Description: WCPL is searching for a Community Library Branch Manager for a library in a non-traditional setting. The Athens Drive Community Library resides within Athens Drive High School and shares space with the school media center and media center staff employed by WCPSS. The library is open 35 hours per week and staff work in the hours after school from approximately 2:45 p.m.-9 p.m., and on Saturdays and Sundays. During the summer when school is out of session, the library’s hours expand to 70 hours per week.
Public Library staff consists of a full-time manager, three part-time librarians, and four part-time library assistants. The manager works closely with senior library management on the collections, programming for children and adults, furnishings, technology and supervising staff. The manager also serves as liaison between the school media center staff and the school principal, representing the interests of the public library and county.
Qualifications: The Basics (Required Education and Experience) Master's degree in Librarianship or related field: MLS, MLIS, MIS, ML from an ALA accredited program or NC program
One year of experience as a librarian. Equivalent education and experience are NOT accepted. Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience) Three years of professional public library experience. One year of public library management experience. Experience working in a school setting.