Summary Amended vacancy announcement: Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible candidates are NOT included in the area of consideration for this announcement. This position is located at Throckmorton Library, Fort Liberty, NC. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume. Army NAF paysetting rules apply to this vacancy. Responsibilities Performs work that requires full professional knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of librarianship to select, organize, preserve, access, manage, and disseminate information associated with public/patron services. Provides all members of the Military Community with reference/research using text and online searching principles, reader's advisory/selective dissemination of information, circulation, programming and library instruction. Performs technical services functions including acquisitions, procurement, cataloging/classification, physical processing, and accountability of materials. Performs automation services including ILS maintenance, network operations, and workstation and Internet issues. Develops and implements long-range automation plans for the library within the parameters defined by the supervisory librarian. Monitors fund allocations within assigned department(s). Supervises assigned staff. Assists chief librarian in overall management of the library. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Minimum Qualifications 1. A master's degree in library science, information services, or information management from an accredited college or university. 2. Additionally, one (1) year of progressively responsible work experience is desired which showcases the ability to perform patron/public services, technical services, and/or library automation service functions. 3. Must be familiar with office software products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. 4. Must have the ability to communicate orally and in writing. Highly Preferred Qualifications 1. Three (3) years of experience demonstrating library supervision and management practices. 2. Proficiency in library automated systems and computer competencies. 3. Knowledge designing, planning, and implementing programs and outreach services best reflecting community demographics and cultural diversity. In order to be considered for the highly preferred criteria, your resume must show that you meet BOTH the minimum qualifications and ALL of the highly preferred criteria. Applicants meeting ALL criteria will be considered the best qualified, and will be referred to the selecting official first. Remaining applicants will be referred for consideration if the certificate (referral list) is returned with no selection Education This position has a positive education requirement; unofficial transcripts must be uploaded at the time of application for verification. Failure to provide transcripts will result in an ineligible rating. Official transcripts will be required before placement into this position. Additional Information Area of Consideration: The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is Local. (Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.) Manual Applications: If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your application package using a manual application method. Please contact the NAF Human Resources Office or representative listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 3:00 PM EST by 12/30/2024 in order to process your application in a timely manner. Please note that neglecting to respond to the job related questions may result in an ineligible rating. PCS Costs Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. Pay-Band (NF or CY) Allowances and Differentials This is a pay-banded position. Please check out our Applicant Information Kit: It contains additional information applicants may find useful when applying for our jobs. (To view the kit, click or copy and paste this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf ). Other: Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/ Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date. This is a Regular Full-Time position working 40 hours per week and eligible for benefits.