Job Description

Library Assistant

Works with Senior Librarian to ensure comprehensive and constant coverage of the children services area. Performs all duties for weekly storytimes. Reads stories to children, and supervises arts and crafts projects.

Applicants are encouraged to attach a resume and cover letter.

Essential Functions:

• Assists Library patrons at circulation desk with book returns and checkouts, payment of fines, and completing Library card application and hold request forms.
• Collects payments.
• Empties book drop and book collection areas.
• Organizes books into their Dewey number and shelves them properly.
• Maintains the order and cleanliness of Library areas and holdings.
• Opens and prepares Library common areas, computers, office equipment and other search tools.
• Logs into database statistics of patrons, reference questions and Library usage statistics.
• Answers the telephone and refers calls to appropriate section.
• Assist patrons in locating materials and information, both adults and children.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education, training and Experience Guidelines

High school diploma or equivalent. One (1) year of full-time experience working in a modern library to include direct customer service experience. OR Any equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Library Circulation or Reference experience preferred.

Knowledge of:

• Library administration, organization, and operation.
• Library reference computer.
• Dewey Decimal System in order to shelve and locate books.

Skill in:

• Using a computer and various software programs.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with organizations, schools, and the general public.
• Working with adults and children.
• Reading reports, memoranda, periodicals, journals, etc.
• Filling out forms; taking messages.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations to keep a tally of patrons entering the building, make change, and calculate fines.
• Responding to requests for information.

Licenses and Certification Requirements

Valid Class "C" Texas driver's license required. Out-of-state license holders must have a valid license and provide a three-year driving history.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, crouching, bending, vision, hearing, talking, use of foot controls.

Hiring Range: $17.49 - $21.91, hourly.

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