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Part Time Library Assistant

Part Time Library Assistant

Department: Library

Hiring Range:$17.47 per hour

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

*This position is at the Hildebran location*

General Statement Of Duties

This position performs clerical and administrative work within the Burke County Public Library , assisting with various Library programs. Position requires approximately 18 hours of work per workweek.

Duties And Responsibilities

To successfully perform this position, an individual must be able to perform the following:

Interacts and assists with the general public via telephone, email, or in person to provide support, information, and assistance with documents, resources, equipment, and books maintained or supplied by the Library
Performs circulation duties including, but not limited to, checking materials in and out using the Library's systems, collecting overdue fines, emptying the book drop box, issuing cards to patrons, and balancing and closing the cash register
Provides input in collection development with suggestions on site-based needs.
Sorts, shelves, and straightens library materials; reconciles and straightens shelves when necessary; and moves books from carts to shelves while maintaining alphabetical or numerical order.
May oversee, facilitate, and execute the Library's North Carolina Cardinal Resource Sharing (the "Resource Sharing"), including managing and reviewing the intake and outtake of resources, packing and unpacking items, maintaining accurate records, and handling any issues pertaining to Resource Sharing.
May assist with programming, the Library's marketing efforts, creating book displays, and collection development and maintenance as time and need requires.
May transport items between library locations, and for Resource Sharing, using provided county vehicle.
Performs other duties as required or assigned

Required Education And Experience

High School Diploma or GED
General understanding of libraries, library work, and skills associated with the position including, but not limited to skills such as data management skills, spreadsheet skills, organizational skills, time management, and self-governance

Special Requirements (upon Hire, Unless Otherwise Indicated)

Valid North Carolina Driver's License

Physical Requirements, Working Conditions, And Occupational Exposures

Standard vision requirements, with or without corrective lenses
Occasionally lifts up to fifty (50) pounds
Occasionally spends time sitting, speaking or hearing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, and pushing or pulling
Routinely spends time walking, reaching with hands and arms, and engaging in repetitive motions
Frequently lifts up to twenty-five (25) pounds
Frequently spends time standing and using hands or fingers to handle, feel, type, or text
Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles
Occasional exposure to some disagreeable elements (i.e., dust, heat, fumes, cold, or noise)
Subjected to some mental effort and potential stressful situations during day to day operations

Required Skills/Abilities

Proficient in spoken and written English
Ability to recognize information at normal spoken word levels
Ability to apply procedures, policies, and precedents
Demonstrates analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrates verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Must be able to express and exchange ideas through verbal communication
Must be able to prepare and analyze written or computer data
Must be able to observe general surroundings and activities
Ability to operate and use systems, technologies, and machines required to perform duties within the Library including, but not limited to Microsoft, excel, or related software

Application Process: Burke County paper applications can be obtained at the Human Resources office, located at 200 Avery Ave. Morganton, NC, Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm; online applications are available at: www.burkenc.org. Completed applications should provide a complete work history, including a detailed and thorough list of job duties. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Burke County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

Job Details

Category Library Status Open Salary Hiring Range:$17.47 per hour Posted July 9, 2026 8:00 AM Closing Open Until Filled

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