Jobs at Dauphin County Library System

Provides customer service to library members in person and by phone; manages accounts, holds, fines, and circulation transactions. Assists with catalog, database, Internet, and basic computer use; answers reference questions and provides reader advisory services. Explains policies, handles routine complaints, supports programs and events, shelves materials, assists volunteers, and helps open or close branches while maintaining building security. May travel between libraries and outreach locations.

Directs the library system’s financial and administrative operations, including budgeting, financial reporting, audits, tax filings, payroll, investments, accounts receivable and payable, asset management, and regulatory compliance. Leads the Finance Department, advises executive leadership and the Board’s Finance and Executive Committees, oversees department budgets, improves financial workflows, trains managers, and supports long-range organizational planning. Provides financial guidance to the Capital Area Library District and represents the library with community groups and partner organizations.

Provide front-line library customer service: manage member accounts, check materials in/out, assist patrons with computers, online resources, and basic reference requests; support shelving, programs, branch opening/closing, and building security.

Provide front-line customer service at a public library: manage member accounts, check materials in/out, assist patrons with catalog, online resources and basic computer use, help maintain shelving order, support programs and events, open/close branch, and perform related duties to ensure safe, accessible library services.

Temporary six-month role producing print and digital layouts using Adobe Creative Cloud. Designs flyers, brochures, signage, and web graphics; prepares files for print; supports production tasks, travels to libraries to collect short video footage, maintains project lists, and assists staff with outreach materials and mailings.

Part-time front-line library role providing excellent customer service, managing member accounts, assisting patrons with catalogs, databases and basic computer use, shelving materials, supporting events, opening/closing the branch, and helping with outreach and daily library operations.