Part-Time Library Circulation Specialist

Kids for the Future; Beaufort (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Carteret County Government is seeking a Part-time Circulation Technician for the Down East Branch of the Carteret County Public Library System. If you are computer savvy with library or bookstore experience, this role may be for you.

Responsibilities include checking materials in/out, assisting patrons, handling cash/credit transactions, and supporting outreach programs. 19 hours or less per week at $16.50/hour. Posting expires 9/29/2026.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school and less than one year of experience in customer service within a library or bookstore setting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in customer service within a library or bookstore setting is desirable.
• Ability to operate library checkout, catalog, and circulation systems.

Responsibilities

• Provides public services, including library accounts and borrowing services, including checking materials out, issuing library cards, collecting fees, shelving books, assisting patrons with books, resources, public computers, card catalog, and Internet.
• Responds to routine questions relating to library collections.
• Handles cash and credit card transactions; totals cash register at end of evening shifts worked, and completes daily transaction report.
• Collaborates with agencies and other libraries to facilitate item searches, as assigned.
• Promotes library resources and programs to library customers and to the general public.
• Empties book drops and organizes returned materials.
• Maintains reserved items.
• Identifies materials in need of repair/replacement and takes appropriate action.
• Shelves library materials by transporting books and materials to the correct location, placing books and materials on the shelf in the correct order and rearranging books and straightening materials as needed.
• Generates and maintains reports as directed.
• Maintains library supplies.
• Assists with outreach programs.

Skills

Customer service

Public library systems

Cash handling

Telephone and email support

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Email

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Library catalog systems

Job description

Carteret County Government is seeking a Part-time Circulation Technician for the Down East Branch of the Carteret County Public Library System. If you are computer savvy with library or bookstore experience, this role may be for you.

Responsibilities include checking materials in/out, assisting patrons, handling cash/credit transactions, and supporting outreach programs. 19 hours or less per week at $16.50/hour. Posting expires 9/29/2026.