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This posting is for a Part-Time Library Assistant position (19 hours per week) atEnka-Candler Library, partofBuncombeCountyPublic Libraries. Responsibilitiesofthis role include working with the public at the circulation desk, shelving books, and other reference duties shared by all staff. The library assistant is part of a team of employees who report to directly to the Library Branch Manager. The employee's primary role will be to provide front-line service and assistance to users of Buncombe County Public Libraries. This includes staffing customer service desks, shelving books, and clerical work as needed. This position is in-person and is not eligible for hybrid or remote work. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Enka-Candler Library is a vibrant and welcoming community center that serves a quickly growing area in the west end ofBuncombeCounty.Our library staff works to provide a friendly and comfortable environment while serving the public. If you are passionate about literacy, working with people, and having a positive impact on the community as a whole, this might be the career for you.

The anticipated schedule for this position will be Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday (19 hours per week) at theEnka-Candler Library Branch location. Some flexibility may be possible but is not guaranteed. Staff members should know that schedules could change in the future as library operations evolve.

The 19-hour anticipatedscheduleis:

• Tuesday: 12-7 p.m.with a 1-hour break (6-hour day)

• Wednesday: 12-6 p.m.with a 1-hour break (5-hour day)

• Thursday: OFF

• Friday: 12-5 p.m.with a 1-hour break (4-hour day)

• Saturday: 12-5 p.m.with a 1-hour break (4-hour day)

Purpose of the position:
The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of functions for the Buncombe CountyLibrary System including staffing customer service desks, office support, clerical work andactivities involved in providing public and technical services across multiple librarylocations.

Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience (required at time of hire):
High school diploma or GED, and one (1) year library experience or two (2) years in anoffice setting requiring forward facing customer service duties; or equivalent combination ofeducation and experience.
Essential Functions of the position:

• Perform a variety of clerical tasks to include but not limited to: Answering phones,responding to routine information requests, assisting patrons in completion of forms,assisting with maintenance of records and other related documents, typing variousforms and memos, and filing; Perform cash register transactions for library fines andfees and reconcile cash register receipts with end-of-day proceeds.

• Performs physical tasks associated with shelving and retrieving library materials,reading the shelves and organizing materials into their proper sequence.

• Assist in providing patrons with instruction in the use of various library tools andreference resources, identifying appropriate sources and locating reference needs;Take requests for reserve and inter-library loan books.

• Check materials in and out, maintain files of materials in circulation, and notify patronswhen materials are available for pickup.

• Assist with preparation of written and visual promotional materials for flyers, pressreleases, and social media posts.

• May assist with library programming.

• Create visual library displays that promote literacy and programs.

• Repair torn pages and reinforce spines in damaged books; apply plastic jackets tobooks; replace damaged cases for audio and video materials; repair and maintain bothcirculating and reference materials and recommend items for replacement.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the general public.

• Knowledge of books, magazines, and related materials available to the public.

• Knowledge of library routine and procedures.

• Knowledge of the operation of the library's online catalog and various types ofinformational materials in the main or branch library.

• Skill in data entry into a computer and operating general office equipment.

• Ability to follow established procedures and to perform work requiring some detail.

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the general public.

Buncombe County Government realizes the importance of a diverse professional workforce and the need to foster a responsive and innovative organizational culture, one that fully engages all of our employees, honoring and building on each employee's unique experiences, opinions, and perspective.

It is the policy of Buncombe County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, natural hair or hairstyles, ethnicity, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, marital or familial status, pregnancy, veteran status, religious belief or non-belief, age, or disability or any other legally protected class under federal or NC State law. EEO practices and employment decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion and compensation shall not be based on any of these protected classes. In addition, the County expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination.