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Town of Chapel Hill

JOB
 We are looking to hire 2-3 employees as Summer Library Assistants to provide an outstanding library experience for our community during the library’s busiest season. These are part-time, seasonal positions, with candidates working 12-18 hours/week during the months of May-August 2026.Interviews for this position will be held (virtually) in April.Do you enjoy providing top-notch customer service?Do you love connecting people with great books, programs, and services?Does the idea of creating a welcoming atmosphere for our community excite you?The Town of Chapel Hill is a welcoming and safe place for everyone. When we are successful, Chapel Hill will be a place where all people thrive.Who we're looking for: You are friendly, engaging, and optimistic; working with the public is one of your favorite things.You love books and are comfortable recommending all kinds of books to all kinds of people.You are a team player who thinks quickly on your feet.You are comfortable using, troubleshooting, and assisting in the use of computing devices; including desktop, mobile, and emerging technologies.This is a temporary appointment from April 27 – August 30, 2026. The Town may choose to extend the term of employment beyond Aug 30, 2026. We are also hiring a Part-Time Seasonal Library Assistant for our Youth & Family division. (15-20 hrs/week). If you are interested in being considered for that position, please also apply to that job posting.THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION IS 3/19/2026. HOWEVER, THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.
 
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
 Provide outstanding customer service in person, on the phone, and online. Initiate contact with customers, provide helpful, friendly, knowledgeable service, take ownership of completing transactions & resolving problems, communicate effectively.Help people access and discover physical and digital library resources. This includes assisting users with eBooks. Includes sorting, shelving, shifting, shelf reading, and displaying materials.Help people navigate library systems and services. Includes resolving routine problems with equipment or technology, answering questions, making reading / viewing / listening recommendations, giving instructions, and updating database records.Complete other tasks as required.Do you supervise or not?No.What are the physical demands?The work is performed sitting, standing, walking, squatting, reaching, and bending. The employee uses equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity. May require lifting 10-15 pounds.Where and how do you work?This work is usually performed inside a busy public library and in an office setting. Requires regular weekend and evening hours.
 
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
 What are the safety considerations for this job?You may be randomly drug tested while on the job. You will be subject to the Safe Driving and Accident Policy.Here is other information you should know about the position: A valid NC driver’s license and the availability of private transportation or the ability to provide transportation between job sites is required.

Part-Time Seasonal Library Assistant – Adult Services

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Part-Time Seasonal Library Assistant – Adult Services