Librarian II Youth Services POS#117000063

Position Overview

Join our team and make a lasting impact on the lives of children, teens, and families throughout Cumberland County! As a Librarian II in Youth Services, you will inspire a love of reading and learning by providing outstanding reference assistance, readers’ advisory services, and engaging programs for youth from birth through grade 12. This dynamic leadership role offers the opportunity to supervise and mentor staff, develop innovative services, and help shape programs that meet the evolving needs of our community. If you are passionate about youth development, customer service, and creating meaningful library experiences, we encourage you to apply and become part of a team dedicated to enriching lives through knowledge, creativity, and connection.

Examples of Duties

• Supervises, trains, schedules, and evaluates Youth Services staff to ensure high-quality customer service and adherence to library policies and procedures
• Participates in the recruitment, selection, onboarding, and development of Youth Services personnel
• Provides reference assistance, readers’ advisory, and information services to children, teens, parents, caregivers, and educators
• Assists customers with technology-related questions and promotes the use of library resources and digital services
• Serves as acting branch supervisor in the absence of the Branch Manager, providing operational oversight and staff support
• Develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates engaging, age-appropriate programs for youth from birth through grade 12
• Plans and maintains a comprehensive schedule of library and outreach programs designed to meet the educational, informational, and recreational needs of youth and their caregivers
• Promotes Youth Services programs and resources through community outreach activities, including school visits, childcare center visits, informational fairs, and partnership events
• Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations, schools, and agencies that serve children and families
• Coordinates and manages outreach events, including the preparation, transportation, and distribution of promotional materials, program supplies, and display items

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current library materials, literature, trends, technologies, and emerging developments in library services
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, policies, and procedures of modern library operations
• Knowledge of established cataloging, serials, and acquisitions principles, methods, and best practices
• Knowledge of relevant periodicals, newspapers, databases, and electronic resources within an assigned service area
• Knowledge of the organizational structure and functions of the department and related agencies
• Skill in the use of OCLC software and other library technology systems
• Skill in utilizing automated public catalog and circulation systems to perform library functions efficiently and accurately
• Ability to interpret and analyze a wide variety of data, information, and both abstract and concrete variables to support decision-making and customer service
• Ability to understand, apply, and assign subject headings, classification systems, and indexing schemes
• Ability to communicate ideas effectively both orally and in writing and to establish and maintain positive working relationships with staff, customers, community partners, and the public
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties

Conditions of Employment:

A formal transcript will be required. College transcripts may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Human Resources, 117 Dick St. Fayetteville, NC 28301.

In accordance with Session Law 2025-16, candidates selected for positions involving work with children in any capacity will be required to undergo a fingerprint-based criminal history check conducted by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI).

Driving is an essential function of this position. To be considered, you must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. If your driver's license is from another state, you will be required to obtain and show proof of a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire.

Successful candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment with Cumberland County must pass pre-employment screenings, including criminal history checks and drug screenings, as required by Cumberland County Policies and Procedures, prior to beginning work or receiving a final offer of employment. Refusal to submit to testing or testing positive for prohibited substances will result in the withdrawal of the conditional employment offer.

Cumberland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Cumberland County are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other status protected by applicable laws and regulations. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.