Librarian I

Compensation Range

$47,914.88 - $61,391.20

Please note: This job opening may close earlier than the stated date, due to high candidate volume. If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 

Who We Are:

At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries. 
  
We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You'll join a diverse team of over 1300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world! 

Our Core Values:

• Stewardship: We manage the city’s resources responsibly and make decisions that sustain High Point’s future. In other words, we take care of what we have today to build what we’ll need tomorrow
• Welcoming: We create a friendly, open environment where residents, partners, and visitors feel valued and embraced. We want everyone who connects with High Point to feel welcomed, like they belong here.
• Integrity: We act with honesty, transparency, and ethical responsibility in everything we do. That means doing what’s right – even when no one’s watching. This is how we earn our community’s trust.
• Productivity: We stay focused on results, fostering creativity, innovation, and outside-the-box thinking. We don’t just get things done – we find smarter, better ways to do them.

What We Offer:
The City of High Point offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefit package for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 401K and 457B Retirement Plans
• PTO earned within first year
• 13 Paid Holidays per year
• Tuition Reimbursement Plan
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one

What You'll Do:

Performs responsible professional work in the Public Library providing adult reference service and related activities in the Business Research Services Unit of the Research Services Division; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of a senior Librarian. This is a non-supervisory position.

Essential Tasks & Responsibilities:

Essential Tasks

• Provides reference and research assistance to patrons in person and by telephone, utilizing print, digital, and online library resources with an emphasis on business and nonprofit-related topics.
• Assists patrons with library technology, including mobile devices, online catalogs, computerized periodical indexes, and photocopiers.
• Supports job seekers by assisting with job searches, online applications, and related resources.
• Participates in collection development by evaluating community needs and selecting books and other materials for the Business Collection and other assigned subject areas.
• Reviews professional publications, advertisements, and other selection tools to recommend and order library materials.
• Develops, coordinates, and presents a variety of library programs, workshops, and outreach initiatives for the Greater High Point community.
• Assists the unit supervisor with planning and delivering public programs as assigned.
• Builds and maintains collaborative partnerships with local businesses, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and community groups to expand library services and outreach.
• Assists in developing and delivering training for staff and the public on business-related software applications, library resources, and emerging technologies.
• Prepares instructional materials, guides, and presentations to support training and educational initiatives.
• Assumes responsibility for the daily operation of the unit, in consultation with the Division Head, during the supervisor's absence.
• Monitors and reports issues with public computer equipment, technology, and photocopiers to ensure reliable service.
• Compiles and publishes research guides, bibliographies, and informational materials, and may prepare articles related to business and nonprofit resources for publication.
• Ensures all work is performed in accordance with OSHA regulations and City safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in library and information science (MLIS or equivalent).
• Must possess, or be eligible to obtain, North Carolina Public Libraries Certification.
• A valid driver's license is required, along with the ability and willingness to operate City fleet vehicles.
• A cover letter and resume are required for consideration.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Demonstrated proficiency with computers and current technology, including smartphones, smartboards, word processing applications, database management systems, and other relevant software.
• Ability to maintain current knowledge of computer software and emerging technologies applicable to library services.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with the public, coworkers, and supervisors.
• Ability to read, interpret, and utilize library records, reference materials, and computerized library systems.
• Thorough knowledge of library principles, practices, procedures, and materials.
• Working knowledge of reference services and a variety of reference resources, including business reference materials.
• General knowledge of reader interests, authors, and literature to support readers' advisory services.
• Ability to evaluate library programs and services and recommend or implement improvements.
• Ability to develop supervisory, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong listening skills and the ability to follow written and oral instructions

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) to two (2) years of experience working in a North Carolina Public Library.

Physical Requirements

Hearing/Speaking - Expressing and/or receiving information by means of spoken word are both necessary to converse with internal and external customers including co-workers, citizens, and applicants.

Visual Abilities – the ability to perceive via eyesight is required for this position:

• Acuity, far – clarity of vision at 20 feet or more.  Both eyes 20/22 - R 20/25 - L 20/25 corrected.  Acuity, near – clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Both eyes 20/25 corrected.
• Depth perception – Three-dimensional vision. Ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are. Depth Perception - 4
• Field of Vision – the area that can be seen up and down or to the right or left while eyes are focused on one point. Must be able to see a wide span of area.
• Accommodation – Adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus. This item is especially important when doing near-point work at varying distances from eye.

Color Vision - Ability to identify and distinguish colors.

• Acuity, far – clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. Must be able to see from a distance when administering and observing employment tests, operating a motor vehicle, or addressing an audience.
• Acuity, near – clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Must be able to see work-related business documents close at hand.
• Depth perception – Three-dimensional vision and the ability to judge distance and space relationships.
• Field of Vision – the area that can be seen up and down or to the right or left while eyes are focused on one point. Must be able to see a wide span of area.
• Accommodation – Must be able to adjust the eye lens to glance quickly.
• All five aspects are judged to be important in carrying out the essential functions of this job.

Physical Strength – degree of physical demands typically associated with this position include:

• Light Work
  • Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally; and/or
  • Exerting up to 10 pounds of force frequently; and
  • A negligible amount of force constantly to handle or move materials related to the position.
• Type of Physical Demands
  • Reaching - Extending the hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
  • Handling - Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand(s).
  • Fingering - Picking, pinching or otherwise working with fingers primarily rather than the entire hand or arm.
• Employee must reach to answer telephone, work with computer terminal, etc. Handle various forms, documents, books, pencils, pens, etc. requiring use of hands and fingers.
• Talking and/or Hearing: (Talking - Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word). (Hearing - Perceiving nature of sounds by ear).

Mental Activity/Requirements

Reasoning:

• Ability to apply principles of logical thinking combined with knowledge of principles and practices of public personnel and employment laws to work tasks and handle practical situations, comprehend, and respond to a variety of situations in a timely fashion and exercise good judgment.

Mathematics Ability:

• Using arithmetic and/or Statistics: Ability to direct and oversee the use of arithmetic and/or statistics in the preparation of a variety of tests and reports.

Language Ability:

• The ability to speak, read and write the English Language are required for this position.
• Read:  Ability to read manuals, instructions, directions, report information, calendars, recording forms, file documentation, vouchers, correspondence, and various other documents relating to the job.
• Write:  Ability to write memos and figures, take messages and make various reports.
• Speak:  Ability to be conversant in voice and diction so as to participate in discussions with supervisor, other employees, and the general public in person, and by telephone.

Environmental Conditions

Physical Surroundings:

• The Business Librarian I position is subject to Inside Environmental Conditions: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

Hazards

• No environmental hazards indicated for this position.

  

Machinery/Tools/Work Aids/Other Equipment which may be representative, but not all inclusive, of those commonly associated with this type of work.

• Network computers, laser printer, FAX machine, copier, calculator or adding machine, scissors, pen, pencils, Personnel Resolution, ordinances, paper clips, time sheets, personnel records, telephone, telephone directory and other work aids related to the job.

Disclaimer

This job description may not be all-inclusive, as jobs evolve over time to meet the ever-changing needs of the City of High Point’s workforce. This job description is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment to any individual. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals.  However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the City of High Point. Candidates selected for employment must pass a background screening as well as a pre-employment physical to ensure medical clearance to perform the essential functions of the job prior to receiving a full offer of employment.

The City of High Point is an at-will employer and employees may be terminated or may terminate their employment at any time with or without reason for any reason not prohibited by law.

are able in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Candidates selected for employment must undergo (a.) a physical to determine whether they will be able to safely complete the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation (b.) a drug screening, in accordance with the City’s drug and alcohol policy and (c.) a background screening to determine whether there is any current, pending or previous charge, conviction or other infraction deemed incompatible with service in the capacity for which the candidate is being hired. Successful results from all three of these conditions will result in an offer of employment.

Business Librarian I Job Description                         Revised 06/02/2025

The work location of this job will be 901 N Main St High Point, North Carolina.

Our Commitments
The City of High Point is dedicated to fostering a work environment that values individuals from all backgrounds and seeks to attract and retain the most qualified partners in service to the citizens of High Point. As an at-will employer, the City allows employees to terminate their employment, or be terminated at any time, with or without cause, as long as it is not prohibited by law.