TEMPORARY LIBRARIAN (LIBRARY SUB), 10% FTE - 40001757

Durham County Government is home to over 2,000 dedicated professionals delivering essential services that strengthen and support a vibrant, diverse community. As the heart of a fast-growing region, we offer meaningful careers across a wide range of fields—giving you the opportunity to make a real impact where you live, work, grow, and play.

About the role

Provide relief and emergency coverage at all Durham County Library locations. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings and weekends and have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service utilizing automated systems at all service points, including the children’s, teens and information desks, computer areas, circulation and possibly on the Bookmobile or Tech Mobile.
• Provide reference and reader’s advisory services for customers via phone, online chat, email and in person.
• Assist the public in the use of library resources and equipment, including online catalog and online resources.
• Perform a variety of duties that include, but are not limited to, issuing new library cards, processing reserves, collecting fees, shelving books, retrieving books from shelves, emptying book drops and checking in materials.
• Interpret library policies and procedures to the public.

Requirements

• General knowledge of current library policies, procedures and materials.
• Skill with library technology and sufficient keyboard experience to use automated systems effectively.
• Ability to use personal computers, word processing software and email.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and interpret library rules, policies and procedures.
• Ability to use a variety of office equipment.
• Ability to work pleasantly and effectively with people of all ages.
• Ability to establish and maintain pleasant and effective working relationships with other employees and library patrons.
• Ability to work with people with courtesy and tact in performing public contact duties.
• Commitment to excellence in customer service.

Qualifications

Requires a master’s degree in library science from an ALA accredited library school.

• Previous library experience highly desired.
• Ability to speak Spanish a plus.

Pay

$28/hr - $28.84/hr

Schedule

Part-time, temporary 10% FTE position. The selected candidate will be hired for a period not to exceed eleven (11) months. No benefits are associated with this position.