Part Time Library Assistant - Genealogy and Local History
Union CountyGeneral Statement
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The Library Assistant, under general supervision, provides basic paraprofessional library services in an assigned service area of responsibility to support daily library operations.
Under supervision of the Genealogy and Local History Librarian, the employee is responsible for assisting patrons with genealogy reference and research queries, assisting patrons in use of equipment and software, providing genealogy and local history reference materials, and conducts programming. This position often requires prolonged one-on-one assistance using a variety of research materials both in print and online. Familiarity with historical and genealogical research methods is preferred. Must have excellent communication, technology, and organizational skills, an eye for detail, and continued willingness to learn. Essential Functions
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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
Genealogy and Local History
Assists library patrons with their research questions including locating resources both inside and outside the genealogy and local history room.
Guides patrons on Internet databases specific to genealogy.
Assists patrons using the microfilm readers and copier.
Inputs data entry of current obituaries from the local paper; downloads electronic copies as needed.
Copies and files newspaper articles for the Vertical Files as needed.
Creates one history/genealogy related display per year with supplemental handout.
Assists supervisor with projects, handouts and other clerical tasks.
Accurately records statistics.
Attends and assists with one program per year under Supervisor's direction.
Helps maintain the local history/genealogy room's order and appearance. Qualifications
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSLibrary 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 NC General Statute 153A-94.2(b), 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
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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.