LIBRARY SPECIALIST (FULL - TIME)

Job Details

In accordance with the Merit System Rules and Regulations, an eligible list, which will be valid for a one-year period and which will be used to fill vacancies during that period, is being established for this classification. Applicants on the eligible list will be certified in accordance with the Merit System and appropriate union contracts.

Candidates may submit online employment applications using the NEOGOV online application system available at

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination process for this posting may include an evaluation of training and experience, a written examination, a computerized exam, an oral board interview examination, a performance examination or any combination of the above in order to qualify applicants for placement on the eligible list. The eligible list will be used to fill vacancies that occur within the next year. The appropriate number of names on the eligible list as prescribed by Merit System Section 26.03.505 will be certified to the hiring department for consideration to fill the vacant position(s).

New employees are generally hired at the starting salary and may be eligible for merit increases each year upon receipt of a satisfactory performance evaluation, up to the maximum salary.

New Castle County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Performs paraprofessional reference and information services within an automated library system; may perform technical work related to acquisitions, cataloging of materials, and data base maintenance; may perform supervisory duties when necessary; does related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class performs high level paraprofessional reference and reader advisory services in all formats: print, audio-visual, or electronic. May also perform technical work related to the acquisition of materials, cataloging, and database maintenance. An employee in this class may be required to take in-service training to increase information or technology skills. This employee exercises supervision over part-time support staff. Work is performed under the general supervision of a professional Librarian. In the absence of a Librarian, this employee may be required to perform the duties of that class for a limited period of time.

 New Castle County Government Center

 06/27/2024

 New Castle,DE