TEMPORARY LIBRARIAN - NC COLLECTION (10% FTE) - 40001757

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

January 28, 2025

Closing Date

February 03, 2025

Hiring Range

$28 - $28.84

Position Number

40001757

Job Type

Part-Time

• This is a shared, part-time, temporary position (10% FTE) and will not exceed 11 months. **
• No benefits are associated with this position**
• Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their relevant experience and interest in the position.
  
  

General Description

Performs responsible professional work in the public library system; does related work as required.

Responsibilities

Provide coverage for the North Carolina Collection, the special collections department of Durham County Library. Duties include:

• Holding shifts at the NCC Information Desk and providing research assistance to customers both in-person and remotely through email, phone, and chat.
• Work on collection-based projects. This can include archival processing of manuscript collections, cataloging work with the bibliographic collection, management of digital collections, and digitization of materials.
• Participate in promotional activities for the collection including creating digital and physical exhibits, holding instructional sessions with a wide variety of customers, and hosting library programs.
  
  

Must be available for a Saturday rotation and for holiday coverage. The position in the North Carolina Collection is expected to work at least 20 hours per week.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• General knowledge of professional library and archival principles, procedures, materials and practices.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and library patrons.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Strong computer skills in a variety of tools, software, and platforms.
  
  

Requirement

Completion of an accredited master's program in library science from an ALA accredited library school.

Preferred

North Carolina local history knowledge preferred as well as experience in archives or special collections.

Durham County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer