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DEPARTMENT:
Library

DATE POSTED :
April 16, 2024

CLOSING DATE :
April 30, 2024

HIRING RANGE:
$41,315 - $55,751
POSITION NUMBER:
40006004

JOB TYPE:

Full-Time
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Serves as Children's Library Associate at the Southwest Regional Library.
Provides excellent customer service in a team-based environment in Children's Services at the Southwest Regional Library, including assistance with reference, reader guidance, programming, technology, and special projects. Performs outreach with appropriate community organizations. Serves on system teams and committees as assigned.
Work is performed under the supervision of the Children's Services manager. Although this position is based at the Southwest Regional Library, the selected candidate may be asked to work at other library locations.
Position will require evening and weekend shifts.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides programming for children ages 0-12 such as storytimes, book clubs, craft activities, etc.
• Shares in the responsibility for coverage of the Children's Information Desk.
• Promote and publicize library services, programming, and resources, through, but not limited to, outreach efforts in places such as schools and/or childcare center visits.
• 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.
• Creates book displays and book lists to promote the use of library materials.
• Assists with staffing Cards & Accounts and Information service point coverage as 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• General knowledge of library principles, methods, materials, and current practices.
• General knowledge of children's literature.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and library patrons of all ages.
• Ability to use personal computers and library technology.
• Possess excellent internal and external customer service skills.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
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 strongly preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Possession of a valid appropriate driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina with an acceptable driving record, if driving is a job requirement.
Durham County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer