City of Durham is hiring: PART-TIME LIBRARY ASSISTANT - PUBLIC SERVICES (CONCORD

Overview

Part‑time Library Assistant – Public Services (Concord Library)
City of Durham, North Carolina.

Work hours: up to 20 hours per week – Tuesday 11:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Thursday 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; rotating Fridays and Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer‑service oriented assistance in circulation, reference, or children’s services.
• Assist patrons in locating and selecting library materials; place holds.
• Prepare and present programs for children, teens, and adults; publicize those programs.
• Maintain bibliographies for reader advisory; create displays.
• Provide reference and reader’s advisory services and services to the home‑bound.
• Shelve library materials; shelf read and straighten shelves.
• Conduct scheduled library tours.
• Assist patrons with use of library computers and related technology and equipment.
• Troubleshoot minor computer and peripheral issues.
• Track and report relevant statistics.
• Assist in the material deselection process.
• Recommend materials for purchase.
• Handle financial transactions according to county policy.
• Participate in outreach, marketing, and off‑site services.
• Obtain books and materials from other libraries via inter‑library loan.
• Coordinate volunteers.
• Open and close the library as assigned.
• Perform related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

General knowledge of basic library procedures, methods, and techniques; knowledge of books and reader interest levels; knowledge of circulation functions; office procedures and records‑maintenance techniques; initiative and independent judgment; skill with library equipment, computers, and related technology; ability to establish effective working relationships with patrons and associates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate’s degree in education, history, literature, or related field preferred.
• Some experience involving public contact required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license may be required; safety‑sensitive position.

Compensation

$16.22 to $19.38 per hour (pay grade 10). Initial placement at entry level through the 35th percentile.

Employment Type

Part‑time

EEO Statement

Cabarrus County selects applicants for employment based on job‑related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, or political affiliation.