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 includes night and Saturday rotation, located primarily at the Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library. Provides excellent customer service through a full range of circulation desk services. Helps to maintain a welcoming, friendly, and inclusive environment in the library. 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. 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 equivalent and 1 year of clerical/public service experience, preferably in a library or a related customer service setting (ie: bookstore); or Associates degree in Business, Education, English, Communications, Library Science, or a related field; or Bachelor’s degree in any field. Additional requirements are excellent customer service skills and the ability to operate various computer programs. This position also requires the ability to lift/carry up to 25 pounds (books, boxes, supplies), push/pull up to 50 pounds. Prefer applicants with public library or customer service experience Ability to speak Spanish or Hmong a plus.
Salary: $15.75