Library Technician

We are glad you are interested in joining our team and serving the citizens of Scotland County ! Scotland County employees work to improve the wellbeing and safety of citizens' lives. As a county employee you will work with others who value respect, teamwork, dependability, accountability, innovation and excellence. We offer flexible work scheduling and a full benefits package including medical insurance, vacation, paid holidays, and membership in the North Carolina retirement system. 

An employee in this position performs responsible paraprofessional work in the acquisition, preparation and organization of library materials, providing customer service to patrons and assisting patrons with library services and answering questions.  Duties include cataloging, operating the Bookmobile, and providing coverage at circulation desk.

• Provides information regarding library programs and services; assists patrons over the telephone and in person; explains library policies to new and current patrons and ensures compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Registers patrons and issues library cards; collects overdue fines; assists patrons with use of public computers and library equipment; provides assistance to patrons in completing specific projects on public computers.
• Checks books and library materials in and out; places items on hold for patrons and pulling hold requests; removes items from the book drop.
• Helps patrons select materials, books and equipment; provides general assistance to patrons in basic reader advisory questions, general reference, bibliographic instruction, database searching and location of various library materials. 
• Organizes books and materials for return to shelves; sorts by number for shelving; shelves books and other materials; reads shelves for accuracy; straightens books and materials on shelves.
• Receives shipments of new books and library materials; unpacks, sorts and prepares for processing; performs copy cataloging using automated bibliographic database; adds new items to the library catalog; creates records for materials to keep catalog accurate; affixes books and materials with appropriate labels, stickers, and covers to prepare for circulation.
• Receives and prepares books for shipment to other libraries in the NC library consortium; prepares and maintains tracking information spreadsheet; packs and labels the boxes of materials for transit.
• Operates and drives the mobile library to assigned routes to assist patrons in the County; maintains the mobile library book collection; ensures cleanliness of the bookmobile.
• Plans and delivers programs for patrons including story time, book discussion groups, and seasonal reading programs.  
• May have special assignments such as sorting book donations and program assistance; assists with library displays and programs.
• Operates cash register and closes out register and end of day.

• Opens and closes library; lock/unlock doors; turn computers on/off.
• Maintains the library in a clean and orderly condition. 
• Performs related tasks as required

Associate’s degree and experience providing services to the public including some general office, clerical, or accounting work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  Must have valid Driver’s License.