The Upshur County Commission is accepting applications for one part-time (19.5 hours per week) position at the James W. Curry Library and Park, located at 1721 Brooks Hill Road in Brooks Hill, beginning immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The position
The individual will be primarily responsible for the management and operation of a public library collection and for providing public library services to patrons and community organizations. This position requires a self-motivated individual with thorough knowledge of library best practices, and skill and ability in every phase of the public library field.
- Library hours extend through the evening and weekends.
- Experience with cataloging, use of Atriuum, organization of materials, finances and budgeting, and community outreach and programming for all ages is highly preferred.
- Preference will be given to applicants who have at least a Public Librarian Certification through the West Virginia Library Commission (WVLC), or higher education with training and/or experience in collection development and management and in copy and original cataloging (AACR2, MARC, RDA).
- The facility is located in the remote southern portion of the county and is open year-round. Reliable transportation is required.
Interested individuals are encouraged to visit the library and park before applying.
How to apply
Individuals may obtain an application from the Office of the Upshur County Commission, located at the Upshur County Administrative Annex, 91 West Main Street, Suite 101, Buckhannon, WV 26201, during normal business hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., or online at www.upshurcounty.org.
Employment with Upshur County is available to all qualified applicants without regard to actual or perceived race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age or handicap. Upshur County has established a drug free and tobacco free work environment.
