Full-Time Library Assistant
Davie County Public Library
Description of Work: This position is under the direct supervision of the Library Circulation
Supervisor and will be
evaluated annually through reports, quality and quantity of services delivered and daily
observation.
Flexibility required. Includes days, evenings and weekends with possible work at our Cooleemee
Branch. This position
provides assistance at the circulation desk assisting patrons in all aspects of customer service.
Regular, predictable, full
attendance is an essential function of the job.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Checking books or other media in and out
• Planning and organizing programs of interest for the community
• Assisting patrons in locating books and other media
• Issuing library cards
• Collecting fines and fees
• Reserving meeting rooms
• Shelving books as needed in the absence of pages
• Assisting patrons in the use of online catalog, digital resources, eReaders and tablets,
public computers, and
other equipment
• Packaging and unpacking items for resource sharing
• Familiarity with readers advisory and able to recommend items to patrons
• Emptying book drop and checks in items as needed
• Updates and inputs patron data
• Answering telephone and providing information as well as transferring calls and taking
messages
• Other duties as needed, including lifting boxes of books and assisting with Outreach delivery
Minimum Training and Experience: Must have at least one year of customer service experience in a
fast-paced
environment. Working knowledge of computer applications, resources, and technology. Must be able to
perform the
basic life operational skills of crouching, reaching, standing, lifting, fingering, grasping,
talking, hearing, and repetitive
motions. Must be able to perform light work, exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and/or
up to 20 pounds
of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Applicant must
be a high school
graduate and have a valid unencumbered driver’s license with transportation to and from work.
Salary: Grade 62- $30,464.00 (FLSA Status- Non-Exempt)
Apply online at www.daviecountync.gov under Employment