Part-Time Library Assistant - Kannapolis Library

Cabarrus County•Cabarrus County, NC

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Part-Time Library Assistant works in the Kannapolis, North Carolina Library and may provide coverage at other branch locations as operational needs require. The position works 20 hours per week: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., plus alternating Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Public Services staff member primarily staffs the front service desk and assists with planning and implementing programs for teens and/or adults. Work is performed under general supervision. This is intermediate paraprofessional work providing assistance to library patrons. The Library Assistant provides customer service and general library services, helps patrons use library materials, resources, computers, and related technology, and supports public programming and reader’s advisory. The role also maintains records and files and performs related tasks as required. The hiring range is $16.38–$19.57 per hour, with new employees customarily placed from entry level through the 35th percentile. The position is pay grade 10.

Requirements

Graduation from an appropriately accredited community college with major course work in education, history, literature, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Some work experience involving public contact.
General knowledge of basic library procedures, methods, and techniques.
General knowledge of and interest in books, including reader interest levels.
General knowledge of library circulation functions, office procedures, and records maintenance techniques.
Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
Skill in using library equipment, materials, computers, related technology, and resources.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with library patrons and associates.
May require possession of an appropriate driver’s license valid in North Carolina.

Responsibilities

Provide general library services at the circulation desk, register patrons, check materials in and out, and empty the book drop.
Assist patrons in locating and selecting library materials and placing holds.
Provide reference, reader’s advisory, and services to homebound patrons.
Prepare, present, and publicize programs for children and families, teens, and/or adults.
Create and maintain reader’s advisory bibliographies and displays.
Shelve library materials, shelf-read, and straighten shelves.
Conduct scheduled library tours.
Help patrons use library computers, technology, and equipment, and troubleshoot minor computer and peripheral issues.
Track and report relevant statistics; maintain records and files.
Assist with material deselection and recommend materials for purchase.
Handle financial transactions according to County policy.
Participate in outreach, marketing, and off-site services.
Obtain materials from other libraries through interlibrary loan.
Participate in coordinating volunteers.
Open and close the library as assigned.
Provide coverage at other branch locations when operational needs require.
Perform related tasks as required.