Part-Time Library Assistant - Midland Library

Cabarrus County•Cabarrus County, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Part-Time position working in the Midland, NC Library. Employees may be required to provide coverage at other branch locations as operational needs require. This position is scheduled to work 25 hours per week. The work schedule includes Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a rotating 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. shift assigned during those days. The position is also required to work Friday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Hiring range for this position is $16.38 - $19.57. Initial placement for new employees is customarily at entry level through 35% percentile. Pay grade for this position is 10. General Definition of Work: 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.
May require possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the state of North Carolina.
Position may be a safety-sensitive position as defined by the Drug Free Workplace Policy.

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.