What are the responsibilities and job description for the DelDOT is hiring: Library Associate in Wilmington position at DelDOT?
Summary Statement
The Library Associate will provide library services within secure facilities across DSCYF, ensuring students and staff have access to resources that support education and personal growth. This role involves processing requests, assisting with research and reading needs, and facilitating access to materials that align with individual and educational goals. The associate will collaborate with facility and education staff to maintain a well-functioning facility library. Additionally, the position supports various projects and initiatives, working closely with the administrative librarian to meet the evolving needs of the secure facility community.
Essential Functions
- Applies standard library practices, such as acquisitions, cataloging, processing, and circulating digital and print library information resources in a computerized and global network environment.
- Researches, analyzes, assesses, and disseminates information on a wide variety of topics to meet the needs of library customers.
- May train / assist the public in the use of operating networked computers and computer printers, playback equipment, copiers, microform, and reader / printers.
- Supervise subordinates or volunteers in the performance of clerical library functions.
- Participates in activities of library organizations and attends continuing professional development programs and courses of study.
- Keeps abreast of current trends in information technologies to integrate, initiate, and develop new programs.
- May provide technical, electronic library, and informational services to state agencies, legislative and public clients, and Delaware libraries and citizens.
- Develops, recommends, and / or implements library policies and procedures.
- May develop and implement programs to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, the policies of the Division of Libraries, and meet operational needs of library service functions.
- May serve as a professional library consultant or team leader.
Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Library Associate :
Conditions of Hire
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hire's Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.
Pre-employment Drug Testing : Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.
Criminal background check : A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.
Benefits
To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at
Selection Process
The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training, and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title, and job duties. For education and training, list the name of the educational provider, training course titles, and a summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education, and training history as it relates to the job requirements.
Once you have submitted your application online, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.
Accommodations
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.
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