Librarian II - Youth Services

Duties and Responsibilities: This position Supervises subordinates and volunteers; plans, schedules, coordinates, and/or presents special programs and services for the youth to meet community needs; reviews, selects and purchases materials for the youth collections; provides reference assistance. This position also performs difficult professional library work to provide services for youth ages 0-18 for the County Public Library system; performs related work as required.  Work is performed under general supervision.   Exercises limited supervision of subordinates and volunteers.  Reports to the Librarian III – Youth Services Coordinator.

Qualifications: Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of library science; thorough knowledge of library and technical techniques, procedures, and working tools; thorough knowledge of reference sources and materials; thorough knowledge of current literature, trends, and developments in the field of library science appropriate to the area assigned; ability to use standard library methods and principles in bibliography, cataloging, classification, circulation, and reference services; ability to promote interest in library services; ability to implement library programming; ability to evaluate books and materials to determine potential value for the library collection; ability to supervise the work of others; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to attend work regularly; excellent interpersonal skills.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to Master’s degree in library science from an American Library Association accredited school or from a regionally accredited school of higher education, with some professional library experience preferred.

Pre-employment drug test and background checks required of finalist applicants.

Applications must be obtained, fully completed, and submitted to Henderson County HRD by mail 112 First Avenue West, Hendersonville, NC 28792, by email (hrd@hendersoncountync.gov), or by fax (828) 698-6184.  Please see our website, www.hendersoncountync.gov/hr and refer to the Additional Applicant Information section for more detailed instructions. 

The deadline for application is:  Open Until Closed                    

Starting range:  $24.02 - $52.63     

Grade: 74A

Hiring salary will be determined based on qualifications and internal equity.