Branch Librarian
Hudson Library
- Start Date: July 21, 2025
- Starting Salary: $42,000 - $45,000 a year
- Employment Type: Full-time
The Hudson Library is seeking an energetic and collaborative candidate to fill the position of its Branch Librarian. Hudson Library is a member of Fontana Regional Library and a branch of the Macon County Public Library. The ideal candidate should be creative, flexible, and enthusiastic.
Qualifications: Masters’ degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution with a minimum of two years’ experience working in libraries. One year supervisory experience and two years’ customer service experience are required. Candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work with a variety of electronic and media applications. Salary range is $42,000 - $45,000 annually accompanied by a generous benefits package.
Responsibilities: supervise and direct branch library staff, oversee daily branch operations, work to assure effective communication within the community, with the county librarian, and in the regional library system to achieve local and system-wide goals. The branch librarian develops and maintains the branch collection to ensure the library meets the needs of the community it serves; participates in public service activities including circulation and reference services; plans and organizes library programs and activities for all ages; assesses user activities, programs, services, and goals; and works closely with Hudson Library Board for the growth and development of the library. A complete job description is available upon request.
Applicants must complete and submit the Fontana Regional Library application and email it along with a resume to ahardison@fontanalib.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For additional information please contact Abby Hardison at 828-524-3600.
Fontana Regional Library is an equal opportunity employer.
For more information and application procedure please contact:
Macon County Public Library
149 Siler Farm Rd
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-3600
ahardison@fontanalib.org
Hudson Library is a member of Fontana Regional Library, serving Jackson, Macon, and Swain Counties.
Fontana Regional Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal treatment of all employees without regard to race, national origin, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability or other basis protected by law. While the Library is committed to following this principle in every facet of employment, all employees share in the responsibility to promote and foster a favorable work environment.