Brunswick County is hiring: Library Assistant - Leland Branch in Bolivia

Overview

Library Assistant works at the circulation desk by checking materials in and out, making copies, recording fines, calling reserves, and answering the phones. This position also shelves and straightens materials, conducts shelf-reads, processes new materials, and locates materials/information in person, by phone, and online. As a Library Assistant, you will assist patrons with computers, eBooks, the library catalog, and other devices as well as teach patrons to use the Library's online resources.

This position will be located at the Leland Branch Library but will float to all library branch locations and may be responsible for driving the library van on occasion. Evening and weekend hours required.

Library Assistants support other county departments during emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Check materials in and out at the circulation desk
• Make copies, record fines, call reserves, and answer phones
• Shelve and straighten materials, conduct shelf-reads, and process new materials
• Locate materials and information in person, by phone, and online
• Assist patrons with computers, eBooks, the library catalog, and other devices
• Teach patrons to use the Library's online resources
• Work at the Leland Branch Library and float to other branches; may drive the library van on occasion
• Work evening and weekend hours
• Support other county departments during emergency situations

Qualifications

Associate\'s degree with previous library experience; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Familiarity with current authors, bestselling titles, and classics preferred.

Physical Requirements

Must be physically able to operate a variety of library systems and office equipment. Must be able to exert up to twenty pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to ten pounds of force frequently. Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of ten to twenty pounds, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.