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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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