Library Substitute - PRN

Buncombe County•Asheville, NC

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Buncombe County Libraries is hiring for part-time temporary (PRN) Library Substitutes. These Substitutes will work from various library branches filling shifts as needed to ensure appropriate staffing levels at each branch. These positions will work 19 hours per week or less. PRN is an as-needed position filled by an individual whose duties and responsibilities are required on an annually-recurring, seasonal, or on-call basis. PRN workers are eligible for cost-of-living adjustments. The maximum number of hours a PRN workers can perform work with Buncombe County cannot exceed 900 hours per year. PRN workers must work at least one shift in each calendar year to remain an active employee. PRN workers are not eligible for severance pay upon separation, paid holidays, sick leave, or any other employee-specified benefit per Buncombe County’s Benefits and Leave Policies. The purpose of this position is to be responsible for assuming the duties of library personnel upon absence, performing a variety of specialized clerical and technical tasks in support of library operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Must be 16 years of age or older
Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the general public
Knowledge of library routine and procedures
Skill in data entry into a computer and operating general office equipment
Comfortable with many forms of computer technology and a broad knowledge of popular reading
Ability to use standard library methods and principles in circulation and reference services
Ability to follow established procedures and to perform detail-oriented work
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public and library personnel

Nice To Haves

Some library experience preferred
Equivalent combination of education, experience

Responsibilities

Assuming the duties of library personnel upon absence
Performing a variety of specialized clerical and technical tasks in support of library operations
Shelving books and other materials, reading the shelves, and organizing materials into their proper sequence
Assisting patrons at the circulation desk using the Evergreen circulation system
Assisting with questions and/or problems regarding books and resources and maintaining library materials and records
Searching specialized bibliographic databases
Assisting patrons with public computers and providing limited reference and reader assistance in a branch or children’s library
Interpreting the needs of patrons and either providing help, or seeking help from a permanent employee or superior
Performing other duties as assigned