PART-TIME LIBRARY ASSOCIATE - WEST BRANCH ($18.00/hr)

Town of Mooresville•Mooresville, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Town of Mooresville is hiring a part-time Library Associate at its West Branch Library. The role assists with daily library operations and provides customer service and support to patrons. It helps create a welcoming environment for young children and their caregivers, assists patrons with locating materials and using library resources, and supports the organization and maintenance of library collections. Under the direction of supervisory staff, the associate also performs clerical duties, assists with technology, and helps ensure patrons have a positive library experience. The position is approximately 12–18 hours per week, requires weekend and evening work, and may not exceed 1,000 hours in a 12-month period. Candidates must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One to three years of clerical experience, including experience working with the public and in a library, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Successfully complete a background check and pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.
Available to work weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

Meet the needs of library patrons and create a welcoming environment for young children and their caregivers.
Implement established policies and procedures under supervisory direction and communicate policies to patrons.
Shelve and straighten materials and maintain shelf order according to the Dewey Decimal System.
Assist patrons with library technology, including public access computers, the online catalog, self-checkout stations, copiers, and fax machines, as required by the division.
Provide reference and information services as required by the division.
Provide information and customer service over the telephone as required by the division.
Assist patrons in selecting and locating materials.
Examine children's books to become familiar with the materials.
Perform clerical support duties, including typing documents, processing mail, filing, preparing reports, cataloging materials, and maintaining patron records, as required by the division.
Work independently, take initiative, and cooperate as part of a team.
Perform other tasks as required.