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Orange County, NC

Temporary Library Assistant I*

NC · On-site

$20.02/hr

Library Services Opening Date: 08/06/2026 Closing Date: Continuous General Description Orange ... In accordance with Section 28 of the Orange County Code of Ordinances, and/or relevant State and ...

Jackson County, NC

Assistant Library Director

Sylva, NC · On-site

$47K/yr

Master's degree in library science from an accredited ALA library institution. Licenses or Certifications : * Possession of a valid, State of North Carolina driver license to operate a motor vehicle.

Jackson County, NC

Library Branch Manager

Sylva, NC · On-site

$43K/yr

Master's degree in library science from an accredited ALA library institution. Licenses or Certifications : * Possession of a valid, State of North Carolina driver license to operate a motor vehicle.

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Temporary Library Assistant I*

GovernmentJobs.com

Carrboro, NC • On-site

Other

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Temporary Library Assistant

Orange County Public Library is seeking three Temporary Library Assistants for the Southern Library in Carrboro. This library system is very active, with over 225,000 visitors a year and an average circulation of 500,000 items. The individual in this role must be self-motivated, energetic, and creative, with excellent interpersonal skills and a strong desire to work with the public.

Responsibilities include general circulation duties (e.g., checking out/in materials, helping library customers, shelving, processing payments, and providing basic search assistance), as well as occasional reference, technology assistance, and readers' advisory. Must provide great customer service and get along with fellow staff. The position performs related duties as assigned.

This position requires evening and weekend availability. *SBI background check with fingerprinting is required.

Knowledge, skills, abilities: Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures, including modern office technology. Knowledge of library policies and procedures. Knowledge of reference resources, including computer-based and automated systems. Knowledge of library collections and materials. Skill in operating a personal computer and utilizing a variety of software. Skill in operating standard office and audiovisual equipment. Skill in problem solving. Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations. Skill in dealing with the public and interpersonal relations. Skill in oral and written communication. Ability to drive a motor vehicle for library courier services. Minimum Qualifications: Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma. Bilingual applicants encouraged to apply. Please attach a cover letter.

Special requirement: Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. An SBI background check with fingerprinting is required. Employment cannot be commenced until the employee has been cleared.

Physical activities: Ability to physically perform (with or without reasonable accommodation) basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions of the hands/wrists. Orange County is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

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