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As of Jul 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for county library in Augusta, GA is $14.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.06 and $16.49 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a county library?

A county library is a public library system that serves residents within a specific county. These libraries provide access to books, digital resources, educational programs, and community events for people of all ages. County libraries are typically funded by local government and may operate multiple branches throughout the county to ensure that library services are accessible to everyone. They play a crucial role in promoting literacy, lifelong learning, and community engagement.

What is the difference between County Library vs Library Technician?

AspectCounty LibraryLibrary Technician
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some positions may require a bachelor's degreeHigh school diploma; some roles may require associate degree or certification
Work EnvironmentPublic library branches, community centersPublic or school libraries, administrative offices
Employer & Industry UsagePublic library systems, government agenciesLibraries, educational institutions, archives
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for entry-level roles in librariesOften compared for support roles assisting librarians

County Library staff typically hold a range of credentials from high school diplomas to college degrees, working in public library branches serving communities. Library Technicians usually have similar educational backgrounds and assist librarians with daily operations. While both roles work in library environments, County Library staff may include a broader range of positions, whereas Library Technicians focus on technical and support tasks.

What are some common challenges faced by staff working in a county library, and how can they be addressed?

Staff in a county library often encounter challenges such as managing diverse patron needs, staying up-to-date with evolving technology, and ensuring the availability of resources for a wide community. Balancing customer service with administrative responsibilities can also be demanding, especially during busy periods. These challenges can be addressed through ongoing professional development, effective communication within the team, and leveraging community partnerships to enhance programming and resource sharing.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a County Library employee, and why are they important?

To thrive as a County Library employee, you need strong organizational skills, customer service abilities, and typically a degree in library science or relevant experience. Familiarity with library management systems, digital cataloging tools, and information databases is essential. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and adaptability help you engage with diverse patrons and support community needs. These skills ensure efficient library operations, positive patron experiences, and the effective delivery of library services.
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Infographic showing various County Library job openings in Augusta, GA as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $30,768 per year, or $14.8 per hour.

Librarian Senior(Outreach Manager)

City of Augusta, GA

Augusta, GA • On-site

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Plans and directs the delivery of system-wide Outreach Services through a variety of programs and projects. Participates with management team in developing and implementing goals, objectives, standards, and policies for library services. Researches and applies for grants and supports library staff submitting grant proposals.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
  • Reaches out to the community and collaborates with other organizations to plan, develop and implement new services related to library outreach.
  • Designs and implements procedures and practices to facilitate public service delivery in response to
    community needs and library objectives; provides quarterly staff trainings and one annual all-staff continuing education training.
  • Selects, develops, motivates, evaluates and directs the work of Outreach Services staff, both directly as well as through subordinate supervisors; conducts hiring, performance evaluations, and development of staff, and initiates corrective action as required for all staff; establishes and maintains effective lines of communication within the department and between departments; conducts regular discussions with assigned program staff to communicate information to and solicit input from staff.
  • Communicates and interprets Augusta-Richmond County Public Library policies and other applicable operating and administrative procedures and practices to staff and patrons; monitors services and programs for compliance; responds to patron issues, concerns, and complaints.
  • Serves as the grant consultant for the library system; searches and write grants that support community needs and library objectives; administers grants, track grants budgets, and submit grants; reviews grant proposals by other staff prior to submission.
  • Performs initial processing of library volunteer applications; conducts training of library volunteers.
  • Serves as a Deputy on duty and assist as a front-line staff substitute as needed.

Education: Master of Library and Information Science form an ALA-accredited college or university.
Experience: Five (5) years experience in libraries or equivalent related experience required.
Licensing/Certification:
  • Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Library certification.
  • Possession of a valid driver's license with good driving history. If State license is other than Georgia or South Carolina, applicant must obtain a license in Georgia or South Carolina within 30 days of employment.

OTHER:
  • Flexibility to work some weekends and evenings as part of regular schedule.
  • Travel from office to other locations required for this position.

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES:
  • Data Utilization: Requires the ability to synthesize and integrate data for predicting, anticipating, and planning for future events impacting the organization. Includes determining strategic and tactical decisions at the highest organizational levels of authority and responsibility.
  • Human Interaction: Requires the ability to apply principles of negotiation. Performs such in formal situations within the context of legal guidelines.
  • Equipment: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
  • Verbal: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, advisory and/or design data and information.
  • Math: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, and ratios; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures.
  • Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or synthesis functions; to deal with several concrete and abstract variables; and to analyze major problems that require complex planning for interrelated activities that can span one or several work units.
  • Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in critical and/or unexpected situations involving moderate risk to the organization.
  • Physical Abilities: Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
  • Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
  • Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

TRAINING & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
  • Two to five staff.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

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