Temporary Library Assistant I

Orange County Government • Library, NC

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Orange County Public Library is seeking three Temporary Library Assistants for the Southern Library in Carrboro. This library system is very active, with over 225,000 visitors a year and an average circulation of 500,000 items. The individual in this role must be self-motivated, energetic, and creative, with excellent interpersonal skills and a strong desire to work with the public. Responsibilities include general circulation duties (e.g., checking out/in materials, helping library customers, shelving, processing payments, and providing basic search assistance), as well as occasional reference, technology assistance, and readers' advisory. Must provide great customer service and get along with fellow staff. The position performs related duties as assigned. This position requires evening and weekend availability. SBI background check with fingerprinting is required.

Requirements

• Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• An SBI background check with fingerprinting is required.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule that includes day, evening, and weekend hours.
• Ability to physically perform (with or without reasonable accommodation) basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions of the hands/wrists.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual applicants encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates effective public service skills and an understanding of public library operations, showing tact and professionalism in all face-to-face patron interactions.
• Performs circulation functions such as checking materials in and out, issuing library cards, collecting payments, and other related tasks according to library policy.
• Shelves a wide variety of materials in all areas of the library with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Provides basic reference and readers' advisory services to the public, and assists with finding requested information through library system software.
• Troubleshoots library account problems and refers to supervisor when necessary.
• Assists customers in accessing their online accounts and with other library technology.
• Contributes to positive library culture through a professional, cooperative, team-oriented working relationship with staff, co-workers, and volunteers.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED