Library Substitutes

Buncombe County Government • Asheville, NC

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for assuming the duties of library personnel upon absence, performing a variety of specialized clerical and technical tasks in support of library operations. Library substitutes can work at any branch location throughout the Buncombe County Library System. This is a temporary part-time position, with hours not to exceed 19 hours in any given week. Regular, predictable attendance is essential, and substitutes must be available to work at all branches during regular hours, including evenings and weekends.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of education, experience.
• 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.
• Tact and courtesy are required in all dealings with library patrons.

Nice To Haves

• Some library experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Shelving books and other materials, reading shelves, and organizing materials into their proper sequence.
• Assisting patrons at the circulation desk using the Evergreen circulation system.
• Answering questions and/or addressing 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 patron needs and providing or seeking assistance.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, natural hair or hairstyles, ethnicity, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, marital or familial status, pregnancy, veteran status, religious belief or non-belief, age, or disability or any other legally protected class under federal or NC State law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED