Library Assistant

Description For doers and makers seeking a well-rounded community, Hickory is a bridge between Asheville and Charlotte at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains along Interstate 40, where a collective spirit of craftsmanship strengthens any endeavor with detail, artistry and quality.
Hickory, North Carolina, is a three-time All-America City on the Catawba River approximately one hour east of Asheville and one hour north of Charlotte.
More than 40,000 residents call Hickory their home and Hickory is the hub of a 350,000 metropolitan area.
Hickory has outstanding school systems, seven recreation facilities, two libraries, several golf courses, theaters, art museums, and eighteen gorgeous parks.
Beautiful Lake Hickory is over 4,000 acres and has many public access areas.
Please check out Hickory at www.
hickorync.
gov/employment or www.
hickorywellcrafted.
com for a web portal all about Hickory and the surrounding areas and what makes Hickory a "Well Crafted" City.
Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetics, or the presence of a non-job related medical condition or disability.
U.
S.
Law requires all applicants to furnish proof of identity and right to work in the U.
S.
All offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a post-offer functional prework screen and a drug screen.
This examination process is designed to determine if applicants are able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the job without physical harm to themselves, or others.
All applicants are subject to a background check.
This position will assist with a variety of duties to include working with patrons of all ages, creating library accounts, helping customers find materials, shelving materials, using library resources including computers and copiers, answering reference questions, putting materials in order and presenting classes and programs.
This is a part-time position.
The schedule will be Saturday, 9:00 a.
m.
– 5:00 p.
m.
and Sunday 1:00 p.
m.
– 5:00 p.
m.
Location: Patrick Beaver Library and/or Ridgeview Branch Library Major Duties Provides service to both internal and external patrons.
Creates and manages library patron accounts.
Inspects materials for damage.
Sorts and shelves materials.
Assists patrons with the location of library materials.
Assists patrons in the use of computer catalog system.
Assists patrons using public computer workstations, copiers and other library technology.
Plans and presents library programs and events for all ages.
Creates and maintains displays of library materials Collects and records statistics.
Enforces library policies.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Qualifications Must have experience working with the public.
Ability to relate well to the public.
Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
The preferred applicant will have a Bachelor's degree and have previous library experience.
Public library experience desirable.
Knowledge of library cataloging systems.
Skill in operating a personal computer and utilizing a variety of software.
Skill in interpersonal relations.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Supplemental Information The work is typically performed while sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping in a library setting.
The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects.
Must be able to lift 20 pounds, bend to the floor, and tolerate standing up for long periods of time.
Must be available to work a varied schedule between the duty hours of Monday through Thursday 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, Friday and Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
The City of Hickory provides a generous benefit package, in addition to salary: 11 paid holidays 12 paid sick leave days per year Paid vacation City-paid individual health insurance (H.
S.
A.
) Low-cost dental and vision insurance Employee Assistance Program – 5 FREE visits 12.
89% contribution per employee to the NC Local Government Retirement System Up to 5% matching contribution to 401k Free Life insurance of 1.
5 times salary up to ($125,000) Tuition Assistance Program On-site Wellness Clinic A selection of voluntary benefits such as additional life insurance, dependent life, Short-term disability insurance, accident, and critical illness insurance; All at very competitive rates.
Benefits package valued at over ($12,500) annually.
*Employees working in seasonal/part-time positions are not eligible for benefits.
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