Reference Librarian Zone 2, New Hanover County Public Library

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Position Description: We seek applicants with a strong skill set and interest in acquiring and managing reference resources. The ideal candidate is comfortable assisting a diverse urban population at our Main Library in downtown Wilmington, as well as working with other professional staff to maintain an array of online and physical resources including databases, popular nonfiction and reference books.

Specialized duties include: Serving as vendor liaison for electronic and print resources in order to conduct electronic database contract negotiations, review license renewals, etc. Manages periodical subscriptions for library system Leads systemwide tracking and reporting of reference transaction statistics Assists in development and conducting of annual customer service survey.

Qualifications: Master's in Library Science from an accredited institution of Library Science and 3 years professional experience as a librarian, preferably in a public library.

Salary: The hiring range for this position is $51,828 - $55,000.