Government Jobs is hiring: Library Assistant - Kill Devil Hills in Kill Devil Hi

Library Circulation Assistant

Performs intermediate administrative support work at the circulation desk, preparing materials for circulation, aiding library patrons, maintaining records and files, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Library Branch Manager II & III.

Job duties include:

• Assisting patrons with circulation services including recommendations for authors and books, answering reference questions, assisting customers with using computers, copiers, scanners, fax machines, card catalogues, and eBook databases, and issuing new library cards.
• Maintaining the library for neatness, order, and cleanliness.
• Processing on-site book check-out and returns.
• Corresponding with outside library staff using the international library loan database to locate, fulfill, process, and maintain library materials that the local library system does not own, and to lend, process, and maintain local library materials being requested by outside libraries.
• Scheduling public display case and maintaining community information area.
• Maintaining and updating the magazine and newspaper collection; creating library book displays monthly to increase circulation.
• Contacting patrons with overdue library materials; preparing overdue notices and files; calculating overdue fees and ensuring fees are paid in full.
• Performing other assigned duties.

Position qualifications include:

• General knowledge of basic library procedures, methods, and techniques.
• General knowledge of the library circulation functions.
• General knowledge of office procedures and records maintenance techniques.
• General knowledge of and interest in books including reader interest levels.
• Skill in the use of library equipment, materials, and resources.
• Ability to operate standard office and computer equipment and perform basic word processing and data entry.
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with library patrons and associates.

Education, experience, and supplemental information include:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One to three (1-3) years of experience in a related field or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Valid drivers license.