LIBRARY ASSOCIATE - CHILDRENS (SOUTH REGIONAL LIBRARY)

Durham County • Durham, NC

398d • $41,315 - $55,751

About The Position

The Library Associate - Children's position at the South Regional Library involves providing excellent customer service and support in Children's Services. The role includes programming for children, assisting with library technology, and maintaining the library's collection. The position requires flexibility in scheduling, including evening and weekend shifts, and may involve working at various library locations within Durham County.

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.
• General knowledge of library principles, methods, materials, and practices.
• General knowledge of theory and objectives of a public library system.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with library employees and patrons.
• Ability to use personal computers and word processing.
• Possess excellent internal and external customer service skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• General knowledge of children's literature.

Nice To Haves

• Public Library experience
• Ability to speak Spanish

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent customer service in a team-based environment in Children's Services at the South Regional Library.
• Provides limited programming for children such as special storytimes, book clubs, craft activities, etc.
• Shares in the responsibility for coverage of the Information Desk.
• Assists with answering reference and directional questions, and helps 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.
• Assists with Cards and Accounts desk coverage when 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees