Part Time Library Assistant - Children's

Part Time Library Assistant - Childrens

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Indian Trail, NC

Job Type

Non-Benefited Part-Time

Job Number

611529

Department

Public Library

Division

Union West Public Library

Opening Date

08/06/2026

Closing Date

8/12/2026 11:00 PM Eastern

• Description
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General Statement

The Library Assistant, under general supervision, provides basic paraprofessional library services in an assigned service area of responsibility to support daily library operations.

Seeking an enthusiastic and creative individual to work part-time in the children's department at Union West Library in Indian Trail. The schedule for this position includes some mornings, evenings, late afternoons, and all day Saturday on a regular rotation. To do this job, you must possess strong customer engagement skills, a great sense of teamwork, and a passion for serving our youngest patrons and their caregivers. Our ideal candidates must be extremely tech savvy, possess strong interpersonal skills, and creativity. All positions in the children's department will be directly responsible for creating active and passive children's programming, interacting with patrons, and maintaining the children's collections.

Essential Functions

Meets the needs of each patron by promptly and efficiently using the librarys 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 librarys 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

Childrens Services

Successfully utilizes the customer service interview to provide accurate answers to basic questions and to assist patrons in the selection and use of library resources.

Provides basic readers advisory assistance to patrons, both adult and children, in selecting age appropriate and reading level appropriate materials using library readers advisory tools and resources.

Assists with providing age appropriate programs for ages 0-12 years in accordance with the librarys programming guidelines.

Demonstrates to patrons the effective use of library materials, databases, and the OPAC.

Conducts impromptu library orientation and tours.

Sorts, shelves, shifts and shelf reads library materials to ensure accessibility. Refers worn and damaged items to the selector for reconsideration.

Accurately records statistics.

Qualifications

Library Assistant ($17.36 - $26.04 Hourly):

Education and Experience:

Requires an Associates 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 Bachelors 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 Bachelors 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

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.

FINANCIAL PROGRAMS

DIRECT DEPOSIT

Deposit of your paycheck will be made to checking or savings accounts in a bank of your choice.

TRUIST

No Overdraft Fees

$100 Negative Balance Buffer

Online and Mobile Banking with Bill Pay

OTHER PROGRAMS

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The Employee Assistance Program is open to all employees and their dependents. It is a confidential service provided at no cost to the employees of the County. EAP provides certified counselors who administer assessment and brief therapy to employees who want help with a variety of personal and work-related issues such as stress, parenting concerns, grief, alcohol/drug use, family problems, financial concerns, and work-related problems.

AQUATIC AND FITNESS CENTER

We believe that staying healthy is more than just exercising regularly and eating well. Individual and family discount membership and monthly dues are available to full-time and benefitted part-time employees through payroll deduction.

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Do you have public library experience?

• yes
• no

02

Share with us your experience directly working with children and their caregivers.

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Are you available to work mornings, evenings and Saturdays?

• Yes
• No

04

What skills do you possess that would allow you to be a successful member of the children's team?

05

Share with us a passion of yours that would translate well into a program for children and their families.

Required Question

Employer Union County

Address 500 North Main Street, Suite 130

Monroe, North Carolina, 28112

Phone (704) 283-3818

Website http://www.unioncountync.gov