Employment Opportunity

Date Listed: April 28, 2008

Title: Reference Librarian (Librarian II)

Location:  Neuse Regional Library, Kinston, NC
A well-funded, three-county public library system located one hour from major beach resorts and thirty minutes from the state’s third largest university.

Salary & Benefits: Minimum starting salary of $32,000, depending upon experience, which is preferred but not required; excellent benefits.

Qualifications: MLS; eligible for NC Public Librarian Certification; strong commitment to high-quality public service and teamwork that is creative and highly motivated; advanced computer, networking and database management skills and/or experience will be given priority; proficiency in using electronic resources and hardware and software troubleshooting; ability to implement and train staff and patrons on innovative current and emerging technologies in libraries; excellent written and oral communication skills.

Duties: Provide comprehensive reference services for a diverse clientele in one of the busiest headquarters in the state; provide readers advisory service to patrons; develop designated areas of the collection; develop and implement programs and services; provide Internet and software training for staff and public; assist with PC and software maintenance, development and problem solving; employ excellent interpersonal and communication skills.  Requires rotating evening and weekend hours.

To Apply:  Submit a letter of interest, resume, and the names, addresses, and e-mail addresses of three references to:  Mrs. Agnes W. Ho, Director of Libraries, Neuse Regional Library, 510 N. Queen St., Kinston, NC  28501 or e-mail to aho@neuselibrary.org.