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.

**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