Part-Time Library Assistant - Public Services (Concord Library)

Cabarrus County•Cabarrus County, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a Part-time position working in the Public Services Division of the Concord, NC Library. Employees may be required to provide coverage at other branch locations as operational needs require. Work hours are 20 hours per week: Work schedule includes Mondays from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and alternating Fridays and Saturdays. Performs intermediate paraprofessional work providing assistance to library patrons. Work is performed under general supervision.

Requirements

General knowledge of basic library procedures, methods and techniques
General knowledge of and interest in books including reader interest levels
General knowledge of the library circulation functions
General knowledge of office procedures and records maintenance techniques
Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment
Skill in the use of library equipment, materials, computers and related technology and resources
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with library patrons and associates
Requires graduation from an appropriately accredited community college with major course work in education, history, literature or related field
Some work experience involving public contact
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Nice To Haves

May require possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the state of North Carolina.

Responsibilities

Providing customer service oriented assistance in circulation, reference, or children's services
Assisting patrons in use of library resources
Providing reader's advisory services and programming for the public
Maintaining records and files
Provides general library services at circulation desk
Registers patrons
Checks in and out books and other materials
Empties book drop
Assists patrons with locating and selecting library materials
Assists patrons with placing holds on materials
Prepares and presents programs for children and their families, teens, and/or adults
Publicizes those programs
Creates and maintains bibliographies for reader's advisory
Creates displays
Provides reference and reader's advisory services and services to the homebound
Shelves library materials
Shelf reads and straightens shelves
Conducts scheduled library tours
Assists library patrons with the use of library computers and related technology and equipment
Troubleshoots minor computer and related peripheral issues
Tracks and reports relevant statistics
Assists in the material deselecting process
Recommends materials for purchase
Handles financial transactions according to County policy
Participates in outreach, marketing, and off-site services
Obtains books and materials from other libraries via inter-library loan
Participates in the coordination of volunteers
Opens and closes library as assigned
Performs related tasks as required