Library Services Director supervises, maintains, and enhances policies and procedures for a library. Oversees professional and support staff involved in cataloging, indexing, issuing books/materials, and keeping records of items on loan. Being a Library Services Director selects books and publications for purchase and subscribes to pertinent periodicals as allowed for by the given budget. Requires master's of library and information science from an ALA-accredited school. Additionally, Library Services Director typically reports to top management. The Library Services Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Library Services Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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.
DEPARTMENT:
Library
DATE POSTED:
April 16, 2024
CLOSING DATE:
April 22, 2024
HIRING RANGE:
POSITION NUMBER:
40006377
JOB TYPE:
Part-Time; 50% FTE
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Performs difficult clerical and routine paraprofessional work assisting in the delivery of library services; performs related work as assigned.
The position is based at the Southwest Regional Library, but candidate could be asked to work at other library locations. Work is performed under the supervision of the Adult Services Manager.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule including two evenings per week and weekend shifts.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate’s degree in library science or a related field and six months in general library experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Durham County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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