LIBRARIAN - PUBLIC SERVICES (CONCORD, NC)

LIBRARIAN - PUBLIC SERVICES (CONCORD, NC)

Salary

$50,315.20 - $60,153.60 Annually

Location

Cabarrus County, NC

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

FY26-01440

Department

CONCORD LIBRARY

Opening Date

10/08/2026

Closing Date

10/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

Applicants are encouraged to apply early. The application review process will take place immediately and continue until the position is filled. This recruitment may close any time after the first review or when a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Hiring range for this position is $50,315.20 - $60,153.60. Initial placement for new employees is customarily at entry level through 35% percentile. Pay grade for this position is 18.

This full-time position is based at the Concord Branch. The work schedule is Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; and rotating Fridays and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

This Librarian position supervises six full-time Public Services staff members, provides circulation and reference desk services, and oversees adult programming and outreach. The role collaborates with other departments and community partners, addresses technology needs, patron behavior concerns, and security issues, and shares supervisor-on-duty responsibilities with three other supervisors during the branch manager's absence.

General Definition of Work:

Performs intermediate professional work in a specific phase of library operations. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Branch Manager or Library Director. Supervision may be exercised over a small group of subordinate personnel.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks:

Overseeing supervising and participating in a specific phase or phases of library operations which may include reference, circulation, childrens services, or technical services; monitors operations and continuously improves quality, performance and effectiveness of the specific library department; assisting patrons with library services; overseeing the preparation and maintenance of library records and files.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Responsible for supervising, training, and evaluating staff and has substantial influence in hiring and other employment decisions.
• Interpret policies, procedures, and standards to department staff.
• Prepares and presents programs for children and their families, teens, and/or adults; publicizes those programs.
• Assists patrons with the location, selection, checking in and out of library materials.
• Provides general library services at circulation desk; registers patrons; checks in and out books and other materials; empties book drop.
• Creates and maintains bibliographies for readers advisory. Creates displays.
• Provides reference and readers advisory services.
• Assists library patrons with the use of library computers and related technology and equipment.
• Resolves unusual or difficult questions.
• Instructs patrons in the use of library equipment.
• Tracks and reports relevant statistics.
• Oversees the material deselecting process for specific collections.
• Handles financial transactions according to County policy.
• Reshelves books and materials; shelf reads and straightens shelves.
• Assigns or conducts library tours as needed.
• Reviews books and materials; make recommendations for new purchases; makes recommendations on purchase of equipment and/or supplies.
• Troubleshoots minor computer and related peripheral issues.
• Coordinates the activities of volunteers.
• Orders supplies.
• Opens and closes library as assigned.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Considerable knowledge of the principles, methods and practices of modern library science; of reference source material; and of equipment and materials utilized in library operations and as a service to patrons. General knowledge of educational programs for citizens participation in the use of library facilities; of arranging displays of an educational or cultural nature; and of publishing vendors from which to acquire materials, supplies, equipment and services. Working knowledge of office equipment and computers and applicable software applications. Ability to apply modern principles and practices of library science; to use reference materials; to demonstrate the use of library equipment; to solve problems within scope of responsibility; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community leaders, professional groups, associates and the general public; and to speak and write effectively.

Minimum Education / Experience requirements

Education and Experience:

Graduation from an ALA accredited library school with MLIS and some experience in professional library work.

At the discretion of Management, non-accredited ALA universities/programs may be considered as long as North Carolina Public Library Certification can be obtained. It is the responsibility of the applicant to research the eligibility requirements for the North Carolina Public Library Certification.

Public Librarian Certification Commission | SLNC (ncdcr.gov)

Some county job postings indicate that you can qualify with an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If this language is included in the job description, it means you may qualify through either education, your years of directly related experience, or a combination of both.

If you have indicated that you have earned a certificate, diploma, or degree from a technical school, college, or university, please note that Cabarrus County will verify your educational credentials. Official transcripts must clearly show the specific credential awarded to ensure accurate validation.

Special Requirements:

Eligible for North Carolina Public Library Certification. May require possession of an appropriate drivers license valid in the state of North Carolina.

Physical Requirements:

This is medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.

Supplemental Information

Supplemental and Contact Information:

Cabarrus County selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence.

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application. Applicants who obtained their education outside of the United States and its territories are expected to assume responsibility for having their academic degrees validated as equivalent to a degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.

Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone.To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Processing applications will take an average of 6 - 8 weeks due to the high volume of applications received. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the most qualified applicants.

For technical issues with your applications, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 704-920-2200.

• Earned vacation & sick leave

• 11-12 paid holidays per year

• Floating Holiday

• Paid Personal Day

• Bereavement Leave

• Paid Parental Bonding Leave

• Participation in the Local Government Employees Retirement System

• Mandatory 6% employee contribution

• 5% employer-paid contribution to NC401K, with no employee match required

• Employees have the option to contribute additional monies to the NC401K plan or to a 457 retirement savings plan

• Health Insurance plans

• Consumer driven plan including a health savings account

• PPO Plan

• Optional dependent coverage - employee/spouse, employee/children, & employee/family

• Comprehensive health & wellness program

• On-site exercise equipment & programs

• Health & wellness themed instructional classes

• Employee health clinic

• Employee assistance program (ex. Individual & family counseling, legal & financial services, child & elder care location assistance, etc.)

• Choice of optional dental plans

• PPO (Preferred Provider Option) or non-PPO

• Optional dependent coverage - employee/spouse, employee/children, & employee/family

• Vision Plan

• Includes an annual routine eye exam for individuals on the health insurance plan.

• Optional eyewear plan available

• $20,000 of term life insurance & accidental death & dismemberment coverage with employer-paid premiums

• Employee option for up to $50,000 of additional term life coverage

• Optional dependent life insurance coverage for spouses & children

01

I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you havent completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.) Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit.

• Yes
• No

02

Have you graduated from an ALA accredited Library School with an MLIS Degree?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a North Carolina Public Library Certification?

• Yes
• No

04

I understand the home location for this position is the Concord Branch. I understand I may be required to provide coverage at other branch locations as operational needs require. I understand this position requires the ability to work a rotating schedule to include evenings, nights, and weekends. Schedule will vary. Are you able to meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have current or previous experience working in a Library? Experience must be listed on your application.

• Yes
• No

06

Describe your experience working with adults and teens in a public library setting, including developing and delivering programs and addressing patron behavior concerns.

07

Do you have experience supervising employees?

• Yes
• No

08

If you answered Yes to number seven, please describe your supervisory experience, including the number of employees you supervised and your responsibilities for training, performance management, and staff development.

09

Are you willing to accept a position that is compensated at the advertised salary rate?

• Yes
• No

10

This posting may be used to fill additional vacancies at other branch locations throughout Cabarrus County. If interested, what branch location(s) would you be interested in working? Select all that apply:

• Harrisburg
• Concord
• Kannapolis
• Midland
• Mt. Pleasant
• Afton Ridge
• All Locations

Required Question

Employer Cabarrus County

Address 65 Church St S

Concord, North Carolina, 28025

Phone 704-920-2200

Website http://cabarruscounty.us