What are the responsibilities and job description for the LIBRARIAN (NC COLLECTION) position at Durham County?
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DEPARTMENT:
Library
DATE POSTED:
October 21, 2025
CLOSING DATE:
November 03, 2025
HIRING RANGE:
$52,730 - $72,000
POSITION NUMBER:
40001760
JOB TYPE:
Full-Time
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The North Carolina Collection (NCC) is the special collections unit of the Durham County Library and is housed in the Main Library.
Must be able to work an evening and weekend rotation.
- In consultation with the Head of the NCC, the management of the department’s digital archives and preservation program. This includes overseeing the department’s digitization activities and the management of assets and metadata using the NCC’s digital repository, Quartex
- Processing born-digital archival collections, managing the department’s oral history collections, and consulting on systems and software used by the department
- Staffing the NCC reference desk and providing research assistance to in-person and remote customers
- Processing analog archival collections using ArchivesSpace
- Assisting in developing and improving overall workflows and procedures for the NCC.
- Assisting in the planning and execution of NCC programming and outreach efforts throughout the year
- Assisting in overseeing the work of volunteers and students
- Attending programs, trainings, and workshops that further job-related knowledge and skills
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Advanced knowledge of digital archives and preservation best practices
- Knowledge of professional analog 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
- Ability to understand and interpret library rules, policies and procedures
- Knowledge of local Durham and North Carolina history
- Commitment to excellence in customer service
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Requires a master’s degree in library science from an ALA accredited library school.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Concentration in archives or special collections
- Experience working with oral history collections
- Experience creating physical and digital exhibits
- Experience migrating collection assets and records between different systems or technologies
- Experience managing physical collection moves and stacks management
- Experience training and supervising volunteers and student workers
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE:
Durham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Durham County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENT:
This position may be subject to a background check, which could include, but is not limited to, criminal history (employment-related and/or SBI fingerprint-based), credit history, motor vehicle records, educational verification, and checks of the sexual offender registry, depending on the specific requirements of the role. A conviction record does not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment consideration, unless otherwise required by applicable state law.
Salary : $52,730 - $72,000