SENIOR LIBRARY ASSISTANT (TEEN SERVICES) - CONCORD, NC

Applicants are encouraged to apply early. The application review process will take place immediately and continue until the position is filled. This recruitment may close any time after the first review or when a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. 

Hiring range for this position is $38,230.40- $45,718.40. Initial placement for new employees is customarily at entry level through 35% percentile. Pay grade for this position is 13.

Primary work location will be the Concord Branch, however, must be able to serve other library branch locations when required. Work schedule is 8am - 5pm, evenings 11am - 8pm, and rotating Fridays and Saturdays 9am - 6pm. Must be able to work nights and weekends as required.

This role will be supervising 5 part-time employees.


General Definition of Work: 

Performs professional and administrative work in a section of the public library, including supervisory duties.  Provides assistance to library patrons.  Work is performed under general supervision.

 

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks:

Providing specialized customer service and assistance in circulation, reference, or children's section; assisting patrons in use of library resources; providing reader's advisory and programming services; maintaining records and files; preparing reports.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

* Provides general library services at circulation desk; registers patrons; checks in and out books and other materials; empties book drop.

* Schedules, assigns, trains and supervises staff; provides regular feedback to staff; conducts annual performance evaluations. 

* Assists patrons with the location, selection, checking in and out of library materials.

* Prepares and presents programs for children and their families, teens, and/or adults; publicizes those programs.

* Creates and maintains bibliographies for reader's advisory.  Creates displays.

* Provides reference, genealogy, and reader's advisory services.

* Assists library patrons with the use of library computers and related technology and equipment.

* Troubleshoots minor computer and related peripheral issues.

* Assists patrons with local history resources.

* Shelves library materials; shelf reads and straightens shelves.

* Conducts scheduled library tours.

* Tracks and reports relevant statistics.

* Oversees the material deselecting process for specific collections.

* Recommends materials for purchase.

* Catalogs and processes library materials according to current national standards and library policies.

* Oversees disposition, notification, recognition and processing of donations and memorials.

* Handles financial transactions according to County policy.

* Repairs books.

* Prepares invoices, purchase requisitions and other financial documentation according to County policies and procedures.  Orders supplies. 

* Advises and interprets library policy to staff; updates staff on all changes in policy and procedures.

* Coordinates the activities of volunteers.

* Opens and closes library as assigned.

* Performs related tasks as required.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of basic library procedures, methods and techniques; thorough knowledge of and interest in books including reader interest levels; comprehensive knowledge of the library circulation functions; thorough knowledge of office procedures and records maintenance techniques; ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment; ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinate personnel; skill in the use of library equipment, materials and resources; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with library patrons and associates.

 

 

Education and Experience:

Requires graduation from an appropriately accredited college or university with major course work in literature, history or related field. Considerable experience in library work is strongly preferred.  An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Special Requirements:
Require possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the state of North Carolina.  Position may be a safety-sensitive position as defined by the Drug Free Workplace Policy.

Physical Requirements:

 This is medium work requiring the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects ; work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operation of machines, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.

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, political affiliation or political influence.  

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.  Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.  Applicants who obtained their education outside of the United States and its territories are expected to assume responsibility for having their academic degrees validated as equivalent to a degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States. 

Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit.  "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Processing applications will take an average of 6 – 8 weeks due to the high volume of applications received.  It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application.  Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the most qualified applicants.   

For technical issues with your applications, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 704-920-2200.