Shepard-Pruden Memorial Library Hiring for Part-time Library Technician at Edenton, NC Full Time

PART TIME LIBRARY TECHNICIAN POSITION

12 hours per week

Saturdays and Evenings Required

Job Description:

The Shepard-Pruden Memorial Library is seeking a community oriented, intelligent, customer-service focused, and technologically capable individual to join the library team. The library technician serves as support staff, handling a variety of duties within the library and assisting patrons. Primary duties include working at the circulation desk, participating in library projects, and contributing to team decision-making. The library technician reports to the librarian and will be trained in all aspects of the position. Specific duties are determined by the librarian and may vary depending upon the individual’s skills and aptitudes.

Application:

Please submit a Cover Letter and Resumé with three references to the County Librarian, Jared Jacavone, via mail or email. All three components of the application MUST be included for consideration. The due date for application is February 19, 2023 at 11:59 PM.

Contact information including email is located on our website.

Website: https://pettigrewlibraries.libguides.com/PRL/SPML

Address:

Shepard-Pruden Memorial Library

106 West Water Street

Edenton, NC 27932

General Responsibilities and Duties:

· A friendly, helpful attitude and use of tact and diplomacy when dealing with patrons

· Ask for input from supervisor or other staff members as appropriate; refer questions to supervisor or other staff members as appropriate.

· Serve as a team player in support of the library.

· Excellent organizational skills. Ability to shelve and locate materials.

· Basic competency to learn equipment including a fax machine, photocopier, printer, scanner, laminator and telephone system.

· Comfortable using a computer and the ability to learn online circulation system.

· Willingness to learn new software and technology.

· Work on long term projects for periods of time.

· Assist patrons with public access catalog and online resources.

· Handle security issues. Open and close library.

· Other duties assigned by the librarian, as the need arises.

Required Qualifications:

· A high school degree/GED equivalency or greater

· Familiarity with technology and computers

· Computer skills, including Microsoft office, the ability to learn the online circulation system, fax machine, photocopier, printer, scanner, and laminator.

· Willingness to learn new technology.

· Experience in customer service.

· Excellent communication skills.

· Willingness to seek answers to patron questions.

· Excellent organizational skills.

· Understand, follow and enforce policies and procedures.

Compensation:

This part-time position has a starting hourly rate of $11.16 per hour.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $11.16 per hour

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Edenton, NC 27932: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location