PART-TIME LIBRARY ASSOCIATE ($18.00/hr)
Town of MooresvilleDistinguishing Features of the Class
About the Town of Mooresville
As one of North Carolina’s fastest-growing communities, the Town of Mooresville combines innovation, teamwork, and community pride to deliver exceptional public service. Mooresville is a thriving, connected community dedicated to providing outstanding services that foster inclusivity and vibrancy for all. Guided by our PAC-IQ (People, Agility, Communication, Innovation, and Quality), we empower employees to collaborate, think ahead, and make a meaningful impact every day.
Work alongside a team committed to innovation and collaboration, creating positive change for the community!
Why Join the Town of Mooresville
About the Role
Enjoy a welcoming, community-focused environment where every day offers the opportunity to connect people with information, technology, and lifelong learning. Work alongside dedicated library professionals while supporting patrons, promoting literacy, and helping create an engaging and accessible space for the community.
The Part-Time Library Associate performs varied paraprofessional and clerical work in support of daily library operations. This position provides customer service within Adult Services, Youth Services, Technical Services, or Circulation divisions and plays an important role in assisting patrons with library resources, services, and technology.The Library Associate exercises judgment in interpreting and applying library practices, policies, and procedures while maintaining a professional and courteous demeanor. This role requires frequent interaction with the public and the ability to provide helpful, accurate information to patrons. Work is performed under the supervision of a Librarian and may include serving as a lead worker in assigned areas during evening or weekend shifts.
Please Note: This position requires availability to work evenings and weekends.Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist library patrons by providing information about library services, materials, and resources.
- Implement established policies and procedures and communicate them clearly to patrons.
- Shelve, straighten, and maintain library materials in proper order using the Dewey Decimal System.
- Assist patrons in using library technology, including public access computers, the online catalog, self-checkout stations, copiers, fax machines, and microfilm/microfiche readers as applicable.
- Provide reference and informational services to library patrons as required by assigned division.
- Deliver customer service and respond to patron inquiries over the telephone.
- Assist patrons in selecting and locating library materials.
- Perform clerical support duties such as typing documents, processing mail, filing, preparing reports, cataloging materials, and maintaining patron records.
- Support daily library operations and maintain an organized, welcoming environment.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or GED.
- One (1) to three (3) years of clerical experience, including experience working with the public and preferably in a library setting; or
- An equivalent combination of education and experience.