Library Assistant Part Time-Bookmobile

Position Objectives

 

Under general guidance from the Library Director and Programming and Outreach Librarian, the Part-Time Library Assistant performs a wide variety of clerical and circulation duties in accordance with established policies. 

 

A major part of the Part-Time Library Assistant's duties will involve maintaining bookmobile routes, working with the Outreach Coordinator to maintain the Bookmobile collection, contacts and general bookmobile maintenance. Additionally, Outreach Library Assistant is expected to assist patrons and considerable emphasis must be placed on interactions with the public and participating in Outreach events including but not limited to festivals and community events. This position is non-exempt under the guidelines of the Fair Labor Standards Act. 

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Duties & Responsibilities

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ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK:

• Circulation

  • Computer check-in and check-out of books and other materials.

  • Answers telephone promptly while on desk duty.

  • Empties book drops daily as assigned.

  • Performs library opening and closing procedures when needed.

  • Reserves books as requested by patron, and calls patrons when books are available.

  • Prepares daily newspapers and periodicals for shelving as assigned.

  • Prepares library cards for patrons following library procedures.

  • Is familiar with complaint procedures; documents and handles initial problems; refers these to the Library Director if necessary.

  • Shelves materials and reads shelves for accuracy as assigned.

  • Performs other tasks as assigned.

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• Outreach Assistance 

  • ​Serves as a member of the Program and Outreach Team.

  • Assists Outreach Staff in planning programs and outreach services for all ages.

  • Assists in setting up outreach events, including tent, tables, marketing resources, and
    program resources.

  • Develops and assists in providing programs and library services in partnership with the
    Programming and Outreach Team.

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• Patron Assistance

  • ​Provides reader’s advisory services for patrons.

  • Provides instruction on use of computer catalog.

  • Greets patrons pleasantly, in person or on the telephone.

  • Assists patrons using the Internet, copier and fax.

 

 

• Continuing Education

  • Attends staff meetings and training sessions as required.

  • Attends area, regional, and statewide workshops on request.

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• All other duties as assigned

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Minimum Requirements

• Strong written and oral communication and customer relations skills.

• Familiarity with library procedures and materials.

• Ability to deal tactfully with the public and with co-workers

• Ability to work independently.

• Ability to bend, stoop, lift book bags, push loaded book cart.

• Computer knowledge and skills, including Internet and word processing.

• Valid North Carolina driver’s license.

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Desirable Training and Experience​

• Public library experience.

• College education desirable, high school required.

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