Durham County
LIBRARY ASSOCIATE - CHILDREN'S (SOUTH REGIONAL LIBRARY) Job at Durham County in
Durham County, Durham, NC, United States, 27703
Durham County Government employs approximately 1,900 employees that work towards providing needed services throughout the community. With a wide array of services, Durham County Government is at the heart of a rapidly growing and diverse area offering residents, employees and visitors exciting opportunities to live, work, grow and play. For more information about Durham County Government, visit www.dconc.gov
DEPARTMENT:
Library
DATE POSTED:
December 02, 2024
CLOSING DATE:
December 13, 2024
HIRING RANGE:
$41,315 - $55,751
POSITION NUMBER:
40006030
JOB TYPE:
Full-Time, (37.5 hrs/week)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Work is performed under the supervision of the Children's Services Manager; does related work as required.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule including one evening per week and a weekend rotation.
Although this position is based at the South Regional Library, the person in this position may be asked to work at other Durham County Library locations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university supplemented by at least fifteen semester or twenty-two quarter hours of graduate courses in library science.
PREFERRED:
Durham County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer
DEPARTMENT:
Library
DATE POSTED:
December 02, 2024
CLOSING DATE:
December 13, 2024
HIRING RANGE:
$41,315 - $55,751
POSITION NUMBER:
40006030
JOB TYPE:
Full-Time, (37.5 hrs/week)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Work is performed under the supervision of the Children's Services Manager; does related work as required.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule including one evening per week and a weekend rotation.
Although this position is based at the South Regional Library, the person in this position may be asked to work at other Durham County Library locations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides excellent customer service in a team-based environment in Children's Services at the South Regional Library.
- Provides limited programming for children such as special storytimes, book clubs, craft activities, etc.
- Shares in the responsibility for coverage of the Information Desk.
- Assists with answering reference and directional questions, assisting customers in the use of library technology such as public computers, printers, and copiers.
- Pulls holds and assists with maintaining an appealing and relevant collection.
- Assists with Cards and Accounts desk coverage when needed.
- Performs paraprofessional library work providing services and programs that support the library's strategic plan.
- Assists with monitoring and answering LibAnswers/LibChat.
- Performs related tasks as required or requested.
- General knowledge of library principles, methods, materials, and practices.
- General knowledge of theory and objectives of a public library system.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with library employees and patrons.
- Ability to use personal computers and word processing.
- Possess excellent internal and external customer service skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- General knowledge of children's literature.
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university supplemented by at least fifteen semester or twenty-two quarter hours of graduate courses in library science.
PREFERRED:
- Public Library experience
- Ability to speak Spanish
Durham County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer