Pender County, NC
Temporary Part-Time Library Associate I Job at Pender County, NC in Burgaw
Pender County, NC, Burgaw, NC, United States, 28425
Salary: $18.51 - $22.91 Hourly
Location : 103 S. Cowan Street, Burgaw
Job Type: Part-Time Temporary
Job Number: 202401246
Department: LIBRARY
Opening Date: 12/16/2024
Closing Date: 1/5/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
General Definition of Work
Performs skilled administrative support work, assists patrons at the circulation desk, provides readers' advisory services, assists staff with presenting programs for all ages, assists patrons use library equipment and locate library materials, prepares materials for circulation, maintains records, and files, and performs related work as assigned.
14 hours in a typical week
Thursdays 10:00-7:00 and Fridays 10:00-6:00 and occasional Saturdays 10:00-2:00.
Most work will be conducted at the Main Library in Burgaw, but some work will take place across the street from the Main Library at our Local History and Genealogy Library Annex.
Most work will be conducted at the Main Library in Burgaw, but some work will take place across the street from the Main Library at our Local History and Genealogy Library Annex.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to complete the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations may be requested by contacting Pender County Human Resources.
Essential Functions
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education & Experience
General knowledge of library procedures, methods and techniques; general knowledge of and interest in books including reader interest levels; general knowledge of research techniques and procedures; general knowledge of office procedures and records maintenance techniques; ability to meet the public with poise and self assurance, and to deal tactfully and courteously with library customers; skill in the use of library equipment, materials and resources; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, library patrons and the general public.
High school diploma or GED and minimal experience in library work or some related customer service experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver's license in the State of North Carolina.
Physical Requirements
This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms and repetitive motions, frequently requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling and lifting and occasionally requires climbing or balancing; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, using of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a quiet location (e.g. library, private offices).
There are a wide variety of benefits available to eligible Pender County employees. These benefits include: health, dental, vision, life insurance, optional life and disability insurance plans, flexible spending account, retirement program, 401(k) program, deferred compensation program, credit union membership and an employee assistance program.
Pender County Benefits Overview can be viewed
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Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalent?
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Do you have a North Carolina driver license, a valid driver license from another state due to military exemption, or the ability to obtain a North Carolina driver license within 30 days of hire?
Required Question
Location : 103 S. Cowan Street, Burgaw
Job Type: Part-Time Temporary
Job Number: 202401246
Department: LIBRARY
Opening Date: 12/16/2024
Closing Date: 1/5/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
General Definition of Work
Performs skilled administrative support work, assists patrons at the circulation desk, provides readers' advisory services, assists staff with presenting programs for all ages, assists patrons use library equipment and locate library materials, prepares materials for circulation, maintains records, and files, and performs related work as assigned.
14 hours in a typical week
Thursdays 10:00-7:00 and Fridays 10:00-6:00 and occasional Saturdays 10:00-2:00.
Most work will be conducted at the Main Library in Burgaw, but some work will take place across the street from the Main Library at our Local History and Genealogy Library Annex.
Most work will be conducted at the Main Library in Burgaw, but some work will take place across the street from the Main Library at our Local History and Genealogy Library Annex.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to complete the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations may be requested by contacting Pender County Human Resources.
Essential Functions
- Provides general library services at circulation desk; registers patrons; checks books and other materials in and out; unloads book drop; assists patrons in person, on the phone, and over email; processes new/replacement patron cards; informs patrons of library policies and services.
- Assists patrons in locating items/information in the library; assists and instructs patrons in the use of library catalog, internet, children's accelerated reader list, copier, audio visual materials, etc.; assists patrons with internet searches and computer applications.
- Schedules meeting room requests; registers patrons for library programs.
- Identifies items for holds, repairs, etc.; arranges cart for reshelving; shelves library materials; reads shelves to ensure proper organization; searches shelves for overdue/lost books.
- Assists staff in presenting programs for all ages.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education & Experience
General knowledge of library procedures, methods and techniques; general knowledge of and interest in books including reader interest levels; general knowledge of research techniques and procedures; general knowledge of office procedures and records maintenance techniques; ability to meet the public with poise and self assurance, and to deal tactfully and courteously with library customers; skill in the use of library equipment, materials and resources; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, library patrons and the general public.
High school diploma or GED and minimal experience in library work or some related customer service experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver's license in the State of North Carolina.
Physical Requirements
This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms and repetitive motions, frequently requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling and lifting and occasionally requires climbing or balancing; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, using of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a quiet location (e.g. library, private offices).
There are a wide variety of benefits available to eligible Pender County employees. These benefits include: health, dental, vision, life insurance, optional life and disability insurance plans, flexible spending account, retirement program, 401(k) program, deferred compensation program, credit union membership and an employee assistance program.
Pender County Benefits Overview can be viewed
01
Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalent?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have a North Carolina driver license, a valid driver license from another state due to military exemption, or the ability to obtain a North Carolina driver license within 30 days of hire?
- Yes
- No
Required Question