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Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Monroe, NC
Job Type: Non-Benefited Part-Time
Job Number: 611549
Department: Public Library
Division: Monroe Library
Opening Date: 08/14/2026
Closing Date: 8/20/2026 11:00 PM Eastern
General Statement
The Library Assistant, under general supervision, provides basic paraprofessional library services in an assigned service area of responsibility to support daily library operations.
Seeking an enthusiastic and creative individual to work part-time in the children's department at Main Library in Monroe. The schedule for this position includes some mornings, evenings, late afternoons, and all day Saturday on a regular rotation. To do this job, you must possess strong customer engagement skills, a great sense of teamwork, and a passion for serving our youngest patrons and their caregivers. Our ideal candidates must be extremely tech savvy, possess strong interpersonal skills, and creativity. All positions in the children's department will be directly responsible for creating active and passive children's programming, interacting with patrons, and maintaining the children's collections.
Essential Functions
Meets the needs of each patron by promptly and efficiently using the library's resources.
Responds to the needs of coworkers in work unit.
Helps maintain the collection.
Answers telephone queries quickly and efficiently, referring callers to the appropriate library department.
Maintains knowledge of library policy and procedure.
Reports any unsafe or threatening condition to library security personnel, administration, or proper authorities.
Attends staff development programs.
Possesses basic knowledge of library's electronic and physical resources.
Helps advocate for the library and its services in both internal and external settings.
Accepts changes in hours or assigned tasks as needed to provide excellent public service; adheres to assigned schedule with regular and dependable attendance.
POSITION SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
Children's Services
Successfully utilizes the customer service interview to provide accurate answers to basic questions and to assist patrons in the selection and use of library resources.
Provides basic reader's advisory assistance to patrons, both adult and children, in selecting age appropriate and reading level appropriate materials using library reader's advisory tools and resources.
Assists with providing age appropriate programs for ages 0-12 years in accordance with the library's programming guidelines.
Demonstrates to patrons the effective use of library materials, databases, and the OPAC.
Conducts impromptu library orientation and tours.
Sorts, shelves, shifts and shelf reads library materials to ensure accessibility. Refers worn and damaged items to the selector for reconsideration.
Accurately records statistics.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Library Assistant ($17.36 - $26.04 Hourly):
Education and Experience:
Requires an Associate's Degree and one (1) year of experience of customer service; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Library Associate ($17.92- $26.88 Hourly):
Education and Experience:Requires a Bachelor's Degree and one (1) year of customer service experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Library Specialist ($21.92 - $32.89 Hourly):
Education and Experience:Requires a Bachelor's Degree and two (2) years of experience in customer service; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements:
This position may be subject to a fingerprint background check. Per), applicants for a position of employment required to work with children in any capacity will be required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record.
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including computers, printers, telephones, pagers, cash registers, book chargers, copiers, answering machines, fax machines, etc. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Light Work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree. However, if the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
Employees assigned to homebound must be physically able to drive a motor vehicle.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.
FINANCIAL PROGRAMS
DIRECT DEPOSIT
Deposit of your paycheck will be made to checking or savings accounts in a bank of your choice.
TRUIST
No Overdraft Fees
$100 Negative Balance Buffer
Online and Mobile Banking with Bill Pay
OTHER PROGRAMS
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Employee Assistance Program is open to all employees and their dependents. It is a confidential service provided at no cost to the employees of the County. EAP provides certified counselors who administer assessment and brief therapy to employees who want help with a variety of personal and work-related issues such as stress, parenting concerns, grief, alcohol/drug use, family problems, financial concerns, and work-related problems.
AQUATIC AND FITNESS CENTER
We believe that staying healthy is more than just exercising regularly and eating well. Individual and family discount membership and monthly dues are available to full-time and benefitted part-time employees through payroll deduction.
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Do you have public library experience?

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Share with us your experience directly working with children and their caregivers.
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What skills do you possess that would allow you to be a successful member of the Library team?
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Are you available to work mornings, evenings and Saturdays?

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Share with us a passion of yours that would translate well into a program for children and their families.
Required Question