Part-Time Library Associate w/ Benefits
About The Position
At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries. We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You'll join a diverse team of over 1300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world! Performs responsible para-professional work in the Public Library. Provides computer and technology assistance, reference service, and related activities in the Public Computing Center. Maintains print periodicals, including organizing, updating, and assisting patrons with access. Collaborates with other library staff to produce adult-services programming. Participates in outreach with the library’s Technology van, visiting designated areas of the High Point community. Participates in other related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Research Services Supervisor. This is a non-supervisory position. This is a 34-hour-per-week, part-time position with benefits package.
Requirements
- Formal education, including completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited academic institution
- Must have solid customer service skills, communication skills and a strong desire to interact with and help people
- A cover letter and resume are required to complete an application for employment
- Work experience in use of computers, smartphones, smartboards, word processing, database management, and additional computer software
- Must have a valid North Carolina driver’s license and insurance
- Must be able to relate to and communicate effectively with other employees, and supervisors to maintain a positive customer service and work environment.
- Must be able to read and interpret reference material in library records
- Must be able to follow written and oral instructions
- Must have and maintain thorough knowledge of current computer software and new trending technologies
Nice To Haves
- Work experience preferably in public libraries
- Interest in Adult programming and digital literacy
Responsibilities
- Provides reference and technical computing assistance to the public in person or by telephone; finds information in library resources including books, periodicals, computerized sources, pertaining to a wide variety of subject areas
- Assists the public with mobile devices, computerized periodical indexes, catalogs, and photocopiers
- Maintains print periodicals, including organizing, updating, and assisting patrons with access to newspapers and magazines
- Assists the division’s supervisor in planning and providing programs for the public
- Participates in library outreach by riding the library’s Technology van to local stops in the Greater High Point area
- Takes responsibility, along with other staff members, for daily operation of the Public Computing Center. This includes accepting cash, check, and credit card payments for printing and recording monetary transactions accurately
- Monitors computerized equipment in the division as needed
- Ensure that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies
Benefits
- A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
- 401K and 457B Retirement Plans
- PTO earned within first year
- 12 Paid Holidays per year
- Tuition Reimbursement Plan
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
