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Cumberland County
Library Technician POS#117000125
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What they do
A Library Assistant or Technician assists librarians with organizing materials and helping patrons. Works in a public library, school library, or specialized medical, business or law library. May assist with technology resources in the library.
$39,251 / year median in North Carolina
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Make a difference in your community by helping people discover resources, connect with information, and enjoy all that the library has to offer. As a Library Technician, you'll be at the heart of daily library operations, providing outstanding customer service, assisting with circulation activities, and ensuring every visitor has a positive experience. You'll support a vibrant community space that offers educational opportunities, engaging programs, and access to materials in a variety of formats for all ages. If you're passionate about serving others, enjoy working with people, and want to be part of a team that inspires lifelong learning, we'd love to have you join us. Provides exceptional customer service by assisting patrons with library services, materials, and resources in a courteous and professional manner Performs circulation functions, including checking library materials in and out, registering new library accounts, and updating existing patron records Explains library policies, collects fines and fees, and assists patrons with account-related questions Assists customers with author, title, and subject searches and places holds on unavailable materials Answers telephone inquiries, responds to general questions, and directs customers to the appropriate staff or department as needed Promotes library programs, services, and resources to encourage community engagement and participation Maintains library collections by processing new materials, performing light repairs, replacing damaged cases, updating call numbers, and cleaning library materials Monitors and fulfills material requests by retrieving items from library shelves, maintaining hold shelves, and ensuring timely access to library resources Maintains library inventory by processing magazines and newspapers, distributing mail, ordering supplies, and supporting collection maintenance activities, including shelf reading and weeding Creates attractive merchandising displays to highlight library collections and processes withdrawn materials for public sale in accordance with library procedures High school diploma or GED and one (1) year of public contact experience and familiarity with basic library procedures and a demonstrated knowledge of computers. Must be able to spell accurately and possess keyboarding skills. Knowledge of library policies and procedures related to library card registration, public computer use, and fee assessments Knowledge of library collections, resources, and services to effectively assist patrons Knowledge of the online public catalog and library website resources Skill in operating library equipment and technology, including photocopiers, fax machines, change machines, public computer reservation software, room reservation software, self-checkout machines, and library automation systems Skill in utilizing the online public catalog to locate materials and assist customers with information requests Ability to maintain accurate records, compile statistics, and prepare routine reports Ability to follow written and verbal instructions while maintaining attention to detail Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with customers, co-workers, and the public Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships while providing exceptional customer service Ability to adapt to changing technologies, library procedures, and customer service needs in a fast-paced environment