Job Description

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

DEPARTMENT:

Library

DATE POSTED

January 21, 2026

CLOSING DATE

January 27, 2026

HIRING RANGE:

$28.00/hr - $28.84/hr

POSITION NUMBER:

40001757

JOB TYPE:

Part-Time, Temporary, 10% FTE, Non-Exempt

**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:

Provides coverage for the North Carolina Collection (NCC), the special collections department of Durham County Library.

Work is performed independently under the supervision of the North Carolina Collection Manager. Provide relief and emergency coverage at all Durham County Library locations.

Must be available for weekend rotations (Saturdays and Sundays) and for holiday coverage. This position is expected to work at least 20 hours per week.

Must be able to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, and weekends and have reliable transportation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Holds shifts at the NCC Information Desk and provides 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.

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.
• Ability to understand and interpret library rules, policies, and procedures.
• Strong computer skills in a variety of tools, software, and platforms.
• 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:

North Carolina local history knowledge preferred as well as experience in archives or special collections.

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.

Durham County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer