Community Library Specialist - Public Service & Programs

City of Doraville; Doraville (GA); On-site; USD 3,400 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Basic Life Insurance

401a Retirement plan

457(b) Deferred Compensation

Alternative Work Schedules

Job summary

The Doraville Library, jointly operated by City of Doraville and DeKalb County Public Library, seeks a Library Specialist to deliver exceptional public service, assist with access to information, and develop engaging community programming.

The role involves reference duties, circulation operations, outreach, and planning for the upcoming relocation, with regular evening and weekend shifts in a busy urban library setting.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Experience in library services, education, customer service, or related field.
• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (ALA-accredited) preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides reference and readers’ advisory assistance, helping patrons locate materials, navigate the internet, and access digital library resources.
• Plans and presents programming for patrons of all ages.
• Sorts and shelves books; participates in shelf reading, weeding, and shifting the collections as needed.
• Checks in/out library materials, registers patrons for library cards, processes interlibrary loans, and collects fees and fines.
• Assists patrons with use of the copy machine and printer as well as providing other technical assistance as needed.
• Maitains patron confidentiality and privacy in accordance with library policies, professional ethics, and relevant laws.
• Attends DeKalb County Public Library trainings and meetings and participates actively in DCPL initiatives.
• Assists with planning and logistics associated with relocation to a new library facility.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Customer service

Public service

Oral communication

Written communication

Spanish

Education

Associate degree or higher

Master’s in Library and Information Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

The Doraville Library, jointly operated by City of Doraville and DeKalb County Public Library, seeks a Library Specialist to deliver exceptional public service, assist with access to information, and develop engaging community programming.

The role involves reference duties, circulation operations, outreach, and planning for the upcoming relocation, with regular evening and weekend shifts in a busy urban library setting.