Library Archives Operations Manager
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
“Follow your calling, Find your career”
Please apply by 8/14
Salary Range $67,094.80 - $83,868.50
This is an exempt (salaried) position.
Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.
Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Libraryis one of America’s leading urban public libraries, serving one of the country’s great emerging metropolitan areas in North Carolina.
Our library system serves a community of approximately one million citizens in the city of Charlotte and the towns of Matthews, Pineville, Mint Hill, Davidson, Cornelius, and Huntersville – all located in Mecklenburg County.
Accessible and welcoming to all, our library celebrates the joy of reading, fosters learning and growth, connects people to each other and the world, and inspires individuals with what they can achieve.
Through our 20 locations, online, and through targeted outreach, we deliver exceptional library services and programs with a mission to create a community of readers and empower individuals with free access to information and the universe of ideas.
Location:
Library Administration Center
510 Stitt Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28213
*Note: this position is expected to primarily work at the LAC after the new Main Library has opened, but will be required to perform some reference shifts (weekly) in the Main Library as well*
Schedule:
40 hours per week.
Typically 8-5, though some schedule flexibility is available (e.g., 8:30-5:30, etc.).
Occasional Work From Home on an ad hoc basis is allowed with manager permission, but primary duties of the role require in-person work.
Occasional weekend work may be required with weekday schedule adjustments as needed.
Position Summary:
The Archives Operations Manager is responsible for the development and management of archival collections.
This role is responsible for ensuring the acquisition, preservation, discoverability, and accessibility of archival materials in accordance with professional standards and developing archival collection policies and procedures.
This role manages the work of 2 Librarians who provide archival and special collections processing.
Essential Functions:
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum of five years of progressive, specialized experience in archives that yields the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position.
Education:
Master’s degree in Library Science (or equivalent such as MIS, MSIS, MLIS, MSLS, etc.) from an ALA-accredited institution; preference for concentration in either physical or digital archives.
Licenses and Certifications:
NC Public Library certification required or must be obtained within a specific timeframe.
Equivalent Education & Experience Accepted? Yes
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge in:
Skilled in:
Ability to:
Computer Skills:
Work Environment:
Works in an office setting with moderate noise
Selection:
This classification has been identified as having a role in the development ofADA compliant technologies and for which the incumbent agrees to followCounty policies to the best of their abilities in order to meet these obligations.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement:
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodations may be made tohelp enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer Statement:
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements orworking conditions.
Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request.Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time.
Designated positionsmay be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.
Published:Thursday, August 7, 2025 22:21 UTC
Library Archives Operations Manager
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
“Follow your calling, Find your career”
Please apply by 8/14
Salary Range $67,094.80 - $83,868.50
This is an exempt (salaried) position.
Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.
Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Libraryis one of America’s leading urban public libraries, serving one of the country’s great emerging metropolitan areas in North Carolina.
Our library system serves a community of approximately one million citizens in the city of Charlotte and the towns of Matthews, Pineville, Mint Hill, Davidson, Cornelius, and Huntersville – all located in Mecklenburg County.
Accessible and welcoming to all, our library celebrates the joy of reading, fosters learning and growth, connects people to each other and the world, and inspires individuals with what they can achieve.
Through our 20 locations, online, and through targeted outreach, we deliver exceptional library services and programs with a mission to create a community of readers and empower individuals with free access to information and the universe of ideas.
Location:
Library Administration Center
510 Stitt Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28213
*Note: this position is expected to primarily work at the LAC after the new Main Library has opened, but will be required to perform some reference shifts (weekly) in the Main Library as well*
Schedule:
40 hours per week.
Typically 8-5, though some schedule flexibility is available (e.g., 8:30-5:30, etc.).
Occasional Work From Home on an ad hoc basis is allowed with manager permission, but primary duties of the role require in-person work.
Occasional weekend work may be required with weekday schedule adjustments as needed.
Position Summary:
The Archives Operations Manager is responsible for the development and management of archival collections.
This role is responsible for ensuring the acquisition, preservation, discoverability, and accessibility of archival materials in accordance with professional standards and developing archival collection policies and procedures.
This role manages the work of 2 Librarians who provide archival and special collections processing.
Essential Functions:
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum of five years of progressive, specialized experience in archives that yields the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position.
Education:
Master’s degree in Library Science (or equivalent such as MIS, MSIS, MLIS, MSLS, etc.) from an ALA-accredited institution; preference for concentration in either physical or digital archives.
Licenses and Certifications:
NC Public Library certification required or must be obtained within a specific timeframe.
Equivalent Education & Experience Accepted? Yes
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge in:
Skilled in:
Ability to:
Computer Skills:
Work Environment:
Works in an office setting with moderate noise
Selection:
This classification has been identified as having a role in the development ofADA compliant technologies and for which the incumbent agrees to followCounty policies to the best of their abilities in order to meet these obligations.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement:
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodations may be made tohelp enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer Statement:
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements orworking conditions.
Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request.Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time.
Designated positionsmay be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.
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Published:Thursday, August 7, 2025 22:21 UTC
Last updated:Thursday, August 7, 2025 22:21 UTC