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Library Assistant
Beaufort County Public Library is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Library Assistant to support library operations and assist patrons. This position involves clerical and paraprofessional duties, including assisting with reference services, cataloging materials, planning programs, and promoting library resources. Examples Of Duties
The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary. Perform tasks requiring specialized knowledge or skill, e.g., cataloging, public relations, childrens services, educational and employment information. Performs copy cataloging requiring extensive editing and original cataloging. Designs and prepares library promotional publications, displays, exhibits, and writes press releases. Plans and executes storytelling programs, etc., using creative formats and techniques as appropriate to position; participates in system-wide programs. Assists patrons in person and over the telephone with general reference requests and informational requests; assesses patron needs through reference interviewing and provides appropriate resources. Demonstrates good knowledge of books and authors, and of reader interests; offers effective reader advisory service or assistance to general and special populations as appropriate to position; recommends materials for addition or replacement. Answers directional and informational questions and assists patrons with informational needs and materials selection; performs telephone renewals and operates a cash register. Instructs patrons in the use of computers, software programs, copiers and other technological products. Recommends library materials to be added to collection for supervisors approval. Designs and prepares bulletin boards. Assists in collecting statistics, preparing reports, and keeping records. Coordinates book binding: tracks books sent and returned; approves invoices; processes acquisition invoices; determines which books to discard. Performs related work as assigned. Typical Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Requires an Associates degree, vocational technical degree or specialized training that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years of college education. Over one year and up to and including two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Supplemental Information
All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation. Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term & short-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. To learn more details, please visit the Beaufort County Human Resources website.
Beaufort County Public Library is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Library Assistant to support library operations and assist patrons. This position involves clerical and paraprofessional duties, including assisting with reference services, cataloging materials, planning programs, and promoting library resources. Examples Of Duties
The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary. Perform tasks requiring specialized knowledge or skill, e.g., cataloging, public relations, childrens services, educational and employment information. Performs copy cataloging requiring extensive editing and original cataloging. Designs and prepares library promotional publications, displays, exhibits, and writes press releases. Plans and executes storytelling programs, etc., using creative formats and techniques as appropriate to position; participates in system-wide programs. Assists patrons in person and over the telephone with general reference requests and informational requests; assesses patron needs through reference interviewing and provides appropriate resources. Demonstrates good knowledge of books and authors, and of reader interests; offers effective reader advisory service or assistance to general and special populations as appropriate to position; recommends materials for addition or replacement. Answers directional and informational questions and assists patrons with informational needs and materials selection; performs telephone renewals and operates a cash register. Instructs patrons in the use of computers, software programs, copiers and other technological products. Recommends library materials to be added to collection for supervisors approval. Designs and prepares bulletin boards. Assists in collecting statistics, preparing reports, and keeping records. Coordinates book binding: tracks books sent and returned; approves invoices; processes acquisition invoices; determines which books to discard. Performs related work as assigned. Typical Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Requires an Associates degree, vocational technical degree or specialized training that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years of college education. Over one year and up to and including two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Supplemental Information
All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation. Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term & short-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. To learn more details, please visit the Beaufort County Human Resources website.