City of Durham ยท 6 days ago
TECHNICAL SERVICES ASSISTANT (INTERNAL POST) ASHLEY RIVER LIBRARY
City of Durham is seeking a Technical Services Assistant to perform routine library functions and general clerical work at Ashley River Library. The role involves assisting with cataloging, processing materials, and providing customer service to library patrons.
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Responsibilities
Performs final processing including applying property stamp, attaching book jackets and inserting security tags
Prepares boxed and crated materials for distribution to branch libraries
Assists with unpacking and checking newly received orders; monitors and reviews packing slips/invoices to verify correct shipment of materials
Assists in copy-cataloging new materials with bibliographic data entry
Assists with cataloging and collection development projects
Sorts incoming materials according to classification; reshelves, refiles or returns items to designated areas
Ensures previously shelved items are in correct order
Checks books in and out; registers patrons for library cards; places hold on books as requested; inspects returned materials for damage; verifies due date; computes and receives any fines
Retrieves deposited materials from book return
Keeps supervisor informed of all issues and concerns encountered
Performs general administrative/clerical work as required, including but not limited to preparing reports and correspondence, entering, and retrieving computer data, copying, and filing document, answering the telephone, etc
Attends trainings, meetings, workshops, conferences, etc., as necessary to maintain job knowledge and skills
Performs other related job duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent Customer Service Skills
Must be willing to work weekend and evening hours, as necessary
Preferred
Six (6) months library experience preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive health and dental insurance program
Generous annual and sick leave policies
Solid and secure retirement system
Comprehensive health and dental program
Wide array of supplemental insurance programs
South Carolina Retirement System
Holidays
Annual leave
Sick leave
Company
City of Durham
City of Durham focuses on development, city transportation, power distribution, and water distribution.