SENIOR LIBRARIAN (TEEN SERVICES) - SOUTH REGIONAL LIBRARY - 40009305

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DEPARTMENT:       

 

Library

DATE POSTED:         

   

January 29, 2026

CLOSING DATE:           

 

February 11, 2026

HIRING RANGE:

 

$58,135 - $62,000

POSITION NUMBER:        

    

40009305

JOB TYPE:

Full-Time, 37.5 hrs/week, Exempt

 

 

 

 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

 

Durham County Library is seeking an innovative professional to lead the South Regional Library's Teen Services Unit. The Senior Librarian will oversee services, resources, and programming for teens at South Regional Library.

 

The ideal candidate will possess a passion for working with young people in libraries and their information needs. The Senior Librarian will be responsible for creating a safe and welcoming space for teens at the South Regional Library, with an emphasis on dynamic engagement of the community. 

 

Work is performed with independence under the supervision of the South Regional Library Manager. 

 

The position is based at the South Regional Library, but the selected candidate may be asked to work at other library locations.

 

Typical Schedule:

Monday: 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday: 11:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

 

Must be able to work a flexible schedule. This position includes one evening shift per week (Tuesday), every third Saturday, and every twelfth Sunday on a rotating basis.

 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

 

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

 

• Serves as the Teen Services Unit Manager at the South Regional Library.

• Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates teen programming at the South Regional Library.

• Performs professional and administrative library work and develops and provides library services and programs that support the library’s strategic plan. 

• Responsible for training, supervision, and management of the Teen Services volunteers. 

• Oversees the library’s teen space, young adult collection, teen-related programming and outreach.  

• Provides coverage at the information desk, monitors LibChat and LibAnswers.

• Assists library patrons with computer use and library technology. 

• Records progam statistics; compiles and submits monthly reports. 

• Assists with preparation and monitoring of unit budget. 

• Provides excellent customer service in a team-based environment by covering service points.

• Performs related work as assigned.

 

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

 

• Thorough knowledge of library resources, procedures, and systems.  
• Analytical skills and knowledge of tools for evaluat