Stanly County is hiring: Library Collections Assistant in Albemarle

Overview

An employee in this class performs technical and skilled administrative support work, assisting patrons at the library’s main facility or at a branch library. This position is responsible for accurately returning library materials to the shelves, maintaining order and neatness throughout the collection, and ensuring materials are easily accessible to patrons. Work involves significant public contact, requiring employees to be tactful and courteous. Employees may specialize in a particular area of work, but must be able to answer questions about the full range of library services. Starting pay is $14.81 per hour. Schedule: Monday-Thursday 10:00 am-2:00 pm (16 hours per week)

Responsibilities

• Sort and shelve returned books, DVDs, and other library materials according to the library’s classification system.
• Check shelves for accuracy and shift materials as needed to maintain order.
• Maintain clean and organized public areas, including straightening shelves and displays.
• Assist with basic collection upkeep tasks such as pulling items for holds or weeding projects as directed.
• Provide friendly and courteous assistance to library staff and patrons as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of circulation and cataloging programs of the library’s computer system, and various types of informational materials in the library.
• General knowledge of books, reference materials, periodicals, audio-visual, and other materials available for acquisition.
• Working knowledge of library procedures, methods, materials, and practices.
• Working knowledge of the library’s filing system and various types of informational materials in the main or branch facilities.
• Working knowledge of computers, printers, and other equipment in the library and the ability to use them in the performance of duties.
• Working knowledge of the circulation, reader's advisory, and basic library procedures.
• Ability to follow established procedures and to use standard library methods and principles in circulation and reference services.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, supervisors, patrons, and the general public.
• Ability to perform a variety of tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously in frequent contact with library patrons of various ages and the general public.
• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma and experience providing services to the public including some general office, clerical, or accounting work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.