Library Technician II

$16.67 - $21.25 Starting salary based on qualifications and experience.

• Plan, schedule and perform programs for children of all ages or other programming.
• Work at the circulation desk checking materials in and out; answer telephones; provide assistance to patrons.
• Notify patrons of overdue books and fines; collect fees and fines.
• Register patrons for new or replacement cards.
• Promote new materials and determine when they rotate off the new shelves.
• Answer patrons’ questions regarding reference material.
• Register patrons for computer usage and assist with computer applications.
• Assist patrons in finding research materials.
• Shelve books and maintain shelves for accuracy and neatness.
• Open and/or close the library.
• Adhere to department safety rules and regulations.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Help plan, market and implement library programming.
• Collaborate with other organizations when advantageous to the library.
• Count the library’s nightly deposits.
• Recruit and coordinate volunteers.
• Submit estimates and orders for supplies as well as maintain supply inventory.
• Assist in review and selection of new materials.

• Strong computer and research skills.
• Knowledge of library operations, techniques, systems, tools, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of library collection, including books and authors.
• Knowledge of age appropriate materials.
• Knowledge of resources available for genealogical research.
• Knowledge of fines and collection process.
• Ability to operate computers, automated systems and a variety of equipment.
• Ability to interpret library rules, procedures and policies.
• Ability to use library reference materials and develop resourceful search strategies using a variety of media.
• Ability to provide guidance and direction to the general public and instruct them in locating information to meet their needs.
• Ability to provide guidance to volunteers in basic library functions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, patrons from a diverse population of people, vendors, other libraries and the general public.

Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational support functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions. Must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Must possess close visual acuity.

Graduation with a two-year degree or two years of college and some experience working in a library providing support and assistance to patrons or related experience.

Valid North Carolina Driver License.