Description
Wake County Public Libraries is searching for a new Library Branch Manager for the Richard B. Harrison Community Library. Richard B. Harrison Community Library was founded by Mollie Huston Lee and in addition to being a library for the neighborhood community, houses the Mollie Huston Lee Special Book Collection begun in 1935 by Mrs. Lee.
The Library Manager is responsible for the facility and operations, managing the program experience and supervising a team of Librarians, Library Assistants and Pages.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing the facility and daily operations
Supervising 2.5 FTE of Librarians, 5 FTE of Library Assistants and Pages
Ensuring that the programs and services meet the needs of the community
Engaging in outreach initiatives to reach and support library neighbors in Southeast Raleigh
Partnering with Collection Development Services to manage the ongoing preservation and development of the Mollie Huston Lee Special Book Collection
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