Job Title : Library Substitutes

Department : Library

Hiring Range : $14.32 -

These positions will be PRN 19 hours or less with an end date of 6 / 30 / 2025.

Purpose of the position :

The purpose of this position is to be responsible for assuming the duties of library personnel upon absence, performing a variety of specialized clerical and technical tasks in support of library operations.

Typical Work Schedule :

• This is a temporary part time position. Hours are not to exceed 19 hours in any given week.
• Regular, predictable attendance is essential; Must be available to work at all branches in the system during regular hours, including both evening hours and weekends.
• Minimum Education, Training and / or Experience (required at time of hire) : High school diploma or GED; some library experience preferred;

or equivalent combination of education, experience. Must be 16 years of age or older.

Essential Functions of the position :

• Assist in maintaining the availability of library materials by shelving books and other materials, reading the shelves, and organizing materials into their proper sequence.
• Assist patrons at the circulation desk using the Evergreen circulation system.
• Assist with questions and / or problems regarding books and resources and maintaining library materials and records.
• Search specialized bibliographic databases.
• Assisting patrons with public computers and providing limited reference and reader assistance in a branch or children’s library.
• Interpret the needs of patrons and either provide help, or seek help from a permanent employee or superior.
• Tact and courtesy are required in all dealings with library patrons.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities :

• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the general public.
• Knowledge of library routine and procedures.
• Skill in data entry into a computer and operating general office equipment.
• Comfortable with many forms of computer technology and a broad knowledge of popular reading.
• Ability to use standard library methods and principles in circulation and reference services.
• Ability to follow established procedures and to perform detail-oriented work.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public and library personnel.

In order to uphold internal pay parity and equity, salaries are non-negotiable for new and current Buncombe County employees.

All new employees are paid according to their years of relevant education and experience above minimum requirements for the position and employees have the opportunity to obtain pay increases via cost of living increases and promotions.

Buncombe County Government realizes the importance of a diverse professional workforce and the need to foster a responsive and innovative organizational culture, one that fully engages all of our employees, honoring and building on each employee's unique experiences, opinions, and perspective.

It is the policy of Buncombe County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected class under federal or NC State law.

In addition, Buncombe County expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination.

Applicants for employment are invited to participate in the affirmative action program by reporting their status as a protected veteran or other minority.

In extending this invitation, we advise you that : (a) workers (applicants) are under no obligation to respond but may do so in the future if they choose;

b) responses will remain confidential within the human resource department; and (c) responses will be used only for the necessary information to include in our affirmative action program.

We are a company that values diversity. We actively encourage women, minorities, veterans and disabled employees to apply.

Refusal to provide this information will have no bearing on your application and will not subject you to any adverse treatment.

Last updated : 2024-04-29