performing highly responsible complex administrative work, is responsible for managing daily activities of assigned department for business execution and identifies opportunities for improvement or efficiencies.

PT Librarian

Children's Librarian (Limited Part-time) 
South Park Regional Library

POSITION SUMMARY
Performs professional and technical library work in one or more specific areas such as Adult, Teen, Children's, Technical Services, Materials Management or regional history/genealogy. Assists customers in accessing the full spectrum of library resources in multiple formats - print, digital, media, programs and classes.   Responds to reference, research/homework and readers' advisory requests.  Explains and interprets the library's services, policies and procedures.  Develops, manages and promotes the library's collection of materials.  Assists in the planning and implementation of programs and classes that provide opportunities for lifelong learning, early literacy, educational support and workforce development.
Specifically, The Youth Services Librarian at South Park Regional will be serving in-house programs and Outreach programs for ages 0-12yrs.
Family, Baby, Toddler Story Time Programs
School age Literacy, STEM and STEAM Programs
Share knowledge of library resources with students and families
Working with Volunteers
Visit CMS Schools and other locations in the community to provide programs and resources
Provides reference and readers advisory services and technology assistance, both in person and on the phone, to adults and teens in a busy regional library.
Serves long hours on the reference desk on a rotating basis. 
Develops and presents in-house programs, technology programs, outreach programs and makerspace programs to targeted audiences.
Provides one-to-one technology tutoring to adults and teens.
Staffs the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library live chat service on a rotating basis.
Serves as Manager on Duty as required by the Branch Leader.
Up to 19 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in children's' literacy
Experience in developing programs of interest from Birth to 11 years of age
Makerspace experience a plus.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Meets customers' informational, research and pleasure reading needs by matching requests to appropriate resources
• Determines the timeliest, authoritative and appropriate information source for each customer, based on questions asked, the information required and the format (print, non-print) that provides the most effective delivery.
• Trains customers in the use of electronic reference resources, internet searches, e-books and digital downloads; provides guidance and instruction for both general and specific requests.  Enables customers to operate PCs, tablets, mobile devices to access digital materials. Troubleshoots problems or instructs customers in the use of software and hardware. Assesses the level of instruction needed to use technology
• Manages and maintains library materials in specific, assigned areas of the collection by noting community needs and customer requests, consulting reviews and bibliographies, checking lost and missing reports and recommending purchases
• Performs relevant collection management tasks to ensure that resources are available to meet the informational and recreational needs of the community
• Provides quality programming for a targeted audience; creates promotional materials and merchandises collection with displays
• Develops varied and creative programs, publications and displays to enhance library services. Determines when to
• Continues professional development through workshops, classes, webinars, conferences, retreats, etc. request marketing assistance
• Chooses activities to enhance or develop skills needed to meet professional or learning goals   
• Performs administrative duties that may include serving as manager on duty, scheduling employees, submitting maintenance and IT tickets, dealing with customer concerns, reserving meeting rooms, interpreting and enforcing library policy 
• Acts within policy.  Exercises sound judgment and uses available resources to determine the action needed
  
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited institution
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted? Yes
Licenses and Certifications: Valid NC or SC Driver’s License  
NC Public Library Certification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
• The reference interview process.
• Familiarity with the library's classification system, cataloging interface of the Online Public Access Catalog and OCLC/MARC records.  
• Technological adeptness with PCs, tablets and mobile devices, internet and database searching, email, Office products and templates.

Skilled in:
• Familiarity with readers' advisory and reference resources
• Excellent customer service, including strong verbal and written skills
• Working with a diverse population
• Assessing a customer's needs and abilities in order to match them with the appropriate information or materials

Abilities:
• Decision- Making – Identifying and understanding issues, problems and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probably consequences.
• Collaboration – Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintain good working relationships.
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills – Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with       current developments and trends in areas of expertise.
• Planning and Organizing – Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
• Managing Work – Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Moderate noise is typical for the work environment for this job.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COVID-19 Vaccination Disclaimer
Mecklenburg County requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment for any new Mecklenburg County employees

Salary : $49,400 - $62,600