Description:
Catawba County Library System is recruiting for a ½ time Library Assistant to provide customer service to library patrons. This position works 20 hours a week and receives prorated (50%) benefits. Work schedule is Tuesday - Saturday including rotating nights and most Saturdays.
Provides excellent customer service through a full range of circulation desk services
Provides excellent customer service by assisting patrons in the use of computers, personal technology devices, copiers, scanners, faxes, and the library’s online resources.
Maintains all library resources including print, non-print and periodicals to facilitate user access. Shelves all materials and performs shelf maintenance.
Assists with preparation and promotion of library events, services, programming, and outreach.
Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED and 1 year of clerical/public service experience, preferably in a library or a related customer service setting (i.e.: bookstore); or
Associate's degree in business, Education, English, Communications, Library Science, or a related field, or bachelor’s degree in any field
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to operate various computer programs
This position requires the ability to lift/carry up to 25 pounds (books, boxes, supplies), push/pull up to 50 pounds (full library carts), stoop/kneel to shelve books, and stand for long periods of time in order to work the circulation desk, assist patrons, and other various duties.
Salary: $15.75/hour (Negotiable Dependent Upon Qualifications)