SENIOR LIBRARIAN (TEEN SERVICES) - SOUTH REGIONAL LIBRARY

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DEPARTMENT:       

 

Library

DATE POSTED:         

   

January 28, 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.

 

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates any assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Coordinates programming for all ages through planning, scheduling, delegation, partnerships, contract development and facilitation.
• Collections development, request books, films, etc. from the Acquisitions department to support programs.
• Completes training classes and attends professional development seminars, workshops and conferences to learn and maintain skills and knowledge for professional growth.
• Works reference and circulation desks, answering research, informational, readers' advisory, and technology queries with a high degree of accuracy.
• Provides excellent customer service.
• Assist library patrons with computer use and library technology.
• Records program statistics, compiles and submits monthly reports.
• Plans and monitors unit budgets, reconciles cash receipts for the day and for bank deposits.
• Researches and evaluates vendors for new or existing services, collections, and formats.
• Monitors maintenance and upkeep of assigned area.<