Lead Librarian - Robinson - Spangler Carolina Room
About the role
As a key member of the Main Library Robinson‑Spangler Carolina Room team, the Lead Librarian provides oversight of daily operations of the Carolina Room, including staff scheduling, facilitating training and instruction on specialized library resources, and explaining and interpreting Carolina Room services, policies and procedures for staff and customers. The Lead Librarian provides substantial research and reference assistance to members of the community and local officials, including conducting original research on local history, government, and culture. This position represents the Library in the community, participates in systemwide teams and works collaboratively with staff in Adult Services. The Lead Librarian serves as the primary Manager‑on‑Duty in the absence of the Carolina Room Manager; experience with cash handling and opening/closing a facility preferred.
Main Library is Charlotte Mecklenburg Library’s (CML’s) flagship location and a unique cultural and civic destination situated in the heart of Uptown Charlotte. Spanning 115,000 square feet, the new Main Library – scheduled to open in Spring 2027 – is a transformative project envisioned as a future‑forward anchor for the community and a cornerstone of CML’s systemwide strategic goals. Main Library will serve as a public common, connecting knowledge, culture and creativity through library programs, specialized services and partner‑delivered content. Co‑located with the Theaters at Spirit Square, this site is designed to be a vibrant, inclusive and multi‑use hub with the goal of strengthening public engagement, supporting economic opportunity and connecting community resources.
Responsibilities
- Plan and facilitate programs and services for a specific area (Adult, Teen, Children’s, Technology or Regional History/Genealogy).
- Provide professional library work for diverse audiences, including frequent face‑to‑face customer interactions, assistance with collections and access to library materials, resolution of complex reference, research/homework and readers’ advisory requests.
- Support Librarians, Library Associates and Library Assistants in the planning and execution of more complex library work.
- Provides leadership for systemwide projects and initiatives; works collaboratively with staff in other departments or branches, and with community partners.
- Serves as manager‑on‑duty for the department or branch; ensures issues with facilities, technology and security are reported in a timely and appropriate manner.