Salary: Hourly Wage $7.73
Posted: 03/08/2024-until filled
Summary: Performs a variety of library support tasks for the Caswell County Public Library; assists in organizing and maintaining library collections; shelves returned materials, straightens and shelf reads; performs other related duties as assigned.
Supervisory Relationships:
Works under the direction of permanent library staff on duty. Reports directly to the Head of Circulation. Supervised by Library Director. This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.
Duties:
Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
· Clean surfaces, including keyboards, tables, door knobs, etc. after public use
· Charges and discharges books, magazines and other library holdings in and out at the circulation desk.
· Operates a variety of standard office and library machines including copier, fax, scanner, printer, etc.
· Answers telephones and provides routine information or refers and transfers calls.
· Assists patrons locating library materials, using the online catalog, and answering basic computer questions.
· Performs routine opening and closing procedures.
· Shelves library materials and performs other tasks to keep the collections in order, including shifting.
· Replaces books, magazines and other library holdings on shelves according to Dewey Decimal system.
· Assists with set-up and clean-up of library programs, including meeting room chairs and tables, main library furniture, and straightening, cleaning and vacuuming after programs when needed.
· Assists with programs when needed.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
· Some skill in typing and the ability to do data entry using a computer terminal.
· Good ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
· Good ability to pay attention to detail.
· Requires frequent lifting and carrying of library materials weighing up to 25 pounds; pushing and pulling of book carts weighing up to 75 pounds; and frequent stooping, reaching, and climbing.
· Requires visual discrimination and the ability to read spine labels.
Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination of education and experience which allows successful performance of the job. At least 16 years old.
Schedule: Approx. 14 hours per week. Must be able to work evenings and weekends and occasional day hours when needed.
All job offers are contingent upon:
Background Check and Driving / Criminal Record
Pre-employment Drug Screen
Submit completed application, resume and cover letter to Patrick Fitzgerald, Library Director at [email protected] or 161 Main Street East, Yanceyville, NC 27379
Applications can be found on the Caswell County Official Website: http://www.caswellcountync.gov