Assistant Librarian For Technical Services

Agency

Supreme Court

Division

Supreme Court 1

Job Classification Title

Assistant Supreme Court Librarian (NS)

Position Number

60005342

Grade

JB21

About Us

DO YOUR CAREER JUSTICE! Each and every day, North Carolina's courts help provide safety for our communities, prosperity for our economy, and protection for the rights, liberties, and freedoms that sit at the foundation of our state and federal constitutions. Consider an exciting and rewarding career with us and join the more than 7,000 elected officials and employees who make up our workforce and help us ensure that justice is administrated without favor, denial, or delay.

Description of Work

SALARY RANGE: $62,771.00 - $101,849.00

The North Carolina Supreme Court Library seeks a qualified Assistant Librarian to manage the technical services duties for the library which include creating bibliographic records, maintaining financial and statistical records, and supporting all library functions.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Create bibliographic records for all materials following MARC format, AACR2, RDA, LCRI, and LCSH.
• Use LC authority records to achieve consistency of bibliographic records.
• Contact publishers as needed; maintain correspondence files with publishers; record receipt and payment of all materials.
• Track monthly and yearly statistics of materials received and items cataloged, records monthly and yearly expenditures.
• Receive and open all mail designated for the library.
• Process mail and shelve materials in the library.
• Check-in items into library's tracking database and into SIRSI and keep statistics.
• Process all incoming shipments that are received from the U.S. Government Printing Office.
• Update and place new titles in respective locations throughout the Justice Building and Court of Appeals Building.
• Under Librarian's direction, assist with special projects.
• May supervise one Library Technical Assistant.

This position reports to the Supreme Court Librarian and work hours are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities/ Competencies

Knowledge of: Cataloging standards and rules that follow MARC format, AACR2, RDA, LCRI, and LCSH.

Skill in: Microsoft Office; management and supervisory techniques; the operation and maintenance of library facilities and related office equipment.

Ability to: Use standard library methods and principles in the assigned library functional areas; compile data for statistical records; learn specific software programs including proprietary database and office software; follow complex rules for descriptive cataloging; assign subject headings and classification numbers; follow procedures and specific instructions and guidelines for filing purposes; effectively communicate orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships; utilize information and communication technology in the library.

Supplemental and Contact Information:

INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants must complete an on-line application by clicking the above APPLY link. Mailed or faxed applications will not be accepted.

Before applying, please read the Online Employment Application Guide for instructions on creating your profile and applying for specific postings.

It is important your application includes all of your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application to receive proper credit. Résumés are not accepted in lieu of fully completed applications.

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All NC Judicial Branch agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers.

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Travis Davis

NC Administrative Office of the Courts

Human Resources Division

http://www.nccourts.gov/about/about-judicial-branch/careers

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Master's degree in library and information science (MLIS) or master's degree in library science (MLS) from an ALA (American Library Association) accredited college or university plus two (2) years of library experience in technical services

or

a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited school plus one (1) year of work experience in law librarianship, law, or as a judge's clerk

Management prefers candidates with a JD to be enrolled in an MLS program or demonstrate a strong interest in librarianship.

Attach cover letter and résumé.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Travis Edward Davis

Email:

HumanResources@nccourts.org