Cumberland County, NC
Cumberland County, NC is hiring: Library Associate (Part Time) in Spring Lake
Cumberland County, NC, Spring Lake, NC, US, 28390
Salary: $19,809.55 Annually
Location : 101 Laketree Blvd Spring Lake, NC
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 202502800
Department: Public Library
Opening Date: 11/06/2025
Closing Date: 11/13/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Salary Grade: 105
Position Overview
**This position works only 19 hours per week*
Be part of an energetic and forward-thinking library team dedicated to inspiring curiosity and supporting lifelong learning. In this role, you'll play a vital part in connecting our community to valuable resources, technology, and programs. From providing access to computers, research tools, and printing services to assisting with diverse information needs, you'll help ensure every visitor has the tools and support to succeed.
Examples of Duties
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and two (2) years of relevant public library experience or progressive customer relations experience in the public sector; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Manager's Preference: Library experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Conditions of Employment:
A formal transcript will be required. College transcripts may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Human Resources, 117 Dick St. Fayetteville, NC 28301.
In accordance with Session Law 2025-16, candidates selected for positions involving work with children in any capacity will be required to undergo a fingerprint-based criminal history check conducted by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI).
Successful candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment with Cumberland County must pass pre-employment screenings, including criminal history checks and drug screenings, as required by Cumberland County Policies and Procedures, prior to beginning work or receiving a final offer of employment. Refusal to submit to testing or testing positive for prohibited substances will result in the withdrawal of the conditional employment offer.
Cumberland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Cumberland County are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other status protected by applicable laws and regulations. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Cumberland County offers a generous benefit plan including a Government Retirement Plan, 13 paid holidays per year and an Employee Wellness Center Clinic.To see more information about the benefits offered to employees
01
Are you willing and available to work schedules that include evening hours until 7pm and rotational library specific weekend hours? (See Library website for hours)
02
How much experience do you have working in a public library?
03
How many years of professional experience do you have in direct customer service either in person or over the phone?
04
How much experience do you have using word processing software or using email?
05
How much experience do you have training customers or others to use Internet, databases, etc.?
06
Do you have experience performing Internet searches?
07
Please verify that your application includes the following information: * Employment history including salary, employer address and phone number, supervisor's name, and reason for leaving each employer.* Applications without the above information will be considered incomplete and NOT move forward in the process.* Resumes can not be considered as a substitute for submitting a formal application. Please take a moment to review this application in its entirety to ensure completion of each segment. (DO NOT SUBMIT A BLANK APPLICATION)* Check yes to verify that you understand and I have read the above statement.
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Location : 101 Laketree Blvd Spring Lake, NC
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 202502800
Department: Public Library
Opening Date: 11/06/2025
Closing Date: 11/13/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Salary Grade: 105
Position Overview
**This position works only 19 hours per week*
Be part of an energetic and forward-thinking library team dedicated to inspiring curiosity and supporting lifelong learning. In this role, you'll play a vital part in connecting our community to valuable resources, technology, and programs. From providing access to computers, research tools, and printing services to assisting with diverse information needs, you'll help ensure every visitor has the tools and support to succeed.
Examples of Duties
- Staffs a public services point
- Performs proactive reference at the service desk
- Assists customers with information and technology resources
- Performs basic troubleshooting of library equipment and trains others in the use of resources and equipment
- Assists customers with self-services checkout and account information at Circulation desk to include cash, check, and credit card transactions
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and two (2) years of relevant public library experience or progressive customer relations experience in the public sector; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Manager's Preference: Library experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of library procedures, collection management, library systems and services
- Knowledge of readers' advisory methods and sources
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with co-workers and general public
- Ability and knowledge to provide basic library information services and other customer assistance
- Ability to instruct customers on use of equipment, public computer reservation software, and self-checkout as needed and where applicable
- Ability to use computers, competently manipulate keyboard and spell accurately
- Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public
Conditions of Employment:
A formal transcript will be required. College transcripts may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Human Resources, 117 Dick St. Fayetteville, NC 28301.
In accordance with Session Law 2025-16, candidates selected for positions involving work with children in any capacity will be required to undergo a fingerprint-based criminal history check conducted by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI).
Successful candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment with Cumberland County must pass pre-employment screenings, including criminal history checks and drug screenings, as required by Cumberland County Policies and Procedures, prior to beginning work or receiving a final offer of employment. Refusal to submit to testing or testing positive for prohibited substances will result in the withdrawal of the conditional employment offer.
Cumberland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Cumberland County are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other status protected by applicable laws and regulations. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Cumberland County offers a generous benefit plan including a Government Retirement Plan, 13 paid holidays per year and an Employee Wellness Center Clinic.To see more information about the benefits offered to employees
01
Are you willing and available to work schedules that include evening hours until 7pm and rotational library specific weekend hours? (See Library website for hours)
- Yes
- No
02
How much experience do you have working in a public library?
- 5+ years
- 3-5 years
- 1-2 years
- Less than 1 year
- None
03
How many years of professional experience do you have in direct customer service either in person or over the phone?
- 5+ years
- 3 - 5 years
- 1 - 2 years
- Less than 1 year
- None
04
How much experience do you have using word processing software or using email?
- 5+ years
- 3 -5 years
- 1 -2 years
- Less than 1 year
- None
05
How much experience do you have training customers or others to use Internet, databases, etc.?
- 5+ Years
- 3 - 5 Years
- 1 - 3 Years
- Less than 1 year
- None
06
Do you have experience performing Internet searches?
- Yes
- No
07
Please verify that your application includes the following information: * Employment history including salary, employer address and phone number, supervisor's name, and reason for leaving each employer.* Applications without the above information will be considered incomplete and NOT move forward in the process.* Resumes can not be considered as a substitute for submitting a formal application. Please take a moment to review this application in its entirety to ensure completion of each segment. (DO NOT SUBMIT A BLANK APPLICATION)* Check yes to verify that you understand and I have read the above statement.
- Yes
- No
Required Question