Librarian ; Grade 26 Afscme Local

In accordance with the Merit System Rules and Regulations, an eligible list, which will be valid for a one-year period and which will be used to fill vacancies during that period, is being established for this classification. Applicants on the eligible list will be certified in accordance with the Merit System and appropriate union contracts. Candidates may submit online employment applications using the NEOGOV online application system available at  EXAMINATION PROCESS:
The examination process for this posting may include an evaluation of training and experience, a written examination, a computerized exam, an oral board interview examination, a performance examination or any combination of the above in order to qualify applicants for placement on the eligible list. The eligible list will be used to fill vacancies that occur within the next year.

The appropriate number of names on the eligible list as prescribed by Merit System Section 26.03.505 will be certified to the hiring department for consideration to fill the vacant position(s). New employees are generally hired at the starting salary and may be eligible for merit increases each year upon receipt of a satisfactory performance evaluation, up to the maximum salary.

New Castle County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Performs professional, supervisory, and administrative work within an automated library system; provides services to the general public to access information and learning through materials such as books and paper records as well as technology and electronic databases; uses the latest information and technology to help library patrons who seek assistance; performs research and analysis; classifies and organizes materials; conducts training, instruction and delivers programs at the public library;

focuses on patron services and does related work as required.

An employee in this class applies professional library techniques and procedures to perform work in all areas of library service. Responsibilities include customer service to the public, planning, organizing, and conducting activities in the major service units including reference and reader advisory services, youth services, adult services, and technical services. Supervision is exercised over full and part time library staff. This employee exercises discretion and judgment in carrying out responsibilities consistent with County and departmental policies and procedures.

As experience and knowledge are gained, the employee will be expected to perform tasks of progressively increasing difficulty. The employee works as a member of a team in the library under the general supervision of a library manager or designee and may be called upon to serve as unit manager when necessary.

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, supervises, and provides reference and information in a major service component of a library;
• Specializes in reference services to children, teen and/or adults based on organizational need;
• Interprets and explains library regulations to the public and the staff;
• Plans and implements library programs for the public;
• Develops programmatic partnerships with private and public community groups;
• Reviews and selects materials for inclusion in the collection;
• Maintains and develops collection in light of community needs and makes recommendations for collection development in a network environment;
• Assists in budget preparation;
• Trains, supervises, schedules, and evaluates staff work activities;
• Consults with the manager in formulating plans, procedures and policies for the overall operation of the library;
• Develops and provides training programs for staff;
• Prepares and develops publicity for library programs and services;
• Participates in the selection process to fill vacant positions;
• Schedules and plans special projects and exhibits;
• Compiles statistics for quarterly, annual, and special reports;
• Participates in the selection process to fill vacant positions;
• Schedules and plans special projects and exhibits;
• Compiles statistics for quarterly, annual, and special reports;
• Participates in the activities of professional organizations;
• Rea…