Union County, NC is hiring: Library Assistant Part Time - Information Services i

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Under general supervision, the Library Assistant provides basic paraprofessional library services in the reference department of the Southwest Regional Library in Waxhaw. Part‑time employees work approximately 20 hours per week and include some evenings and Saturday hours. Qualities that make an ideal candidate include strong customer engagement skills, teamwork, a passion for serving patrons, tech savviness, and creativity.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt and efficient reference service to patrons using library resources.
• Assist patrons with the basic use and navigation of computing resources.
• Maintain accurate daily shelving and keep the collection organized and accessible.
• Record statistics and refer calls to the appropriate library department.
• Report unsafe or threatening conditions to library security or administrator.
• Attend staff development programs and advocate library services internally and externally.
• Accept changes in hours or assigned tasks as needed and adhere to the assigned schedule with regular and dependable attendance.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree and one year of customer service experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong customer engagement and teamwork skills.
• Tech savviness and basic computing resource use.
• Ability to work evenings and Saturdays.
• Fingerprints will be required for a background check per NC General Statute 153A-94.2(b).

Benefits

• Direct deposit to checking or savings accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential counseling.
• Aquatic and Fitness Center membership available to full‑time and part‑time employees.

Salary Range: $16.48 - $24.72 hourly