LISTED:

April 1, 2011

TITLE:

County Librarian

LIBRARY:

Tyrrell County Library – part of the Pettigrew Regional Library System serving Chowan, Perquimans, Tyrrell, and Washington counties

CITY:

Columbia, NC

NOTE:

The Library is located in Columbia, a small rural community with a population of 800. The entire county population is just over 4,000. Tyrrell County is located in Northeastern North Carolina. It is bounded on the north by the Albemarle Sound and the east by the Alligator River. It is only 38 miles from Manteo and North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Despite the size of the community, this is an excellent library of nearly 8,000 square feet that was most recently expanded in 2008. The library is the hub of the community. Perfect situation for the librarian who wants to play an active and vital role in small town living.

SALARY:

$36,685/yr. min. + full benefits. A 35 hour a week position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

MLS from ALA-accredited institution; three years of public library experience preferred; eligible for certification by North Carolina Public Library Certification Board. Must have good interpersonal skills and the ability to work with community groups and county officials as well as work as a team member with the 3 other county librarians and the director.

DUTIES:

Provides leadership, direction, and professional guidance in the delivery of library services in Tyrrell County. Supervises staff of 2.3 FTE. Responsible for all operations in management of a very active county library. Reports to the Director of the Regional Library.

AVAILABLE:

June 20, 2011

APPLY BY:

Position open until filled. Applications will be reviewed May 1, 2011.

TO APPLY:

Send resume with cover letter and three professional references to: Kay Davis, Library Director, Pettigrew Regional Library, 201 East Third Street, Plymouth, NC 27962 or e-mail attachments to kdavis@pettigrewlibraries.org

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

www.pettigrewlibraries.org  or contact Kay Davis at kdavis@pettigrewlibraries.org or 252-793-2875. PRL is an equal opportunity employer.